Rocky Butte - No Ivy Day 2025

Get Connected Icon Happens On Oct 25, 2025
Get Connected Icon 9am - 12noon

Description

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.

Details

Get Connected Icon 16 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Oct 24, 2025
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: We host events rain or shine! In the case of extreme weather, your event host will contact you as soon as possible to notify you of any event cancellations.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon • 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!
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Get Connected Icon • All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided.
Get Connected Icon • While groups are welcome to join many of our events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure there are enough supplies.
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