Name: Westmoreland Park Wetlands Work Party – STEWARDSHIP
Start: 2026-09-19T09:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-09-19T11:30:00-07:00

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Westmoreland Park Wetlands Work Party – STEWARDSHIP

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Start date: 09/19/2026
Start time: 9:30 AM
End date: 09/19/2026
End time: 11:30 AM

Description:

More volunteers are needed for our work party on Sat., Sept. 19 from 9:30 - 11:30. We meet on Polk St. south of the pickle ball courts on W. 20th Ave. Parks & Open Space provides all the tools so RSVP'ing allows us to tell them how many tools to bring. Please contact leader for RSVP.

We are beginning the sixth year of our work parties to remove invasive weeds in our two wet prairie remnants to the east and west of the Dr. Edwin Coleman Jr., Center in Westmoreland Park. On Sept. 19 volunteers will lay weed fabric on new plots and some plots for the second year and pull invasive weeds in areas selected by P&OS Ecologist Diane Steeck. There are tasks for all ages and physical abilities.

Photo by: Darko Sojak

Event Leader: Karla Rusow
Event Leader Phone: 541-744-7990
Event Leader Email: karlaandjeff@gmail.com
Assistant Leader:
Event category: Stewardship
Area Type: Urban
Departure Location: See Trip Description
Rating: Easy
Roundtrip total drive miles:
Season: 2026
Permits Required:
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: Dress for weather and bring your water
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 0.5
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 20
Non-Member Fees: —
Committee: Stewardship
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Darko and I spent a pleasant two hours Saturday, September 19th with the Parks and Open Spaces as well as people from the Friendly neighborhood working in the Westmoreland Wetland Prairie. The primary task was covering areas where invasive fox tail grass has been invading the perimeter of the prairie and smothering out the native plantings. We also spent some time digging up fescue grass that was growing along the barked path as well as removing weeds. It was enjoyable to learn the history of the restoration area, including that the original Eugene airport was located there until it was moved. I also cannot wait to go to the site in the spring and see the Camas and other natives blooming. Participants: Karla Rusow, Darko Sojak

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