Description of Event
Update Monday, April 28, 2025: This event has been cancelled.
English ivy is an invasive plant that threatens tree vitality and native habitats. Ivy has become a problem in Donald Robertson Park that we began addressing in 2024, and will continue this year. We are first removing the ivy on mature trees, mostly Cottonwoods and coniferous trees in the natural area at the back of the park. We do this by pulling the ivy off using our hands, pruners, and loppers. We then cut the ivy off at the base near the tree and create an ivy-free zone around the tree. It's amazing how soon even the ivy remaining on the tree out of our reach soon withers and dies.
Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Meeting Location: We will meet in the front of Wood Village City Hall and walk to the back of the park from there.
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: Tools, safety vests, gloves. A free lunch will be provided after the event.
Restrooms: No public restrooms are available
Parking: Volunteers may park at the Wood Village City Hall or Donald Robertson parking lots, both paved, and off of Halsey Street.
Transit: TriMet bus line 77-Broadway/Halsey
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