The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council would love to have you join us for our upcoming stewardship day. We are partnering with Wanderlust Tours to restore hundreds of native sedges to a wetland area along the Deschutes River. This is an incredible opportunity for you to join us and get your hands dirty and feet wet while helping protect and restore valuable habitat for native aquatic species.
The goal of this stewardship project is to aid in the restoration efforts at Ryan Meadow which is located just upriver from Dillon Falls. We will be planting 200 native plants in the wetland area to improve habitat conditions for local wildlife. During our stewardship activities, we will learn about the UDWC and their mission, restore native sedges and remove non-native weeds, and to cap off the afternoon, we will celebrate with a well-earned refreshment!
DONATIONS
As part of our ongoing work with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, we are accepting donations that will directly fund the purchasing of native plants for this restoration project at Ryan Meadow.
Suggested Donation: $15, $30, $50
To learn more about UDWC and some other causes near and dear to our hearts, please go to our Community page.
If you’re not able to attend but would still like to make a donation, please call us at (541) 389-8359.
INCLUDED
- Transportation: to and from our office
- Gear: UDWC and Wanderlust Tours will provide all gear for planting. If you would like to bring your own gardening gloves, hand shovels, etc., you are welcome to do so.
- Celebrate! Enjoy complementary beer and bubbly water
PLEASE BRING
- WADERS: If you have waders, please bring them! Some of the areas where we will be working may require wading into the water a bit.
- Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)
- Layers: Warm layers for variable weather
- Miscellaneous Gear: Water bottle, camera, appropriate footwear for walking/hiking
- Snacks: Bring snacks (if desired)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2025 | 1:30PM – 4:30PM
Meet at our office – 61535 S. Hwy. 97 Suite 13 Bend, OR 97702
In association with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
*Registration is FREE – but required*
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This article appears in the Source September 18, 2025.
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