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May 3, BRLC Remove Dyers Woad from the Bear River Bottoms

BRLC dig Dyer's Woad from Bear River Bottoms, 9-Noon,
May 3, 2025
BRLC dig Dyer’s Woad from Bear River Bottoms, 9-Noon,
May 3, 2025
Bear River Land Conservancy (https://www.bearriverlandconservancy.org/) is seeking community volunteers to pull Dyer’s Woad at Bear River Bottoms Conservation Easement this Saturday, May 3, 2025. Bring solid shoes, work gloves, a shovel (if available but not necessary), and water. We will have extra tools and garbage bags to fill! Spring is a beautiful time of year to visit this protected open space and critical habitat adjacent to the Bear River!

Time: from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: 1194 N Center St. Trenton, UT 84338

Bear River Land Conservancy, https://www.bearriverlandconservancy.org/

Apr 26 Murray Farm Trailhead Weed Day

Murray Farm Trailhead Weed Day April 26, 9 am - 1 pm Murray Farm Trailhead, West End 800 S, Wellsville, UT

Murray Farm Trailhead Weed Day
April 26, 9 am – 1 pm
Murray Farm Trailhead,
West End 800 S, Wellsville, UT

Murray Farm Trailhead Weed Day
April 26, 9 am – 1 pm
Murray Farm Trailhead,
West End 800 S, Wellsville, UT

Flyer: https://bridgerlandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/250426-weed-day-murray-farm-trailhead-flyer.pdf

Bag-o-Woad Bounty: https://bridgerlandaudubon.org/bag-o-woad/

Sponsors:
USDA Forest Service
Utah Native Plant Society
Cache Trails Alliance
City of Wellsville
Bridgerland Audubon Society

Apr 26, Tree Planting Day Firefly Park

Firefly Park Tree Planting Day, Apr 26, 2025 10 am - Noon
Banner Courtesy Becky Yeager

Firefly Park Tree Planting Day, Apr 26, 2025 10 am – Noon
Banner Courtesy Becky Yeager

Community Tree Planting Day
Cache Valley Wildlife Association

In Celebration of Arbor Day and Nibley’s Tree City USA Status.

Saturday, April 26, 10 am – Noon
Firefly Park
830 W 2200 S
Nibley, UT
Click for a Google Map in a new window

Meet at the Outdoor Classroom for instructions.

Bring work gloves, shovel, and water.

Many thanks to Bridgerland Audubon Society and Nibley City for purchasing the trees/shrubs!

Apr 12, Localscapes: Local Landscapes Class

Cache Valley Localscapes Class, Saturday, Apr 12, 1:30-3:30pm, Logan City Library

Cache Valley Localscapes Class
Saturday, Apr 12, 1:30-3:30pm
Logan City Library
Click to Register

Where: Logan Library, 285 N Main Street, Logan, UT 84321
When: Saturday, April 12, 1:30-3:30pm

What: Learn the secrets to creating a beautiful and functional yard at the Cache Valley Localscapes Workshop!
  • Learn hou to turn unused lawn areas into a stunning landscape
  • Learn about the Landscape Incentive Program and get money for removing lawn
  • Cost is free – registration required

Registration Flyer

Sponsors:
Bridgerland Audubon Society
Division of Water Resources
Utah Water Savers
Logan City Library

Bag-O-Woad Bounty April-May

Join the war on weeds
Bag 'O' Woad
Collect Invasive Dyers Woad Plants

Join the war on weeds
Bag ‘O’ Woad
Collect Invasive Dyers Woad Plants

Dyers Woad Courtesy & Copyright Hilary Shughart, Photographer

Dyers Woad
Courtesy & Copyright Hilary Shughart, Photographer

Join the Cache County Conservation Districts and Weed Department in the War On Weeds. Together we can protect our natural landscapes and preserve biodiversity.

Noxious weeds are invasive plant species that pose serious threats to ecosystems, agriculture, native plant communities, and our economy.

They out-compete native vegetation, reducing food for wildlife and domesticated animals. Dyers woad (Isatis tinctoria) is a highly invasive plant originating in Europe, introduced into North America as a source of blue dye. It infests disturbed sites, rangelands, pastures, roadsides, and cultivated fields; and seeds are easily dispersed on animal fur, clothing, shoes and vehicles.

How You Can Help Volunteer:

  • Join Cache County residents in efforts to remove Dyers woad by pulling weeds, bagging them and returning the bags in exchange for cash and prize drawings.
  • Spread awareness about the importance of managing noxious weeds.
  • Report sightings of noxious weeds at www.eddmaps.org or on the EddMaps app.

    Bag ‘O Woad
    An informational meeting was held Thursday, April 3, from 6:00- 7:30 pm at the Cache Event Center (Fairgrounds). At that time official bags and tickets were distributed (limit of 20 bags). However, if you missed the meeting, stop by any office to obtain bags and instructions. Once filled, the bags may be returned with tickets to exchange for cash and inclusion in a raffle for prizes donated by participating businesses.

    Drop off bags filled with Dyers Woad Thursdays from 5:30- 7:00 PM to Cache County Weed Department locations:
    May 8, Hyrum, 1020 E 600 N
    May 1 & 15, Richmond, 161 N 900 W
    Additional bags may be obtained on the same evenings.
    Weeds must be pulled or dug from the ground, including roots. Wear proper clothing, gloves and shoes. Bring a shovel or heavy duty weeding tools for hard, rocky soil. Safety first!

    Contact: Jace Farnsworth (Resource Coordinator)
    Mobile: 435-222-4105
    Office: 435-753-5480, ext. 2114
    Email: jacefarnsworth@utah.gov
    Protect our natural world from invasive threats!

    Two-page information sheet with pictures: https://bridgerlandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/250421-WarOnWeedsQR-drop-off-update.pdf