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.
After the work party, join us to celebrate! There will be an after party at Marquam Nature Park and Mount Tabor Park from 12-1:30 including lunch and raffle prizes. For more information about celebrations, please contact Monica Hescheles monica.hescheles@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-8367.
Registration is required through Hoyt Arboretum
Link.
Meeting location: 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, 97221
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
This event is suitable for youth 16 and up.
Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site.
Questions? Contact Becky Schreiber at volunteer@hoytarboretum.org or (503) 823-1649
Getting Ready for the Event:
Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.
- Registration is required for all stewardship events.
- All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided
- 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!
- 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.