Friends of Springbrook Park

08/01/2026

One native Oregon berry bush outcompetes Himalayan blackberry without any spray. Here's what it is and how to get it established correctly.

07/26/2026

July 2026. 🌝

07/05/2026

July 5th 2026- Come for a stroll and enjoy the quiet, calm beauty!

06/21/2026

The secret life of fallen trees.

06/16/2026

Strolling through the Park, you may find wonderfully decorated rocks-thank you to all the artists 🧑‍🎨 -such a joy to discover them! 

06/12/2026

Did you know that Springbrook Park features 52 acres of forested area in Lake Oswego's Uplands neighborhood and has two miles of soft-surface and gravel trails upgraded to Oregon State Parks standards? The trails meander beneath a dense canopy of trees this time of year and wind between many types of flora & fauna. The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation and the nonprofit Friends of Springbrook Park host year-round habitat restoration and "trail days" work parties.
Saturday June 6, 2026 The Friends hosted wonderful volunteers who wheelbarrowed and spread gravel to improve and maintain trails- thank you to all who helped!

06/05/2026

Native pollinator magnets-June flowers in the park including:
Thimbleberry-Fringe Cup-Herb Robert-Geum Large Leaved Avens-Snowberry and Inside Out Flowers.

06/04/2026

From our friends at Forest Park Conservancy. 🦉

Owl alert! We recently had a barred owl dive at an independent volunteer in Marquam Nature Park, so it's a good time to remind folks about owl safety tips. We share our parks with all sorts of wildlife, so it's important to be mindful of our animal neighbors!

To keep yourself safe, keep your ears open. Owls will often give hikers a warning before they strike, so if you hear a lot of hooting nearby, you may want to leave the area. It's a good rule of thumb to listen carefully when on the trails, so perhaps keep your headphones off while you're on your hike. Additionally, head coverings like hats or helmets can offer some protection.

That being said, typically, owls will be perfectly content to leave you alone if you give them space; owl attacks are pretty rare after all. However, they might feel threatened if you're in their territory, so respect their space!

05/23/2026

Early May in the park.

04/22/2026

What wonderful, wet preschool walks we enjoyed! Thank you to all adults attending for sharing your enthusiasm, knowledge and love for the park with our little environmentalists! 🌝