Sustaining Oregon's legacy by Volunteering
This website is a work independent of official affiliation of the organization SOLVE itself created by Connor G. Photos and videos all taken at events.
a young volunteer at a restoration event (left); a newly planted seedling at a restoration site (right).
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SOLVE was founded fifty years ago with the intention 'to bring Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship' (https://www.solveoregon.org/our-story).
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My Background
My name is Connor and I'm student at Portland State University. This website has been created for a project in a senior class. I have some background in freelance photography, so this work is a way of getting involved in my community and creating positive change.
Video COntent
I had worked with the organization SOLVE before on forest restorations, but I wanted to be involved on a different level, a level which encourages growth of volunteers to get involved in this interconnected information age. When I had contacted the organization, I was asked if I had a background in videography or animation. I don't have a strong background in videography, but I do have experience with photography, so I figured why not give it a shot. This video content is the result of my efforts.
Burnt Bridge Creek Forest restoration
Woodmont Park Ivy Removal
Lichens and mosses at Woodmont Park, a restoration site in Lake Oswego, OR.
Restoration site of woodland park which was once overgrown with ivy.
Graphic design for the organization advertisement
In addition to video and photography content, I wanted to get artists from the community involved in the organization advertising process. I didn't succeed in this task so far, but I did try to produce results myself nonetheless. If anyone wants to get involved in creating content for community future events about illustration and graphic design for SOLVE, contact: [email protected]. I would still love to have more people be involved in this great organization for hope of saving the ecosystem and protecting what we love.