No Ivy Day Events - Multiple Locations

Volunteer Event
Make a difference during the 20th Annual No Ivy Day!
For Doug fir trees with ivy vines spreading across their bark.

Project details
Join us for the 20th Annual No Ivy Day! No Ivy Day consists of multiple events across the greater Portland area, where Parks & Recreation works with community partners to host ivy removal events in a variety of neighborhoods. Please see individual events below and register using the specific link listed with each event. Volunteers are welcome to join us afterwards for celebrations in Forest Park at the Lower Macleay entrance or in Mount Tabor Park by the Visitor Center from 12:00-1:30! There will be lunch, activities, and raffle prizes at both celebrations. Please check back for additional events as they are finalized. 

Events

Where: Wilkes Creek Natural Area, 3655 Northeast 154th Ave., Portland 97230

When: Saturday 10/28, 10:00-1:00PM

Site coordinator: Max Samuelson, Columbia Slough Watershed Council

Contact information: max.samuelson@columbiaslough.org, 503-281-1132

Parking and public transit: Parking is available on the street and restrooms are available on site. Public transit: take the #21 bus line to NE 154th and Sandy.  Walk ¼ mile south on NE 154th and Wilkes Park will be on your right.

Age minimum: Children age 5 and up are welcome with adult supervision.

Event Description: Come join the CSWC in this region-wide event to rid our natural landscapes of the pesky invasive species English ivy. The event will take place at Wilkes Creek Natural Area and will focus on removing english ivy to improve this important natural area. Come and hang out with your neighbors and see who can pull the longest piece of ivy!

Wilkes Creek is one of the only remaining surface creeks that still flows into the Columbia Slough, making it a critical freshwater source in the watershed.  Work being done at this event will help protect the existing tree canopy and open up areas for new native plant installation for the betterment of water quality and wildlife.

Accessibility:  This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces.  All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided, but this is a rain or shine event, so please wear closed toed shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather.

Registration Link: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/no-ivy-day-wilkes-creek-natural-area-1

Where: Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd.

When: Saturday 10/28, 9-12

Site coordinators: Becky Schreiber, Friends of Hoyt Arboretum

Contact information: volunteer@hoytarboretum.org, 503-823-1649

Parking and public transit: The Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center is accessible via US-26 or W Burnside. Volunteers can park in the large or small parking lots by the Visitor Center. Volunteer parking passes will be provided for the pay-to-park lots. Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged. Public transit: Washington Park MAX Station, Red and Blue Lines

Age minimum: Ages 16 and up

Event Description: Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails with the Saturday Crew for No Ivy Day! With 189-acres and more than 6,000 trees along 12 miles of trails, volunteers are incredibly important to maintaining Hoyt Arboretum’s tree collection and trail system, and it’s a unique opportunity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual trees and plants from around the world.

Stewardship crews occur rain or shine; volunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Volunteers should plan to bring water, snacks, and any other personal items they need onsite. Training, tools, gloves, and volunteer parking passes are provided.

Registration Link: https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/saturday-crew-10-28-23/

Where: Leach Botanical Garden-Back 5 Community Habitat Restoration Project, 6704 SE 122nd Ave. Portland 97236

When: Saturday 10/28, 10-12:30

Site coordinators: Jami LeBaron, Leach Botanical Garden

Contact information: jlebaron@leachgarden.org, 503-939-9505

Parking and public transit: Parking lots are located on Clayborne Street. Trimet's Line 10 and Line 73 both service SE 122nd and Foster. From 122nd, walk south, turn left on Clayborne Street to reach the garden entrance.

Age minimum: Ages 5 and up.

Event Description: Lend a hand to remove ivy in Leach Botanical Garden's Back 5 Community Habitat Enhancement Project. The Back 5 is a habitat restoration project in progress and not currently open to the public. Help pull ivy near the riparian zones to make room for native species planting. Volunteers will be hiking and working off trail on uneven ground. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, and bring a water bottle and snacks.  Instruction, tools, gloves, water and snacks provided. There is a restroom available. The Back 5 is not currently ADA accessible.

