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

Portland, Ore., April 8, 2026 – Earth Month is bringing volunteers together across communities surrounding Portland for hands-on cleanup and restoration projects throughout April. From nature park restoration and community cleanups to recycling-focused events and native planting projects, these opportunities offer meaningful ways to care for shared spaces across the region.

As part of SOLVE’s Earth Month celebrations, more than 200 volunteer projects are taking place across Oregon and Southwest Washington throughout April. In the Greater Portland area, volunteers can support neighborhood beautification, habitat restoration, and recycling efforts in communities including Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Troutdale, Scappoose, and beyond.

Featured Earth Month Events in Greater Portland

Sherwood Trashpalooza Earth Day Celebration
WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 10 am – 12 pm
WHERE: Cannery Square, Sherwood
Celebrate Earth Day with a community-wide cleanup followed by contests for the strangest and largest trash finds, prizes, a raffle, and festivities. Cleanup teams will head to designated areas around Sherwood before returning to Cannery Square to celebrate their impact. Link to register

Burnside Nature Park Restoration
WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 10 am – 12 pm
WHERE: Burnside Nature Park, West Linn
Help restore a local nature park by removing English ivy and other invasive species. Volunteers will support native trees and plants while improving habitat and access to this community green space.
Link to register

Forest Grove Community Cleanup & Recycling Event
WHEN: Tuesday, April 14, 1 pm – 3 pm
WHERE: Forest Grove Redemption Center area, Forest Grove
Join SOLVE and the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative for a litter cleanup focused on removing trash and recycling beverage containers. Volunteers can also learn about BottleDrop Give and support SOLVE through collected cans and bottles. Link to register

Earth Month in Action: Intel’s Orenco Station Cleanup
WHEN: Thursday, April 16, 9 am – 11 am
WHERE: Orenco Station, Hillsboro
Join SOLVE and Intel for a morning of community action removing litter from neighborhood streets and shared spaces. Volunteers will gather for coffee and light snacks before heading out to make a local impact. Link to register

Spring Cleanup @ Clackamas Cemetery for Earth Day
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 9 am – 12 pm
WHERE: Clackamas Cemetery, Clackamas
Help with spring cleanup efforts at Clackamas Cemetery, including litter removal and general beautification to prepare the space for the season. Link to register

Scappoose Earth Day Cleanup
WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 7:30 am – 9 am
WHERE: Heritage Park, Scappoose
Start the morning with a light breakfast before heading out to assist with native planting and litter removal. Volunteers will reconvene at Heritage Park following the cleanup for the annual Earth Day celebration. Link to register

City of Troutdale Earth Day
WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 9 am – 1 pm
WHERE: Columbia Park/Forest, Troutdale
Join a community effort to remove invasive weeds and plant native species that support wildlife and healthy ecosystems. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. 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.