Project details:
Come spend a rewarding day with us in the Back 5 at Leach Botanical Garden! We'll be rolling up our sleeves to pull out the pesky invasive English ivy to give native plants and local wildlife more room to thrive. The Back 5 is a unique natural space, and with the help of our community and project partners, we're working together to restore it into a healthy ecosystem.
After a short walk down the trail, we'll reach our work site. You bring the elbow grease, a sturdy pair of closed-toed shoes. Dress for the weather, and don't forget your water bottle! We'll provide all gloves, tools, snacks, and Coava coffee. We'd love to have you join us. This event fills quickly, so save your spot today!
Registration required! Click button below to register.
Closest address to meeting location: 12323 SE Claybourne Steet, Portland Oregon 97236
Map to Leach Botanical Garden meeting location
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 with an attentive adult.
Location description/accessibility: We will be working in the Back 5 which requires walking a short distance on uneven ground and physical labor (including bending) in the forest (up to 2.5 hours). A restroom will be available on site.
Questions? Contact Jami LeBaron at jlebaron@leachgarden.org or 503-939-9505.
Know-Ivy Crafting Workshop: Not ready to get out in the field or want to keep the fun going into the afternoon? Come learn more weedy introduced species, get creative and utilize readily available materials during our first Know-Ivy Crafting Workshop. Separate registration required. Click button below to learn more and register.
Register for the Know-Ivy Crafting Workshop
Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.
- 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!
- Registration is required for all stewardship events, unless otherwise noted.
- Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness.
- All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided.
- 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. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.
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.