Project Details:
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.
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.
Meeting location: 9200 SW 12th Dr, Portland OR 97219
Parking and public transit: 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.
Children 8+ are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.
Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site.
Questions? For more information, please contact Alexis Barton at alexis@tryoncreek.org or 530-902-7528 (please note area code is 530, not 503!).
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