Join the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the Willamette Resources and Education Network (WREN) this August to control invasive teasel and support prairie restoration at Turtle Swale, an important BLM site in the West Eugene Wetlands.
This remnant prairie site is home to a rich diversity of native plants and pollinators and supports populations of several sensitive species, including the endangered Fender’s blue butterfly and its host plant, Kincaid’s lupine. IAE and the BLM are leading active restoration at Turtle Swale to reduce invasive species and promote native prairie diversity.
Our work will focus on cutting and removing seed heads of common teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), a highly invasive plant that forms dense stands and crowds out native species.
Event Dates
- Friday, August 15, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday, August 22, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Meeting Location
- Checkermallow Access parking lot – Google Maps link
What to Bring
- Lunch and plenty of water
- Sunscreen
- Personal gloves/hand clippers if desired (IAE will also provide tools)
Accessibility Notes
- This work involves cutting and bagging teasel over several hours, which may require bending, crouching, lifting, and repetitive use of hand tools.
- Volunteers should be prepared to walk up to one mile round-trip on uneven ground with tripping hazards.
- Please note that no formal restroom facilities are available on site.
Registration
Please RSVP by emailing Evan Lasley at evanlasley@appliedeco.org, indicating which date(s) you plan to attend. All volunteers (or their parent/guardian if under 18) must complete IAE’s volunteer release form.
Questions?
Contact Paul Reed at paulreed@appliedeco.org.
Thank you to our partners!
