Project Details:
Come join Columbia Slough Watershed Council in this region-wide event to rid our natural landscapes of the pesky weedy growing species, English ivy. The event will take place at Wilkes Creek Natural Area and will focus on removing English ivy to improve this important natural area. Come and hang out with your neighbors and see who can pull the longest piece of ivy! Wilkes Creek is one of the only remaining surface creeks that still flows into the Columbia Slough, making it a critical freshwater source in the watershed. Work being done at this event will help protect the existing tree canopy and open areas for new native plant installation for the betterment of water quality and wildlife.
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: Wilkes Park:3655 Northeast 154th Ave., Portland 97230
Parking and public transit: Parking is available on the street.
Public transit: take the #21 bus line to NE 154th and Sandy. Walk ¼ mile south on NE 154th and Wilkes Park will be on your right. More information at trimet.org
Children are 6+ 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 Caitlin Costello at caitlin.costello@columbiaslough.org or 971-803-0242.
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