Be a Garden Hero: Pull Weeds, Save Pollinators!
Event Description
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Help pull weeds and clean up the landscape at the Wood River Wetlands during a volunteer event hosted by the Bureau of Land Management’s Klamath Falls Field Office on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Volunteers will meet at the Wood River Wetlands Trailhead at 10 a.m. (located northwest of Chiloquin off Modoc Point Road). The day’s efforts will focus on removing invasive weeds to restore native habitat and improve the health of the wetland ecosystem.
“There’s no better way to spend a Saturday than pulling weeds with good people in a beautiful place,” said Kerry Johnston, Klamath Falls Field Office Botanist. “It’s a great chance to get your hands dirty, learn about the wetlands, and be part of something that really makes a difference.”
The BLM will provide tools and supplies, but volunteers are encouraged to bring:
- Lunch and plenty of water
- Hat, gloves, and eye protection
- Sturdy shoes and long-sleeved clothing
- A camera to capture the experience!
BLM staff will give a safety talk at the trailhead for all participants at 10 a.m. If interested, please RSVP by emailing Kerry Johnston ([email protected]) with your daytime phone number.
This volunteer event is the perfect hands-on opportunity to experience what the nation’s public lands have to offer. All ages and experience levels are welcome to restore, beautify, and improve the outdoor spaces and recreation areas we all benefit from and enjoy.
The 3,200-acre wetland is part of the historic Wood River delta and includes 3 miles of public access along the riverbanks. Since acquiring the property in 1994, the BLM has prioritized wetland and river channel restoration, efforts that continue today with the help of our community volunteers.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.