Registration Link: www.leachgarden.org

Where: Minthorn Springs Wetlands, meeting behind the Dollar Tree at SE 37th Ave and Railroad Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222.

When: Saturday 10/28, 9-12

Site coordinators: Lauren Cary, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District

Contact information: lcary@ncprd.com, 971-313-2031

Parking and public transit: Closest parking at the Milwaukie Marketplace, 10840 SE Oak St, Milwaukie, OR 97222. Public transit: #75 and the Orange Line

Age minimum: family-friendly event.

Event Description: John NCPRD and the Wetlands Conservancy to celebrate Portland's No Ivy Day at Minthorn Springs Wetlands in Milwaukie. Volunteers will be pulling ivy from a muddy but beautiful wetland. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy waterproof boots, and bring a water bottle. Instruction, tools, water and snacks will be provided. Meet behind the Dollar Tree at SE 37th Ave and Railroad Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222.

Registration Link: https://www.handsonportland.org/opportunity/a0C8V00001zbhOrUAI/no-ivy-day-2023-minthorn-springs-wetlands-age-6-hands-on?layoutViewMode=tablet

Where: Elizabeth M. Gress Park, McNary Pkwy, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

When: Saturday 10/28, 9-12

Site coordinators: Jack Halsey, Oswego Lake Watershed Council

Contact information: jack@oswegowatershed.org, 503-754-8770

Parking: Street Parking around Cirque and Tanglewood Drive, then walk over to the park entrance off McNary Pkwy. Alternately, use Street Parking near 222 SW Greenridge Dr and take the way under McNary Pkwy to the park. See Map for details. There is a robust trail network, so you may be able to walk through Tanglewood park to the meeting location.

Age minimum: Children are welcome, if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth 16+ may attend independently with parent permission.

Event Description: Join Oswego Lake Watershed Council and Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League for a morning of ivy removal in Tanglewood Park. Tanglewood Park is a Mountain Park Homeowners Association natural area undergoing active habitat restoration. The project is a collaboration between the HOA and Oswego Lake Watershed Council, with support from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board’s Small Grant Program. This 26-acre parcel of urban forest provides wildlife habitat and includes the headwaters of Springbrook Creek.

We will be pulling invasive ivy and other invasive species. Certain plant species can outcompete and suppress native plant communities. By pulling these weeds, we create more space for native plants to thrive. We will be clearing ivy around ferns, Oregon grape, and recent tree plantings.

These activities require volunteers to be able to bend over, kneel. Volunteers will be hiking and working off trail on uneven ground. We can arrange alternate projects for those with different abilities or mobility issues.  We will be working outdoors so please dress for the weather (long pants and layers are recommended). Sturdy, closed-toed shoes are required. Bring your own water bottle and gloves if you have a pair. Hand tools, gloves, and training will be provided. Please bring any medication you may need (Asthma Inhaler, Epi-Pen, etc.) Please do not attend the event if you are sick. Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult. Unfortunately, there is no bathroom on site. Please stop by, learn about the ecology of the local watershed, and lend a hand as we enhance this unique habitat!

Registration Link: https://www.handsonportland.org/opportunity/a0C8V00001zbhOsUAI/no-ivy-day-2023-elizabeth-m-gress-park-all-ages-hands-on?layoutViewMode=tablet

Where: Pier Park, meet at park maintenance building at corner of Bruce St and N. James St. 97203

When: Saturday 10/28, 9-12

Site coordinators: Steve Davis, Friends of Pier Park

Contact information: stevepdavis49@gmail.com, 781-424-8417

Parking and public transit: From Lombard St take Bruce to N James St. Park on either. Public Transit: Bus lines 75 and 4 stop at Pier Park.

Age minimum: No minimum but children under 12 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Event Description: Join Friends of Pier Park and Portland Parks & Recreation to pulling Ivy and other invasive species such as Himalayan Blackberry. Weeding woodland garden and previous understory restoration plantings. Performing various disc golf infrastructure maintenance tasks such as spreading gravel on paths, repairing/ replacing tee benches. A porta-potty or bathroom is available.

