Sandy River Delta Stop the Scotch broom!

The invasive plant Scotch broom is a growing problem at the Sandy River Delta. It takes, space, nutrients and water needed by native plants and trees. Scotch broom was initially brought to the Northwest to stabilize shorelines, so it thrives in the sandy soils of the Delta. We will use mechanical means to remove select patches of Scotch broom using a special tool called a Weed Wrench. It easily wrenches out the plant and roots, while not wrenching our backs! Other volunteers might work ahead of the weed wrench, topping off taller Scotch broom plants to make full removal easier. Then, we will pile up the Scotch broom to let it dry up and die. Over time, these areas will be replanted with native plants and trees.

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: Please follow the Solve event signs to the free parking area. We will meet there and walk to the worksite.

Address: Thousand Acres Road , Troutdale, OR 97060 | 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: Weed wrenches, shovels, loppers, pruners, and gloves.

Restrooms: Two pit toilets near the paved, public parking area.

Parking: The Sandy River Delta will provide a free parking area accessed by gates within the park. Please look for the signs to know where to go.

Transit: Not available nearby

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: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up

Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.