ECONET Earth Week Val Day of Service Apr 19, 2025

Val Day of Service, USU Student Affairs

Val Day of Service
USU Student Affairs

ECONET: Environmental News for Cache, Rich, Box Elder, and Franklin Counties. Sponsored by the Bridgerland Audubon Society.
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Protecting the nature of Utah for people and wildlife.

Bridgerland Audubon Society
PO BOX 3501
Logan, UT 84323-3501
435-213-3668
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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

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 andreturning 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:
    April 10- 24- Hyrum, 1020 E 600 N
    April 17, May 1- 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/BagOWoadInfoSheet.pdf

  • 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!

    ECONET Cache Valley Community Seed Swap March 22, 2025 10-12, The Greenhouse

    Cache Valley Community Seed Swap, Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10-Noon, The Greenhouse, 295 West 300 South, Logan, UT 84321-5279Join the USU Permaculture Garden and fellow Cache Valley gardeners on March 22 to swap seeds, share snacks and prepare your garden!
    Saturday, March 22, 2025
    10-Noon
    The Greenhouse
    295 West 300 South
    Logan, UT 84321-5279

    ECONET: Environmental News for Cache, Rich, Box Elder, and Franklin Counties. Sponsored by the Bridgerland Audubon Society.
    To subscribe or unsubscribe send an email with subject heading “ECONET” to hilary.shughart@gmail.com
    Protecting the nature of Utah for people and wildlife.

    Bridgerland Audubon Society
    PO BOX 3501
    Logan, UT 84323-3501
    435-213-3668
    https://bridgerlandaudubon.org/econet/