Opportunities From: Portland Parks & Recreation

Project description: Project description: This is a new element of the Annual No Ivy Day event. It is the perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about restoration efforts in Portland, get creative and connect with community. We will provide information about some of the challenges Portland experiences with weedy introduced plants like English ivy, and materials and instruction to create an ivy basket or ivy flower wreath. No ivy or crafting experience necessary! Bring your lunch and come craft with us! We will provide the ivy, tools and crafting supplies necessary, some warm beverages and light snacks. This is a great chance to check out the newly renovated Mt. Scott Community Center.

Please note that some people can have a reaction to English ivy that may cause a rash or irritation. It may be helpful to wear long pants and long sleeves. Gloves will be provided if desired. 

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond for a team” to register a team” to register more than one person. This event requires separate registration from the No Ivy Day volunteer events. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.hescheles@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you get registered.

Closest address to meeting location:
Mt. Scott Community Center - Multi-Purpose Room 3
5530 SE 72nd Avenue Portland, OR 97206

Map to meeting location.

Parking and public transit:  Parking is available in the lot and along SE 74th Ave, SE Ellis St. and other nearby streets. Bus #10 drops off at SE 72nd and SE Harold right in front of the community center and Bus #14 drops off at SE 72nd and SE Foster, a short walk to the community center. 

Children 6 + are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult. 

Location description/accessibility: This event will mostly take place sitting at a table and chairs or on the ground and verbal and visual instruction will be provided. There is the option of stairs or elevator to reach the multi-purpose room.

Questions? Contact Monica Walker (Hescheles) at monica.hescheles@portlandoregon.gov or  503-823-8367.

Project description: Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Terwilliger to remove ground and tree ivy along the historic Terwilliger Parkway for No Ivy Day 2025! For over 20 years PP&R has been working together with partner organizations and community members to remove invasively growing ivy and educate Portlanders about the importance of ivy removal during this city-wide event. Removing weedy introduced species helps restore wildlife habitat and creates space for a diversity of native plants and animals to thrive.

Tools, gloves, water, and project instructions provided. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy close-toed shoes, and bring your own personal water bottle and snacks. Volunteers will be working off trail on uneven ground.

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond for a team” to register a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.hescheles@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you get registered.

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. Learn more and register.  

Closest address to meeting location: 5700 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

Map to meeting location.

Parking and public transit: Parking is available in the Chart House Parking Lot. We will meet in the northwestern corner of the parking lot.

Children are 8+ are welcome with an attentive adult.

Location description/accessibility: This works requires bending over. There are options to work alongside a relatively flat and paved pathway or navigate off-trail on uneven ground. A non-ADA portable restroom will be available on site

Questions? Contact Robin Vesey at vesey1912@gmail.com or 503-887-5026.

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

Project Description:

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Rocky Butte to remove English ivy at this special east side park! Rocky Butte has a fascinating history and is home to so much native wildlife. We will be working in a steep area and will be removing tree ivy to protect this important tree canopy.

All tools and gloves will be provided. We will be working on steep, uneven ground so please wear closed toed, sturdy shoes that have good grip. Also, please dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle and snacks.

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond for a team” to register a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.hescheles@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you get registered.

Closest address to meeting location: Exact location will be updated soon and emailed to event participants before the event. 

Map to meeting location: Updated soon

Parking and public transit: Updated soon

Children are not recommended for this site. This site is suitable for participants 16+ due to steep terrain.

Location description/accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces and navigating at steep slope. A portable restroom will be available at this site.

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. Learn more and register here.

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

Project Description:

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Pier Park for the removal of invasive growing plants, mulch spreading, gravel spreading, trash and fallen branch removal. 

If possible, please bring your own gloves. Tools and instruction will be provided. Please wear close-toed, sturdy shoes and dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and snacks.

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond for a team” to register a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.hescheles@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you get registered.

Closest address to meeting location: Maintenance Garage corner of N. James St and Bruce Ave

Map to Pier Park meeting location. 

Parking and public transit: There is a bus stop for Pier Park that can be found by looking up the Pier Park Stop ID: 10697. More info at Trimet.org. 

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.

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. Learn more and register here.

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

Project Description:

Join Portland Parks & Recreation at the lovely Woodlawn Park to remove English ivy! We'll be focusing on areas of the park where the ivy has taken over, and we need your support in tending to this neighborhood gem. Meet us at the basketball courts for tools, gloves, and instructions.

All ages and skills welcome! Some areas we'll be working in are accessible from a paved pathway, other areas have stairs. 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 steward this space!

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond for a team” to register a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.hescheles@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you get registered.

Closest address to meeting location: NE 13th Avenue and Dekum Street Portland, OR 97211

Map to Woodlawn Park meeting location. 

Parking and public transit: Check out TriMet Trip Planner to find the best public transit routes to this park. There is street parking by the park and in the surrounding neighborhood.

Children 5+ are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult

Location description/accessibility: This event will require bending over and may require walking on uneven surfaces. Some areas we'll be working in are accessible from a paved pathway, other areas have stairs. A portable restroom will be available at this site.

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. Learn more and register here.

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

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.

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond for a team” to register a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.hescheles@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you get registered.

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.

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. Learn more and register here.

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

Project Description:

Join Portland Parks & Recreation on this city-wide effort to remove ivy and enhance Indian Creek Natural Area. Located along Johnson Creek in SE Portland, this area has a hidden gem that is only found during the raining season. During heavy rainfall, this seasonal creek cascades, into what some might even call a waterfall.

We will be working in a forest understory near the creek and gloves/tools will be provided. We will be working on uneven ground so please wear closed toed, sturdy shoes.

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond for a team” to register a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.hescheles@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you to register. 

Closest address to meeting location: 10368 SE Knapp St, Portland, OR 97266

Map to meeting location.

Parking and public transit: From I-205, take the Johnson Creek Blvd. exit. Turn East onto Johnson Creek Blvd. and then left (North) at the stoplight onto SE 92nd. Turn right (East) onto SE Flavel and then left (Northeast) onto SE Knapp. Indian Creek Natural Area is about 1000 feet (.2 miles), on the right (South) side of SE Knapp. Parking is along the road. Tri-met: Bus #19 (I-205 Overpass stop) or Green line MAX (Flavel stop). Pass under the I-205 Overpass, then walk southeast 200 feet on Mt. Scott Blvd. (Flavel becomes Mt. Scott Blvd.), then east on SE Knapp for ¼ mile. Indian Creek is on your right.

Children are not recommended for this site. This site is suitable for participants 15+.

Location description/accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces and navigating at steep slope. A portable restroom will be available at this site.

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. Learn more and register here.

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.