Join Leach Botanical Garden and Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a rewarding day of habitat restoration in the Back 5 Community Habitat Enhancement Project area at Leach Botanical Gaden! We’ll be focusing on removing invasive English ivy from this special natural space, which is being carefully restored to support local wildlife and native plant species. The Back 5 project is a collaborative effort, supported by dedicated partners committed to enhancing urban habitats and fostering a deeper connection to the land and each other. Your participation in this event helps continue these vital efforts. We'll walk a short distance on the trail to reach the work site, where you'll be provided with all necessary tools and gloves. Please note that we’ll be working on uneven ground, so sturdy, closed-toed shoes are a must. Don’t forget to dress for the weather. During the break, coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks as well. Remember to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
After the work party, join us to celebrate. There will be an after party at Marquam Nature Park Shelter or 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.
Click here to register to volunteer at Leach Botanical Garden No Ivy Day Event.
Meeting location: 6704 SE 122nd Avenue
Parking and public transit: Parking is located in the upper parking lots off SE Claybourne Street. Bus routes are the 73 and 10 lines. Bike parking is available in the entrance plaza of the garden.
Children 8 + are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.
Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A restroom will be available at this site.
Questions:
For more information, please contact Jami LeBaron at jlebaron@leachgarden.org or 503-939-9505.
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.
- If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.