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Volunteer Day with Hands On Greater Portland

Restoring Forest Park: Our Team’s Volunteer Day with Hands On Greater Portland

Today, our team stepped out of crawlspaces and into the heart of nature as we joined Hands On Greater Portland for a Forest Park restoration volunteer event. Forest Park is one of Portland’s most iconic natural spaces, and getting the chance to support its long-term health was something we were proud to be part of.

Digging In for a Healthier Forest

Equipped with gloves, shovels, and plenty of energy, our crew spent the morning planting native plants throughout restoration zones in Forest Park. These native species play a critical role in the park’s ecosystem by:

  • Supporting habitat for local wildlife

  • Improving soil stability

  • Helping reduce invasive species spread

  • Preserving the natural beauty and diversity of Forest Park

Every plant we put into the ground today was a small but meaningful investment in the future of one of the largest urban forests in the country.

Why Giving Back Matters to Us

At our core, we’re dedicated to protecting homes — but we also care deeply about protecting the environment around them. Volunteering in Forest Park was a refreshing reminder of how interconnected our work is with the natural world. The cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant our community spaces are, the better it is for everyone who calls the PNW home.

If you’d like to learn more about how we protect homes and improve indoor environments, check out our services:

Shoutout to Hands On Greater Portland

A huge thank-you to Hands On Greater Portland for organizing today’s event and connecting volunteers with meaningful conservation opportunities. Their efforts make it easy for people and teams like ours to get involved where it matters most.
Learn more or sign up for future volunteer days at their page Hands On Greater Portland.

For more info about ongoing restoration efforts in the Portland area, visit Forest Park’s page!

Looking Ahead

Today’s experience left our team inspired and excited for the next chance to serve our community — both indoors and outdoors. We’re committed to continuing volunteer work that supports the people, homes, and natural spaces that make the Pacific Northwest such a special place.

Ethan - Shops Relations Officer Katie - Director of Field Relations Yancey - Director of Outreach All posing after completing 4 hours of volunteer work for Hands on Greater Portland.
Katie our Director of Field Relations grabbing a tree to plant from Yancey our Director of Outreach.
A photo of Ethan our Shops Relations Officer holding a salamander we found while doing volunteer work
Ethan our Shops Relations Officer holding a plant between trees.
Yancey our Director of Outreach holding a worm.
Trees our team planted.