Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Mt. Tabor Weed Warriors to remove invasively growing English ivy and Himalayan blackberry at this unique natural area. 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. Restrooms and water bottle filling station are located next to the Visitors Center parking lot.
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.
Meeting location: SE Salmon Way & SE Park Drive
Parking and public transit: #15 bus to Yamhill/69th Ave; parking lot by Visitors Center, park entrances at SE 69th & SE Yamhill and SE Salmon & SE 63rd. We will meet by the Visitors Center.
Children 7+ are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.
Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A bathroom is available at this site.
Questions? For more information, please contact Lise Gervais at weed.warriors.coord@gmail.com or 503-544-0719.
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