Once you learn about invasive plants, you will likely see many of them in your area. In Portland, Oregon, some of the most noteworthy invasive species include purple loosestrife, lesser celandine, and knotweed, among others.
While environmental services are doing their best to mitigate the spread of invasive species, there are only so many volunteers and so much funding to go around.
A concerned citizen noticed an invasive species taking over Portland’s popular Mount Tabor Park and asked the r/Portland subreddit for advice on how to volunteer in their area…