Join Willamalane and Lane County Youth Services for a volunteer planting event at Eastgate Woodlands/Whilamut Natural Area!
Willamalane is continually working on enhancing natural areas to protect habitat and water quality. In Eastgate Woodlands/Whilamut Natural Area, we have completed extensive invasive plant removal, thanks to dedicated volunteers and Lane County Youth Services, and look forward to replanting some of these suitable areas with approximately 200+ native plants.
You can be a part of beneficial work to support ecosystem restoration! To volunteer, "respond" to this opportunity and be sure to check your email for more information and reminders.
WHEN
Saturday, February 21st 9:30am to 12:00pm.
WHERE
Park and meet at D St. Boat Ramp, accessed via Heron Park on Aspen and D. St. To find the boat ramp, proceed past Heron Park towards the river to a small parking area and trailhead for Pre's Trail. Parking is available at the boat ramp and additional parking at Heron Park.
WHAT TO EXPECT AND PREPARE
Volunteers should be comfortable with inclement weather, bending, lifting, and walking on some uneven or slippery terrain if coming to this planting event. Be sure to dress for the forecasted weather and wear hiking boots (waterproof boots are best, closed toe shoes required), long pants, and be sure to bring rain gear/layers with you. Tools, instruction and light refreshments will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work/gardening gloves along with a full water bottle if you have them.
