Earth Month In Salem: Volunteer Events Invite Community Action (Photo) - 04/09/26

Portland, Ore., April 8, 2026 – Earth Month is in full swing, and SOLVE is bringing people together across Salem for hands-on volunteer events throughout April. From park beautification and invasive species removal to restoration projects rooted in local history, these events offer meaningful ways for community members to care for shared spaces.

As part of SOLVE’s Earth Month celebrations, more than 200 volunteer projects are taking place across Oregon and Southwest Washington throughout April. In Salem, volunteers can help prepare a neighborhood park for its 100th anniversary, restore historic spaces, and remove invasive species in some of the city’s most beloved natural areas.

Featured Earth Month Events in Salem

Earth Month with SOLVE: Englewood Park
WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 10 am – 12 pm
WHERE: Englewood Park, Salem
Celebrate a century of community at Englewood Park while helping prepare the neighborhood park for its 100th anniversary. Volunteers will assist with litter removal, invasive plant removal, spreading woodchips, and painting to keep the park welcoming and beautiful.
Link to register

Fircrest Park Earth Day Celebration
WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 9 am – 12 pm
WHERE: Fircrest Park, Salem
Join neighbors to remove invasive ivy, plant native pollinators, and support general park beautification during this community Earth Day event.
Link to register

Pioneer Cemetery Work Party
WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 9 am – 12 pm
WHERE: Pioneer Cemetery, Salem
Work alongside knowledgeable volunteers while helping maintain this historic cemetery. Participants will learn about the site’s history while supporting ongoing restoration and maintenance efforts.
Link to register

No-Ivy League at Minto-Brown Island Park
WHEN: Sunday, April 19, 9 am – 11 am
WHERE: Minto-Brown Island Park, Salem
Help combat invasive ivy growth along trees in one of Salem’s most popular natural areas. Volunteers will work together to remove ivy and support the health of the park’s urban forest.
Link to register

How to Get Involved

• Volunteer: Browse the event calendar for more events and register yourself or a group at volunteer.solve.org/oregon-spring
• Encourage participation: Invite schools, workplaces, and community groups to take part in Earth Month action
• Spread the Word: Share local events with friends, neighbors, and your community

The Oregon Spring Cleanup 2026 is made possible through the partnership with Portland General Electric and generous support of Clean Water Services, Fred Meyer, Metro, Oregon State Park & Recreation, The Standard, AAA Oregon/Idaho, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, KOIN6, LAM Research, Lithia & Driveway, National Parks Recreation & Parks Association, and PepsiCo.

For more information or to register, visit solve.org/oregon-spring

About SOLVE 

SOLVE brings communities together to take care of our environment and enhance our waterways. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots initiative to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon, and SW Washington, to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, while empowering a community of environmental stewards for our state. Visit solve.org for more information or follow SOLVEPNW on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn.