Events
You can help by volunteering your time to Clean Forest Project at any of our Community Clean Up Events. For more information about any of the upcoming events, please send us an email. Clean Forest Project provides gloves, trash bags, food and beverages at all our clean ups. Events start at 9 a.m and end at 12:00, unless otherwise indicated. MARK YOUR CALENDAR......
2010
January 29th- ClubNorthwest’s Green Fair. We’ll have the Education Booth there and will be raffling off Green Prizes and getting memberships.
March 20th- Lincoln County Cleanup- Cleanup at a shooting pit in Lincoln County. Boys and Girl Scout troops will be helping out as well. Come out and lend a hand.
April 3rd- Restoration Project in Josephine County. We'll be pulling Star Thistle at Josephine Campgound. There is also some trash that needs to be cleaned up.
April 10th - (rescheduled from March 6th) Anderson Butte Cleanup- Jackson County cleanup on BLM land.
Directions:
I-5 to Barnett Rd. going west to S. Pacific Hwy going south 1.2 miles. Right on S. Stage Rd. 3.5 miles. Left on Griffin Creek Rd. 2.2 miles. Stay to the left at the "Y". Go 4.6 miles to large pull-out on the left. (Griffin Creek Rd. turns into Anderson Butte Rd.). Watch for Clean Forest Project signs!
April 16th thru 18th- Trail Skills College event at Cascade Lock in Portland. Click here for more info.
April 24th- Rogue Valley Earth Day in Ashland. We’ll have the Education Booth there and will be raffling off Green Prizes and getting memberships.
May 15th- Monte Carlo Gala. 7 pm to 11 pm at the Lodge At Riverside (formerly Riverside Convention Center). Come out to a black-tie fundraiser! Enjoy an evening full of fun, featuring professional style Poker, Black Jack, Roulette, and Craps tables! Gamble for "Funny Money" to win cool raffle prizes and sign up to bid on amazing silent auction items. Live music by "The Mixers Band", no-host bar, and an evening out on the town..does it get any better? Early-bird ticket prices: $35 per person, $60 per couple.
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June 5th- National Trails Day. We’ll be heading a crew to maintain a local trail. Trail Location to be announced the week of February 15th. More details to follow!
August- Volunteer Vacation. We’ll be working in conjunction with the American Hiking Society to facilitate a “working vacation” for a group from another state to work on a local trail project. More details to follow!
September 25th- National Public Lands Day. Last year we and about 80 others joined the BLM at Lake Selmac to clean up the site, pull weeds, plant native species and repair trails. While the site this year has yet to be determined, it’s guaranteed to be a fun opportunity to improve a local recreation area.
October 30th- Our 2nd Annual Pick, Pull & Scream cemetery clean-up. We haven’t picked a site yet, but this will be another great opportunity to clean up a local landmark!
Programs
Clean Up Program- This program sees community members involved in helping to clean up illegal dumpsites on public lands. Metals are recycled. Lands are left in a natural state.
Restoration Program- This program focuses on the removal of invasive plants and the planting of native plants. This Restoration program follows the removal of invasives, and/or the clean up program, and involves the planting of native plants where possible in areas where plants have been destroyed either by illegal dumping or invasives.
Trail Work Program- The maintaining of local trails. Trash removal, weed control and repair of washed out trails are performed.
Education Program- Visiting local grade schools and talking to children about the importance of environmental stewardship. This program shows the effects that dumping can have on the environment, wildlife, and our drinking water. Mascots Brady Bear and The Litter Bug make an appearance and a story booklet with Brady Bear and The Litter Bug are handed out.
Anti-Dumping and Monitoring Measures- After cleaning up a dumpsite, Clean Forest Projects implements anti-dumping measures such as signage and monitoring of the site. This helps to curb re-dumping.
Youth Summer Programs- Developed to engage teens and youth to care for the public lands. The Summer Programs will involve youth in projects such as clean up of illegal dumpsites, trail work and restoration work.
Pick, Pull and Scream- This is our annual cemetary trash clean up and noxious weed pull. The event takes place on or near Halloween at various cemetary's. To host a Pick, Pull and Scream event in your area, please contact our Community Organizer.