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FOMMP - Friends of Marshall and Maricara Parks


Welcome to the website for Friends of Marshall and Maricara Parks.    These lovely parks are located in Southwest Portland.   They are mostly natural habitat ideal for hiking or enjoying a peaceful stroll.    The Friends is a group of local neighbors who work together with Portland Parks dept to help keep these parks in top natural condition.    There are occasional workparties to pull invasive species, or to plant native species.   You can also "adopt-a-plot" if you prefer to go it alone and keep a specific area clear of nasties like English Ivy and blackberries.   For more information contact: friendsom2p@gmail.com
 

Marshall Park Bridge Opening & Work Party 20-Feb-2010:   

Over two dozen neighbors and volunteers met on a glorious spring-like day to celebrate the new bridge.    We enjoyed several speakers - Emily from Portland Parks, Margot from FOMMP, and Mike D from MPNA.   Then came the official ribbon cutting.  And we all grabbed shovels and planted native species around the bridge, serenaded by Betsy on her fiddle.   Finally we all enjoyed the free hot drinks and donuts.   Thanks to all who helped put this together.   More details and more pictures at this link: swni.org/marshallparkbridge/workparty  .
 

FOMMP EVENTS:   

Saturday April 24, 2010.  Time 9:00am to Noon.   Work Party in Marshall Park.   Optionally pull Garlic Mustard from roadside with Arnold Creek Nbhd. Assoc.   And reward yourself with a volunteers lunch at Tryon Creek Nature Center from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.
NOTE- if you aren't able to make it to these events, but you still want to help in the parks, or adopt a plot, please contact Margot at friendsom2p@gmail.com
 

THE NEW FOOTBRIDGE IS COMPLETE.   1-Jan-2010

Portland Parks has finished the replacement footbridge in Marshall Park.  The old bridge has been removed and replaced by a beautiful new bridge.  They did a very nice job on this bridge, which park users will enjoy for years to come.  Here is a picture of the new bridge.  More pictures can be seen at:  http://swni.org/FOMP/Bridge

FROZEN STREAM IN MARSHALL PARK - December 2009:   

More pictures at  http://swni.org/FOMP/MarshallPark/Winter0910

 

  PORTLAND PARKS PLANS:
Maricara Park plan ....    http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?a=196330&c=47198
Marshall Park plans and pedestrian bridge site map ....    http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=47681&

 NEW NOTICE BOARD IN MARSHALL PARK - SPRING 2009:

http://swni.org/mpna/notice_board_work_party

 

WORK PARTIES:
 
Individuals who want to volunteer for invasive plant removal or other stewardship activities should contact Margot at friendsom2p@gmail.com    We will post scheduled events on the website, but there are other ongoing opportunities to volunteer in addition to scheduled events. 
We are happy to accommodate groups who want to volunteer for service and will schedule a work party to accomodate their needs if possible.
Bring gloves, water, energy, smiles.   It's OK to hate ivy!  All welcome.

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