Description of Event
Our battle against invasive English ivy is making a huge difference! This project is part of an ongoing effort to remove ivy from the mature trees at the park. The ivy in the trees where we have worked is already dead. This stand of trees dominated mostly by cottonwoods is critical habitat for a variety of songbirds and woodpeckers as well as Red-Tailed Hawks and small mammals. Freed from the chokehold of Ivy, the trees can get the water and sunshine for optimal health, and deny wildfire an easy pathway from the ground to the treetops.
During the project, we use pruners and loppers at ground level to remove ivy in a defined area of the park. Sometimes, we simply pull the Ivy off of the tree as far as it can go, and then cut it. Then, we try to create a barrier around the tree with no Ivy roots, which makes it harder for it to regrow.
Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Meeting Location: Wood Village City Hall
Address: 24300 Northeast Halsey Street Wood Village, OR 97060 | Map Link
What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
What's Provided: Loppers, pruners, safety vests
Restrooms: City Park
Parking: Park at City Hall or at the park's lot adjacent to it.
Transit: TriMet Line #77
Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up
Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.