[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] SOLVE supports historic cemeteries spring cleanup events

[GILL Kuri * OPRD]

SOLVE supports historic cemeteries spring cleanup events

SOLVE and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) are partnering up again to support Oregon Historic Cemetery Cleanup days.
If you support a historic cemetery or know folks who do, there is help for your cleanup day! If you are hosting a cleanup day April 11 - May 27, 2025, or would like to, you are encouraged to register your activity for the event by contacting Estrella Valdez at estrella at solveoregon.org<mailto:estrella at solveoregon.org> or 971-346-2708.

Sign up now to start promoting your event. And check out the Oregon Heritage Exchange<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/> article to see the benefits of the partnership!

SOLVE offers several resources to cemeteries that are registered for the event:

  *   Free supplies like litter bags, gloves, safety vests and first aid kits.
  *   Volunteer recruitment tools including event flyer templates, online registration, and promotion.
  *   Liability coverage and waivers.
  *   Funding options for tools, plants, and disposal costs.
  *   Advice on native plant species to plant for lower maintenance.
  *   Project planning assistance.

In addition, OCHC and SOLVE will offer two free webinar workshop on how to work with SOLVE and host a successful clean-up.

  *   February 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., register<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocu6vrzsvHtYyaTsbTLZRYBjKmcYIdaZZ> for access information.

OCHC has many online resources including the How to Organize a Cemetery Clean Up Day<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB13_how_to_organize_cleanup_day.pdf> Oregon Heritage Bulletin. For general cleanup day information visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>.

OCHC was established in 1999; its seven members coordinate the restoration and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide and advocate for the importance of preserving Oregon's historic burial sites.

SOLVE is a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission "to bring Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship." Visit solveoregon.org<file:///C:/Users/krisc/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/OXWL29RQ/solveoregon.org> for more information.

Visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org> or contact Kuri Gill<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oprd.oregon.gov> 503-383-6787 for additional information.


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Kuri Gill (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Heritage Grants & Outreach Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries
Desk:  (503)986-0685 cell: (503)383-6787
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

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