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

OLWC Webinar Registration: Exploring Local Bee Diversity & Advancing Oregon Bee Advocacy

Discover the Fascinating World of Lake Oswego's Bees!
Join us for an up-close look at the diverse bee species of the Portland area, from the mighty Bumblebees to the tiny Miner Bees. Learn about their favorite flowers, the best spots to discover their baby nurseries, and get answers to intriguing questions like: What looks like a bee but isn’t? and Why do Bumblebees sleep on flowers overnight? We’ll also dive into Bee-Friendly Practices you can adopt to create a welcoming environment for these essential pollinators right in your own yard. Don’t miss the chance to join our live Q&A session at the end — bring your questions and curiosity!

Presenters:

Leah Puhlman
Leah Puhlman is an Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener and instructor for the 10-Minute University™ Program. With extensive experience raising mason bees and contributing to the PNW Bumble Bee Atlas, Leah also serves as the unofficial bee wrangler at the Oregon Zoo. Together with her husband, she has transformed their Portland-area garden into a certified wildlife habitat. Leah's gardening philosophy centers around Compassionate Gardening, focusing on plants that support wildlife while honoring memories of loved ones through thoughtful plant selections.

Justin Boyles
Justin Boyles is the Conservation Advocate for Environment Oregon, where he leads campaigns dedicated to protecting and restoring Oregon’s natural treasures and the wildlife that depend on them. Justin has worked on critical initiatives like the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, cleaning up superfund sites along the Willamette River, and promoting solar energy in Oregon. Previously, he was part of the Public Interest Network's Creative and Editorial team, where he developed impactful campaign materials, created interactive web features, and designed tools to drive meaningful environmental change. A Portland resident, Justin enjoys exploring Oregon’s diverse landscapes—from the coast and high desert to its rivers, lakes, forests, and mountains—with his children.

Thursday, May 22nd - Join us on Zoom to learn about local bee populations and how to support them.
For more information contact Megan Hill at megan@oswegowatershed.org