Stewardship

Help control noxious weeds along the popular foothills trails.  Noxious weeds are nonnative plants with aggressive growth and a lack of natural enemies. These species are highly destructive to our natural areas and out compete native plants. Join the fight against noxious weeds by helping apply EPA approved herbicides by backpack sprayer. Hiking with a sprayer also doubles as a great workout!  Limited to 5 people.  Contact Neal at neal@cdlandtrust.org if you have questions.

What to Bring: Water, snacks, gloves

Look for reptiles and amphibians on Mt. Home Ridge. Expect western skinks, common gartersnake, western fence lizard but we could find a few lesser known species.   

Requires bending, lifting.  Must be comfortable being near snakes.

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.              Limited to 8 people

What to bring: Water, snacks, gloves, hiking boots, long pants, walking stick or staff

Find out what reptiles live in our area during this survey. Expect western fence lizards, gopher snakes, racers, and rattlesnakes, but we could find a few lesser known species. Requires bending, lifting, and participants must be comfortable being near snakes.

Limited to 8 people

What to bring: Water, lunch, gloves, hiking boots, long pants, gaiters, walking stick or staff

The giant Palouse earthworm has been seen in our area! Come out and help us look for it at our Mountain Home property. Trip is limited to eight people. Learn more about the giant earthworm here.

What to Bring: Water, snacks, gloves

Accompany trip leaders on reconnaissance surveys ahead of the of spring bird festival. We will look and listen for bird species to highlight on the bird fest hike.

When:  May 14, 16   7:00 – 11:00    Limited to 6 each day

Meet at:  To be announced

What to bring: Water, hiking boots, binoculars

This event has been canceled!  Due to the cold weather of spring, the weeds aren't large enough to spray.  We will reschedule in the next few weeks.

We had a great response to volunteers and can't use anymore for the day.  Check out the Wenatchee Make a Difference Day webpage for other opportunities to get involved. 

Weed control is one of the largest tasks facing the Land Trust as we care for our properties. Join the fight against aggressive noxious weeds by helping apply EPA approved herbicides by backpack sprayer. Hiking with a sprayer also doubles as a great workout! 

Work dates will occur in late October and early November depending on weather conditions. Short notice of the work parties will be sent out to interested parties by email. To be added to the list of interested individuals, contact Neal, our Stewardship Coordinator, at neal@cdlandtrust.org or call (509) 667-9708.