So, in order to be a "proper Portlander", Ethan and I have been doing volunteer work for an organization called SOLV, which participates and organizes clean up efforts across the state. We have done everything from pulling ivy off of the side of Mt. Talbert (in Oregon, ivy is an invasive species) to picking up trash and litter along the side of the Springwater Trail. This is a great organization, and a great way to pitch in... but also a great teaching tool for me with Ethan to show him that it is important to do volunteer work - "just because".
Some of the other things that SOLV does is participate in classroom education programs for K-12 schools, they also organize the "Great Beach Clean-Up" twice a year all along the Oregon Coast. One of the other really cool things is that REI will sponsor some of the events in conjunction with SOLV and you get cool water bottles, shirts, and other fun stuff - like lunch. :) It's nice to be around others - that range in age from 7 to 70 (really, my partner two weeks ago was 72!).
We are looking forward to our next event, tomorrow, at Atkinson Park in Oregon City, and then again next weekend at the South Waterfront. Sadly, we are not able to make it all the way out to the coast for the fall beach clean up due to Todd's work schedule, but I felt that we should participate in something that weekend!
Eventually, I hope to get Xavier involved as well, and I have looked into volunteering in their offices - at least until I get a job! Eventually.... hopefully....
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