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ATTENTION IVY COMMANDOS!
Check out our new and improved online photo gallery! See photos from our Summer Youth Crew and No Ivy Day 2009.
More photos added every week!
Get involved!
Drop-in work parties are hosted the first and third Saturdays of each month, except major holiday weekends, from 8:45 AM to noon. Join us for ivy removal and trail maintenance. Meet at our Field Headquarters near the Lower Macleay trailhead before 8:45 AM. Wear weather-appropriate, grubby clothing. We'll provide gloves and tools. For more info, call 503-823-9423.
Our Mission
To restore the native habitat of Forest Park and other natural areas with efforts in removing invasive plants, youth development programs, environmental education, and community participation, promoting research, providing technical assistance, and seeking relevant societal changes.
Learn more about the history of our project!
Our Enemy
English ivy (Hedera helix) is an aggressive, invasive, introduced species. It's an alien in our midst with no natural - biologic or environmental - controls in this or many similar ecosystems. Ivy transforms natural areas into monocultures which do not provide habitat for indigenous wildlife. While it becomes an evergreen ground cover, its landscaping value is otherwise limited and creates undesirable consequences. Its widespread popularity derives primarily from its rapid growth, its suppression of any other plant growth, and its scant requirements in cultivation. These characteristics are major reasons for its devastating impact when introduced to habitats populated by native species.
Learn more about English Ivy!
A Project Statistics update...
From 1994 to January 2009, the No Ivy League has organized over 205,900 volunteer hours, rescued 57,000+ trees from the wretched grasp of English Ivy, and removed 267+ acres (over 1.15 million square feet) of ground ivy from Forest Park and the surrounding areas.
Give yourself a huge pat on the back if you've helped us over the years - we could not have done it without you!
Our Location
The Ivy Removal Project Headquarters
Located in Forest Park, at the end of NW Upshur, just past NW 29 Ave.
Address: 2960 NW Upshur, Portland OR 97210
Phone: 503-823-3681
Map
Biking is encouraged! We have bike racks available on site.
TriMet buses 15, 17 and 77 provide easy access to our headquarters.
Trip Planner
Questions? Contact Us
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