Earth Month at North Powellhurst Park What in the World of Weeds!

Get Connected Icon Happens On Apr 15, 2026
Get Connected Icon 9 am to 12 pm

Description

Join PP&R for a family-friendly spring stewardship event to help remove invasive ivy and dig out blackberry roots from a beloved neighborhood park in SE Portland! 

Volunteers will learn how to properly remove ivy and blackberry through manual removal. This area will be replanted with native plants when all the ivy has been removed and the soil has been rebuilt.

Click Respond to sign up! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

Meeting Location

Find us at the parking lot.

Site Accessibility 

There are no restrooms or paved paths at this park. Navigating across open meadow and grass is required for this event. The surfaces are mostly even. This is a heavily shaded park, and there may be plant debris such as fallen pinecones on the grass and pathways. 

Invasive weed removal typically involves kneeling, pulling, cutting, lifting, and digging.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us.

If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. 

Event Details and Reminders

Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes, clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty, and layers to dress for the weather.

Work looks and feels different for every body. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

Pre-registration for this event isn't required; only registered volunteers will receive event updates, including changes or cancellation notification.

Parking and Transportation

Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool.

Look for community service to fulfill court requirements?
Please call 503-823-5121 or contact the event coordinator listed on this page. You must be registered with the program before participating in any community service.

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 6 and 100.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Apr 15, 2026
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: We usually work rain, shine, and in between! Volunteer events will be cancelled due to inclement and severe weather. Volunteers who have registered for this event will receive a cancellation notification in the event of inclement weather.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Gardening tools, gloves, and supplies will be provided.
Get Connected Icon Parking is available next to the park and in the surrounding neighborhood.
Get Connected Icon Volunteers will be working with park horticulturist, Kirsten Provenzano.
Get Connected Icon This is a family friendly event. Volunteers under 16 must attend with a parent or responsible adult.

Location

Get Connected Icon SE 135th Ave and Main Street
Portland, OR  97266