Registration Link: https://www.handsonportland.org/opportunity/a0C8V00001zbhOvUAI/no-ivy-day-2023-pier-park-age-6-hands-on?layoutViewMode=tablet

Where: Johnson Lake, Meet at the end of NE Colfax Street, off of NE 92nd Avenue. (Park address is 5850 NE 92nd Drive - but use above location)

When: Saturday 10/28, 10-12:30

Site coordinators: Yoko Silk, Portland Parks & Recreation

Contact information: yoko.silk@portlandoregon.gov, 502-278-1341

Parking and public transit: Please park along NE Colfax Ave, making sure to not park along the painted yellow curbs (reserved for truck access). There are no bike locks on site, but you can walk your bike in to where we are working. Transit: Max Red line to 82nd Ave, then walk 1 mile to Johnson Lake North Trailhead. Bus #71 to Parkrose/Sumner TC then walk 1.2 miles to Johnson Lake North Trailhead. If you take Trimet, please account for the extra walking time to the site.

Age minimum: Family friendly event – youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Event Description: Join Portland Parks & Recreation to remove invasively growing English ivy at this unique little natural area! Johnson Lake has a fascinating history and is currently home to many native Oregon turtles and a variety of waterfowl. We will walk a short distance on the trail and will be removing ivy from a wooded area in the park. All tools and gloves will be provided. We will be working on uneven ground so please wear closed toed, sturdy shoes. Also, please dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle and snacks. There will be a standard portapotty on site.

Registration Link: register here

Where: Indian Creek Natural Area, 10368 SE Knapp St., Portland, Oregon 97266 (Google maps here)

When: Saturday, 10/28, 9-12

Site coordinators: Sima Seumalo, Johnson Creek Watershed Council

Contact information: sima@jcwc.org, 971-917-4519

Parking and public transit: Meet at: SE Knapp St, ¼ mile east of Mt. Scott Blvd. 10368 SE Knapp St, Portland, OR 97266. Street parking available. Transit: Tri-met: Bus #19 (I-205 Overpass stop) or Green line MAX (Flavel stop). Walk under the I-205 Overpass, then walk southeast 200 feet on Mt. Scott Blvd. (Flavel becomes Mt. Scott Blvd.), cross Mt. Scott Blvd. (watch for fast cars!), then east on SE Knapp for ¼ mile. Indian Creek Natural Area will be on your right. Bike/Walk the Springwater Corridor and I-205 trails: www.PortlandOregon.gov/parks/sp….

Age minimum: No minimum age requirement. However, terrain is hilly and uneven in places. Children welcome, and must be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Event Description: Join Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Portland Parks & Recreation to protect trees by clearing ivy from around them at this little Natural Area through which Indian Creek runs on its way to Johnson Creek. Instruction, tools, gloves, water, coffee/tea, snacks and on-site portable toilet provided. Wear long-sleeved shirts, thick pants and sturdy boots.

Registration Link: https://www.jcwc.org/events/no-ivy-day-indian-creek-natural-area/

Where: Marshall Park , 9200 SW 12th Dr, Portland OR 97219 (park & gather at the playgound entrance at the end of SW 12th)

When: Saturday, 10/28, 9-12

Site coordinators: Alexis Barton, Friends of Marshall Park and Maricara Natural Area

Contact information: alexis@tryoncreek.org, 530-902-7528 (please note area code is 530, not 503!)

Parking and public transit: Limited parking available. This site is not easily accessed by public transit.

Age minimum: Children ages 8 and up welcome with an attentive adult.

