Cleanup at Bird Alliance of Oregon’s NE 82nd Ave Property

Join SOLVE and the Bird Alliance of Oregon to help clean up the piece of land that will one day become the new Wildlife Care Center! The event kicks off at 9am with a quick welcome, tool distribution, and a safety speech.

About the Site: In early 2025, the Bird Alliance of Oregon acquired a new property on NE 82nd Avenue, which will be the home for the new Wildlife Care Center, a nature park, an outdoor classroom, community solar array, and native habitat for wildlife. The 12.5-acre property is already visited by lots of local wildlife including Lazuli Buntings, Savanna Sparrows, Western Bluebirds, and Western Meadowlarks. The site, like many other undeveloped urban plots, is a former landfill, used as a rock quarry and later filled with rubble from the construction of I-205. Bird Alliance of Oregon has advocated for decades on policies to remediate brownfield sites like this one and put them back to productive use. Now, the organization will be part of the solution by turning this open space into a destination that truly benefits the community, the local environment, and the region’s wildlife. The habitat restoration work is funded by grants from the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) and Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD). For more information about the site, visit: https://birdallianceoregon.org/blog/bird-alliance-of-oregon-purchases-12-5-acres-in-ne-portland/

To help keep everyone safe, all volunteers must wear closed‑toed shoes with sturdy soles. Soft‑material shoes (like fabric or mesh) aren’t suitable for this event. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to allow participation if proper footwear isn’t worn.

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: We will be meeting in the parking lot of the Dharma Rain Zen Center. Look for the SOLVE vehicle/table!

Address: 8498 NE Siskiyou St Portland, 97220 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What's Provided: Bags, grabbers, gloves, and hi-vis vests.

Restrooms: While there are no restrooms available at the center, there are at Glenhaven Park or nearby businesses.

Parking: Parking is very limited at the center, so please park on NE Siskiyou or at Glenhaven Park.

Transit: Bus #24 and #72, and the MAX Red Line.

Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: Required 18 and Over