SOLVE planning cleanup of Oregon's historic cemeteries in 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The environmental organization SOLVE is offering resources for historic Oregon cemeteries looking to beautify their grounds in 2025.

SOLVE and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries are organizing volunteer cleanups for the 2025 Oregon Historic Cemetery Cleanup event. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Historic Cemeteries Coordinator Kuri Gill is encouraging cemetery caretakers to sign up for the events.

“Oregon’s historic cemeteries are sites of great cultural value,” Gill said.