Project Description:
Join Portland Parks & Recreation to revive the pollinator patch at Wilkes Park! Spend a few hours helping us remove invasive grasses and weeds in this garden bed that provides bright blooms and resources to local pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Most of the pollinator patch is partially accessible from the paved pathway. Once we remove the grasses and weeds, we'll be able to prepare this bed for the installation of more native and flowering plants. Meet us by the playground and pollinator patch on the west side of the park off NE Beech Ct.
Tools, gloves, and instructions will be provided. Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes if available and layers to dress for the weather. Bring a water bottle and any food you may want/need. If you have any questions about the event accessibility, please email us. Thanks for helping us tend to this space!
Registration required! Click button below to register.
Closest address to meeting location: 15393 NE Milton St, Portland, OR 97230
Map to Wilkes Park meeting location.
Parking and public transit: There is some public transit that will get close to Wilkes Park but still requires walking or rolling to the site from a bus stop. There is street parking near the park and in the surrounding neighborhood.
Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult
Location description/accessibility: This event will require bending over and may require walking on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site.
Questions? Ahead of the event, contact Kimberléa Ruffu at kimberlea.ruffu@portlandoregon.gov and 503-201-8154. Day of the event, contact site horticulturist, Molly Patton at 971-990-6450.
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.