No Ivy Day Event

Continuing on with the legacy of the No Ivy League's mission to restore the native habitat of Forest Park and other natural areas with efforts in removing invasively growing plants, youth development programs, environmental education, and community participation, each year Portland Parks & Recreation supports one day of unified ivy removal. 

No Ivy Day

An annual citywide event centered around the removal of English Ivy at various natural areas

No Ivy Day 2026 

• No Ivy Day 2026 will be on October 24th
• Registration will open in the fall  

Frequently Asked Questions

 What is the purpose of the No Ivy Day event?

• Demonstrate what we can do to save our native ecosystem and stop ivy from spreading
• Continue public education and outreach about the ivy problem
• Reduce the amount of mature ivy capable of producing seed
• Show the impacts volunteers can make in ivy removal efforts!

How can I be involved?

• Recruit your friends, family, and other volunteers; organize your own work party group
• Inform the public of English ivy's impact on the environment

Do I need experience in ivy removal to volunteer?

Absolutely not! No Ivy Day is a great way to get some great hands-on experience and learn successful ivy removal techniques with fellow ivy foes!

What should I bring to the event?

• Grubby, washable clothing
• Long pants
• Long-sleeved shirt
• Sturdy shoes or boots
• Rain gear
• Water bottle
• Backpack/bag for your personal gear

What about transportation and parking?

We urge you to bike, bus, or carpool to your site as parking may be limited. TriMet options and parking options will be included in the descriptions for each site.

Will there be bathrooms?

Plan no access to public restrooms at your work site. Be sure to "go before you go!" Restrooms will be available at most sites.

What about First Aid?

There will be at least one cell phone per site along with basic First Aid supplies. 

What if I didn't RSVP?

Registration is required beforehand. Registration will open in fall of 2026. If you have any questions before then or are interested in participating as a group, email Monica.Walker@portlandoregon.gov. 

No Ivy Day Historic Results

2025

• Cancelled due to weather

2024

• 21 Sites
• 382 Volunteers
• 1,200 volunteer hours
• Removed 40,971 sq ft invasively growing plants
• Saved 25 trees from ivy

2021

• 11 sites
• 185 volunteers
• Removed more than 36,000 sq feet or .8 acres of ground ivy
• Saved 25 trees from ivy

2020

• 213 volunteers
• 14 sites
• 52 trees cleared of English ivy
• 46,000 square feet (1 acre) of ground ivy cleared
• Planted 203 native plants
• Brushed 106 linear feet of trail

2019

• 325 volunteers at 19 sites
• 172 trees cleared of English ivy
• 2 acres of ground ivy cleared
• Planted 500 native plants

2018

• 460 volunteers at 17 sites
• 1,395 volunteer hours
• 200 trees cleared of English ivy
• 83,000 square feet (1.9 acres) of ground ivy cleared
• 3,000 square feet of other invasive plants cleared
• Planted 375 native plants
• Mulched 100 plants

2017

• 410 volunteers at 23 sites
• 1,200 volunteer hours
• 31,000 square feet (0.7 acres) of ivy cleared

2016

• 350 volunteers at 18 sites
• 1,050 volunteer hours
• 130 trees cleared of English ivy
• 80,000 square feet (about 2 acres) of ground ivy cleared

2015

• 290 volunteers at 20 sites
• 870 volunteer hours
• 150 trees were cleared of English ivy
• 130,000 square feet (3 acres) of ground ivy cleared

2014

• 300 volunteers at 19 sites
• 900  volunteer hours
• 20 trees were cleared of English ivy
• 74,000 square feet of ground ivy cleared
• 390 trees and shrubs planted

2013

• 115 volunteers at 13 sites
• 345 volunteer hours
• 165 trees were cleared of English ivy
• 48,000 square feet of ground ivy cleared

2012

• 162 volunteers at 17 sites
• 648 volunteer hours
• 374 trees were cleared of English ivy
• 31,575 square feet of ground ivy cleared

2011

• 279 volunteers at 15 sites
• 1,096 volunteer hours
• 242 trees were cleared of English ivy
• 150,000 square feet of ground ivy cleared
• 10 linear feet of fence was mended, bags of garbage were removed from multiple sites, and invasive trees were trimmed in advance of removal