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06/03/2026

June is here, and our volunteer calendar is heating up 🥵

From litter cleanups to habitat restoration to free brews for your hard work, we got it all!

Check out the June calendar, find an event near you, and make an impact today ✨🫡

06/02/2026

🌿 Cleanup + nature walk = the perfect Saturday morning.

Join SOLVE and Oregon Master Naturalist Rebecca Lexa, Naturalist this Saturday, June 6, at Lower Macleay Trail for a cleanup with a twist. We'll start by removing litter from this beloved natural area, then head out on a guided nature walk to discover the plants, birds, and wildlife that call Portland home.

🦉🌱 Come help care for Portland's backyard and see it through a naturalist's eyes.

Sign up here: https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL00004ApCJQ2A3/lower-macleay-trail-litter-cleanup-nature-walk

06/02/2026

☀️ Summer with SOLVE is here!

From cleanups and recycling events to nature walks and river restoration projects, there’s no shortage of ways to get outside and make a difference this season.

Join us in caring for the parks, beaches, waterways, and neighborhoods we all enjoy during the summer months. Explore what's ahead and be part of the impact all season long.

Get involved 👉 solve.org/seasons

05/28/2026

Throwback to this incredible (and ongoing) restoration of the walking path along the Vista Bridge!

The has been working hard to remove invasives and plant natives all in the name of creating a safe, beautiful and sustainable walking path!
✨🌱💚

05/27/2026

Meet Eco the Otter 🦦💚

On , we’re excited to officially introduce SOLVE’s new mascot!

What started as a community call turned into 70+ creative mascot submissions inspired by the Pacific Northwest, healthy waterways, and community action. Today, we’re sharing the story behind Eco, why we chose an otter, and what this new character represents for SOLVE moving forward.

Read the full story here:
👉 https://www.solve.org/post/new-mascot

And if you spot an otter in the wild sometime soon, we hope you’ll think of us. 🌊

On World Otter Day, we're excited to introduce a new face for environmental stewardship, community action, and healthy waterways: Eco the Otter.

05/23/2026

Today, it's an overlooked piece of land.

Tomorrow, it will be home to a Wildlife Care Center, native habitat, outdoor learning spaces, and a welcoming community gathering place.

Join SOLVE and Bird Alliance of Oregon for a cleanup event that marks the beginning of an exciting transformation. Together, we'll help prepare this future wildlife haven for the next chapter.

🦋🐦🌱 Be part of the story from day one:
https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL000047iMgJ2AU/cleanup-at-bird-alliance-of-oregons-ne-82nd-ave-property

05/22/2026

Pickles baseball + community impact = the perfect summer combo, don't you think? ⚾️💚

We’re excited to team up with Portland Pickles Baseball this season as a proud partner of their Small Business Alliance!

From cleaning up around Walker Stadium to building a stronger, cleaner community together, we love partnering with organizations that care about making a positive local impact both on and off the field. 💚

And because the Pickles are awesome, SOLVE supporters can get 10% off tickets this season with code:
🎟️ Solve-SBA2026

Grab your tickets, cheer on the Pickles, and support local community partnerships all summer long.

Who’s making it out to a game this season? ⚾️

05/21/2026

05/08/2026

The 2026 Waterway Cleanup Series is off to a strong start! 🌊

This week, 22 volunteers kicked off the season at Meldrum Bar Park and Dahl Beach, removing more than 250 lbs of litter from our local waterways. It was the usual suspects of plastic packaging and cigarette butts, but we also found 2 tires, a shopping cart, and a pair of boots. 🛒👢

This annual series in partnership with Clackamas County, Oregon Water Environment Service runs May through September, bringing communities together to protect Oregon’s rivers, streams, and natural spaces all summer long.

We’re just getting started. Get involved, we'd love to see you at the next cleanup! 💪
🔗 solve.org/waterway-series

05/06/2026

April showers bring May flowers…and luckily, they also bring out some pretty amazing volunteers 🌦️🌼

This May, join SOLVE for cleanups, restoration projects, and community-led events all month long!

Together, let’s make this month bloom with positive impact ✨🌷