Project Description:
Join Tryon Creek Watershed Council in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation to remove invasively growing English Ivy at beloved Marshall Park! After a few seasons tending to areas near the creek and new trailhead, we will be newly focusing at the SW 18th Place trailhead. PP&R has recently done weedy tree removal, so it'll be easier for us to access ivy!
Please BYO water and snacks; we'll provide some snacks and beverages, as well as gloves and tools - but please feel welcome to BYO gloves if preferred! Please wear layers for the weather, and close-toed sturdy shoes for uneven ground.
Registration required! Click button below to register.
Closest address to meeting location: 9451 SW 18th Place - trailhead parking lot
Map to Marshall Park meeting location.
Parking and public transit: We will meet at the trailhead on SW 18th Place, which accommodates about 10 cars. Back-up parking can be at the end of SW Collins Ct nearby at the Foley-Balmer trail, or at the Marshall Park Playground turnaround which is a 10min walk through the park away. The nearest TriMet stops are 5317 and 5318, which are a 15-min walk away.
Children 6+ 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? Contact Kimberléa Ruffu at kimberlea.ruffu@portlandoregon.gov or 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.