Join us for this land-based stewardship activity at the Clippership Connector - a new half-mile waterfront path that opened in 2025. We’re working to keep this greenway free of invasive plants.

We will be tackling bittersweet and black swallow-wort. Bittersweet is an invasive vine that can kill trees, impairs habitat value, and degrades park aesthetics. Black swallow-wort is a perennial plant that overtakes and suppresses native vegetation, decreasing species diversity and wildlife habitat. Gloves and clippers will be provided (but you are welcome to use your own if you prefer!). Please bring sunscreen and water and wear closed-toe shoes.

Event will happen rain or shine, but we will cancel in case of extreme heat, heavy rain, and/or thunder. 

*Pre-registration required. We have limited event capacity — so please only register if you will make it that day.

Location Details: We will meet next to the Medford Dog Park. Water and cell service are available. Bathrooms are a ~10 minute walk away at Hormel Stadium.

Activity Details: We will walk along the paved path to pre-determined work areas. To reach the invasive plants, volunteers will need to go off path and onto occasionally uneven ground by trees and bushes to cut and untangle the vines. Volunteers will pile or bag the invasive plants to be collected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Bittersweet vine.

Black swallow-wort.

Credit: ShaSha Kingston