Join Oswego Lake Watershed Council on an oak woodland walking tour. Explore native understory plants and flowers, discover a variety of birds, and see the progress being made to restore and enhance this valuable habitat, all while enjoying good company. Gloves and light refreshments will be provided. Sturdy close-toed shoes are recommended. This event is free and family-friendly. Visit this link for registration: https://forms.gle/Bok1QiLr5iKCCKYK7

Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Please park in Church parking lot, we have permission from owner.

Please note the change in start time! This event is in partnership with the Columbia Land Trust and Oswego Lake Watershed Council.The Beth Ryan Nature Preserve is owned and managed by Columbia Land Trust.  The Columbia Land Trust has worked on improving the trails and property for many years. The preserve is home to a diverse riparian and upland forest and serves as a great wildlife corridor! A group of invasive trees planted as a buffer have fallen during winter storms. This has created a great opportunity to care for native plants we planted in Fall. We are partnering to host this event to create more community involvement. Tools will be provided to restore the open area and create some native Oak habitat and we need your help! Please cross Summit Dr to enter the reserve by using the walking path. 

Please park near intersection Village Dr. and Summit Dr and cross Summit Dr to enter the reserve by using the walking path.

Planting requires volunteers to be able to bend over or kneel, but we can arrange alternate projects for those with different abilities or mobility issues. We will be working outdoors so please dress for the weather (long pants and layers are recommended). Sturdy, closed-toed shoes are required. Bring your own water bottle.  Tools, gloves, and training will be provided. Please bring any medication you may need (Asthma Inhaler, Epi-Pen, etc.) Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult. Unfortunately, there is no bathroom on site. Please stop by, learn about native woodland ecology, and lend a hand as we enhance the habitat and the beautiful natural environment at Beth Ryan! 

Registration is required! Please RSVP by using the link or emailing Rio Hybert at rio@oswegowatershed.org. 

For more information and free registration, visit https://forms.gle/Mfs6bYawuTRJUCLz9