Please join the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) to help restore native habitat for the threatened Fender’s blue butterfly at Henry Hagg Lake!
We will be pulling Scotch broom from meadows around the Fender’s blue trailhead. Most plants can be pulled by hand, but we will have weed wrenches on hand for more established shrubs. These meadows have received years of restoration work to re-establish a diverse array of native prairie species, and our efforts will help ensure they remain high-quality habitat for butterflies and other pollinators.
This is a great opportunity to see a beautiful natural area in Washington County, meet new friends, and help restore habitat for important native species.
- When: Saturday, February 8, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- Where: Henry Hagg Lake, Washington County, Oregon (coordinates provided upon RSVP).
- Work to be completed: Weeding invasive Scotch broom at Henry Hagg Lake in Washington County. All tools provided.
- What to bring: Bring lunch, water and warm clothes. Gloves are also advised. Tools will be provided. We will provide some refreshments throughout the day. No experience is necessary. We will hold this event regardless of the weather, so please bring rain gear and boots you are fine with getting muddy. All volunteers (or parent/guardian if the volunteer is a youth) must fill out IAE’s volunteer release form.
If you are interested in volunteering (large and small groups are welcome to join) or have questions about this opportunity, please contact Evan Lasley at [email protected]. Please make sure to RSVP so we can be certain to bring sufficient tools and gloves for the day. Our sincere thanks to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Washington County Parks for helping make this event possible.
