Forest Park Conservancy will be working in Marquam Nature Park, celebrating No Ivy Day in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation, where we will remove invasive, English ivy to help restore native habitat! This will make space for native species to thrive and support future revegetation efforts. This important work helps improve the health and resilience of the forest ecosystem for years to come. Join us in helping make Forest Park accessible and protecting the long-term health of the trails!
When: Saturday, October 25th, 2025, 9 am - 12 pm.
Where: Marquam Nature Park - Broadway TH. Street parking is very limited. Carpooling is encouraged! Park on the side of SW Broadway Dr or SW Davenport St. The Broadway TH is located on the south side of SW Broadway Dr. Another option is to park in the parking lot at the Marquam Nature Park Shelter and hike north up the Sunnyside Trail (0.4 mi) to the Broadway Trail (0.2 mi) to reach the meeting spot.
What: Removing and cutting up English ivy. We will be working on the trails, which requires hiking (up to 3 miles) and physical labor in the forest (up to 2.5 hours).
Long pants, long socks, and sturdy, closed-toe tennis shoes or hiking boots are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers for sun/wind/rain are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle - many folks find it beneficial to bring a small backpack as well. In recent years, Forest Park has seen an uptick in bee activity, if you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, coffee, and work gloves will be provided.
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