We are beginning the sixth year of our work parties to remove invasive weeds in our two wet prairie remnants to the east and west of the Dr. Edwin Coleman Jr., Center in Westmoreland Park. On September 19, volunteers will lay weed fabric on new plots and some plots for the second year, and pull invasive weeds in areas selected by Parks & Open Space Ecologist Diane Steeck. There are tasks for all ages and physical abilities.

Even this late in the summer, there are still native plants in bloom. Come down and see the gumweed! These wetlands have protected status and are the largest population of two native plants anywhere in Eugene:  barestem biscuitroot and silverpuffs, now in seed. 

Thank you to our partners, Beyond Toxics, Willamette Resources & Educational Network (WREN), and Native Plant Society, Emerald Chapter, for helping get the word out about our work parties. With the help of all our volunteers, our project is showing success! 

To RSVP for the September 19 work party, and/or to get on the list for updates on future work parties, please contact fansustainability@gmail.com. Parks & Open Space brings all the tools so RSVP’ing allows us to let them know how many tools to bring. We meet on Polk St. south of the pickle ball courts on W. 20th. We hope you will join us!