January 8, 2026 2:50 a.m. 

Umpqua Watersheds, the City of Roseburg Parks and Recreation Department, and Thrive Umpqua will hold their annual river restoration/cleanup and invasive species removal event as part of the Martin Luther King Junior Day of Service, on Monday, January 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Participants will be removing invasive species and cleaning up trash at Charles Gardiner Park, removing trash at Stewart Park including the duck pond area, planting native plants. putting up informational signs at Eastwood Park and more. Volunteers will receive trash bags, supplies, tools and instructions regarding where they can help. Snacks will be available. Those helping should bring food, water, and weather- appropriate clothing.

This year’s event will again be part of Thrive Umpqua’s Community Well-Being Challenge.

For more information, call Umpqua Watersheds at 240-687-9196 or email them at: uw@umpquawatersheds.org