Stewardship of Natural Amenities Committee (SNAC)
The goal of the Stewardship of Natural Amenities Committee (SNAC) is to enable SMILE to effectively address issues and opportunities involving natural amenities within and adjacent to our neighborhood to inspire continued stewardship of our neighborhood green spaces.
We do this in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood by……
Identifying sites to steward and maintain.
Harnessing volunteer efforts.
Integrating community building opportunities when possible.
Creating learning landscapes and educational opportunities for all.
Engaging our site partners to keep the stewardship momentum moving forward.
Sellwood-Moreland has an abundance of natural resources and opportunities to enjoy nature. Over the years several formal and informal ad-hoc SMILE committees have formed to preserve and enhance these amenities, including Friends of Oaks Bottom, the Springwater Corridor Committee, the Golf Junction Park Committee, the Crystal Springs Collaborative, and the Tree Inventory Committee. Interest has waxed and waned over time and some of the groups have become dormant. SNAC strives to attract a dedicated group of neighborhood residents who pay attention to the topics that inspired these committees in the first place, and to address new issues and opportunities as they arise.
GET INVOLVED – LEARN MORE
Subscribe to SNAC Mailing List. You will receive information on upcoming neighborhood happenings, SNAC meetings, working group activities and other volunteer opportunities.
Attend a SNAC Committee meeting. SNAC meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 6pm at the SMILE Station.
Volunteer for a Stewardship Saturday on the 4th Saturday of the month. Check the SMILE calendar for location.
Contact the SNAC Committee Chair.
SNAC PROJECTS
The Sellwood Gap Project (Springwater Meadows) – A community-driven project to improve wildlife habitat along the Springwater Corridor Trail.
Oaks Bottom Overlook Project – Meet your new pocket park and Backyard Habitat Demonstration Project!
USEFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES
Landscaping and Gardening
- Backyard Habitat
- Friends of Trees
- Gardening articles from METRO
- Naturescaping information and classes
- Get your gardening questions answered by OSU Extension Service
- Plant list
Community Advocates
- Parks, classes and more at Portland Parks & Recreation
- Street trees, heritage trees, permits, etc.
- Oaks Bottom
- Everything recycling