Join PP&R, Friends of Marquam Nature Park, Homestead Neighborhood Association, and Hands on Portland for a morning of restoration work in Marquam Park. We will be planting native plants and removing invasives species such as English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry. Meet at SW 12th and SW Gaines entrance. There is road work so here are the detour directions. Take Terwilliger Blvd. to Sam Jackson Road up through OHSU. Turn left on SW US Veterans Hosipital Rd and take a soft right onto SW Gaines St. Follow that until you see the intersection for SW 12th Ave and SW Gaines. Parking is limited to street parking only. Please Carpool, bike or take Trimet bus # 8 to the work site. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes. We will provide gloves, tools and light snacks. For more info contact Mary at mary.verrilli@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-3681.