Event Description: Join Tryon Creek Watershed Council for a morning of ivy removal at Marshall Park, through which flows the main stem of Tryon Creek, which supports a healthy coastal cutthroat trout population. We will meet at the playground entrance at the end of SW 12th Dr. Volunteers will be working off-trail on uneven ground. Please dress in layers for the weather, wear sturdy closed-toed shoes, and bring a water bottle and snacks. Instruction, tools, gloves, and snacks are provided and there's a port-a-potty on-site. Time: 9am-12pm. Address: Meet near the playground; park near 9200 SW 12th Dr (dead-end/turnaround); your phone/maps may not take you to the dead-end of SW 12th, so be sure to look online ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you and getting some good work done in this beloved natural area!

Please note the following address instructions: Meet near the playground; park near 9200 SW 12th Dr (dead-end/turnaround). From SW Taylor's Ferry Rd, turn east/downhill onto SW Taylor's Ferry Ct, then S onto SW 12th Dr., and drive down to the dead-end/turnaround at the end of SW 12th. Some phone/maps may not take you all the way down SW 12th, so if it's your first time to Marshall Park be sure to look online ahead of time.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/3MTicefHgiJ3Pchr5

Where: Marquam Nature Park, on SW Marquam Street off of SW Sam Jackson Park Road

When: Saturday, 10/28, 9-12

Site coordinators: Annie O’Shea, Portland Parks & Recreation

Contact information: annie.oshea@portlandoregon.gov, 503-568-3135

Parking and public transit: There is a small parking lot at the Marquam Nature Park shelter – please carpool if possible as parking is limited! Transit: The #8 bus stop at SW Terwilliger and SW Jackson is the closest transit stop. From that stop, continue west on SW Sam Jackson past the Shell station. When the road bends, there is a small road called SW Marquam St that leads directly to the shelter and the parking lot.

Age minimum: Children age 6 and up are welcome with adult supervision. Youth ages 14 and up are welcome to come without an adult.

Event Description: Join Friends of Marquam and Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League for a morning of ivy removal in Marquam Nature Park. It is a short hike to the work space within Marquam from the shelter. Volunteers will be hiking and working off trail on uneven ground. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, and bring a water bottle and snacks.  Instruction, tools, gloves, water and snacks provide. There is a porta potty on site.

Registration Link: https://www.handsonportland.org/opportunity/a0C8V00001zrVEvUAM/marquam-nature-park-restoration-volunteer-event-age-6-hands-on

Where: Woods Memorial Natural Area, closest address 4430 SW Woods Pkwy, Portland 97219

When: Saturday, 10/28, 9-12

Site coordinators: Annie O’Shea, Portland Parks & Recreation

Contact information: annie.oshea@portlandoregon.gov, 503-568-3135

Parking and public transit: The closet address to the meeting site is 4430 SW Woods Pkwy, Portland 97219. Please drive past this address and park on the side of the road. Transit: The #43 bus stop at SW Taylors Ferry and 46th is a quick walk to the meeting location. Take 46th to SW Collins St and walk until the road turns. The #44 bus stop at SW Capitol and Taylors Ferry is another option – walk west on Taylors Ferry until you turn down 46th to SW Collins St and walk until the road turns.

Age minimum: Children age 6 and up are welcome with adult supervision. Youth ages 14 and up are welcome to come without an adult.

Event Description: Join Friends of Woods and Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League for a morning of ivy removal in Woods Memorial Natural Area. It is a short hike to the work space within Woods from the South Trail trailhead. Volunteers will be hiking and working off trail on uneven ground. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, and bring a water bottle and snacks.  Instruction, tools, gloves, water and snacks provide. There is a porta potty on site.

Registration Link: https://www.handsonportland.org/opportunity/a0C8V00001zrVElUAM/woods-memorial-natural-area-restoration-volunteer-event-age-6-hands-on

Where: Tryon Life Community Farm, 11640 SW Boones Ferry Rd., Portland, OR 97219

When: Saturday, 10/28, 2-5PM

Site coordinators: Melissa Szaro, Tryon Life Community Farm

Contact information: engagement@tryonfarm.org, 503-245-3847

Parking and public transit: Parking is limited - please carpool. Transit: The #38 and #39 run during rush hours right to TLCF's driveway, and the #35 gets you within a beautiful walk through the State Park.

