Friendly Area Neighbors Sustainability Team, in collaboration with Parks & Open Space (P&OS), is seeking volunteers to help with enhancement of the wetlands to the east and west of the Dr. Edwin Coleman Jr. Center in Westmoreland Park. This is the fourth year of the project, with the goal of removing non-native grasses and weeds on designated plots to allow the native plants to flourish. These wetlands are remnants of the wet prairies that used to cover our area and have significant native plants, including two species with the largest populations anywhere in Eugene.

Our first work party for 2025 will be pulling up the weed fabric laid down in August, removing false dandelion and non-native grasses that aren’t covered with water, and scattering seeds of native plants in some of the plots. Wear waterproof footwear if available; all tools are provided by P&OS. We meet on Polk St., south of the pickleball courts on W. 20^th Ave.

If you can help out on Jan. 18, please RSVP to braynj@gmail.com. This helps P&OS know how many tools to bring. All ages are welcome — we hope to see you there!