Age minimum: Children welcome with an attentive adult.

Event Description: In honor of Portland Parks & Rec 20th Annual No Ivy Day, we are hosting a No Ivy Day Work Party at Tryon Life Community (TLC) Farm! TLC Farm is a seven-acre land project and non-profit event center, surrounded by the beautiful forest of Tryon Creek State Park. Our public Village Green includes a large yurt, outdoor kitchen, bonfire area, earthen cob buildings, stage and Portland's first public composting toilets. The majority of the land is open space, including gardens, orchards, chicken and goat areas, and food forests. Come learn more about permaculture and sustainable living, help us clear ivy from the farm land and wild areas near Tryon Creek State Park, and end the day with feeding ivy to the goats and a brief farm tour! Volunteers will be walking and working on and off trails on uneven ground. Please dress for the weather; wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes; and bring a water bottle and snacks. Instructions will be provided. We have some gloves and tools, but not enough to go around, so please bring your own if you have them. There are two composting toilets on site with a hand washing sink and drinking water available. Parking is limited – please carpool.

Registration: Please email Melissa at engagement@tryonfarm.org to RSVP.

Where: Mount Tabor Park, Mt Tabor Park Visitors Center, SE Yamhill St & SE 69th Ave, 97215

Please note: this event is full. Please volunteer at one of our other locations!

When: Saturday 10/28, 9-12

Site coordinators: Lise Gervais, Jeffrey Lee, Friends of Tabor

Contact information: weed.warriors.coord@gmail.com, 503-544-0719

Parking and public transit: Main parking lot/meeting place closest to SE Yamhill St & SE 69th Ave entrance. Public transit: Bus #15, SE Yamhill & SE 69th ; Bus # 71, SE 60th Ave & SE Salmon St.

Age minimum: Children age 6 and up are welcome with adult supervision. Youth ages 14 and up are welcome to come without an adult.

Event Description: Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Mt Tabor Park for a morning of ivy removal as part of the citywide No Ivy Day event. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, and bring a water bottle. Volunteers will be walking and working off trail on uneven ground. Instruction, tools, work gloves, water and snacks provided. There is a restroom and water bottle filling station on site. 

Registration Link: https://www.taborfriends.org/weed-warriors-registration

Where: Forest Park Holman entrance, Holman Lane, Portland 97210

Please note: this event is full. Please volunteer at one of our other locations!

When: Saturday 10/28 9-11:30

Site coordinators: Annie O’Shea, Portland Parks & Recreation

Contact information: annie.oshea@portlandoregon.gov, 503-568-3135

Parking and public transit: The best place to park is on NW Savier Street, and NW Aspen Avenue north of the Savier Street intersection. Public transit: Bus route #15: SW 5th and Morrison Southbound, ~20 minute walk to trailhead. Bus route # 77: NW Wilson & 27th, ~ 25 minute walk to trailhead.

Age minimum: Children age 6 and up are welcome with adult supervision. Youth ages 14 and up are welcome to come without an adult.

Event Description: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League for a morning of ivy removal in Forest Park. This is where it all started 20 years ago. Come learn more about Forest Park, the largest park within city limits in the US, which is over 5,000 acres. Volunteers will be hiking in about ½ mile to our ivy removal worksite. Volunteers will be hiking and working off trail on uneven ground. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, and bring a water bottle and snacks.  Instruction, tools, gloves, water and snacks provide. There is a porta potty on site.

Registration Link: https://www.handsonportland.org/opportunity/a0C8V00001zbhOqUAI/no-ivy-day-2023-forest-park-age-6-hands-on?layoutViewMode=tablet

Questions about a specific NID event? Please contact the person associated with the event. 

General questions about No Ivy Day? Contact Annie O'Shea at annie.oshea@portlandoregon.gov or 503-568-3135.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland's natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

  • Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.  
  • In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 
  • Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family!  
  • While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups

Contact

Annie O'Shea

Interim West Side Stewardship Coordinator