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Around the Island |
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We previously worked with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department on various invasive species removal and restoration projects with a long term vision of restoring the Glassbar property to its natural condition. Hopefully we will work again later this Fall with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department on the Glassbar property. So, its summertime, let's have some fun! The property is a unique clothing optional place for all to enjoy. Before visiting the property, take a look at the OPRD regulations and the Glassbar Island Volunteers suggested guidelines. |
April 2010: Check out the Eugene Weekly's Earth Day 2010 story about the Glassbar Island Volunteers.
April has been another busy month for the Glassbar Island Volunteers. For a few days the river was low enough to cross over to the island. The big project on the island is preparing an area on the north side of the island to be a volleyball field. Note: Due to the work stopage, work on the volleyball field has also been stopped.
The Glassbar Island Volunteers have also spent a lot of time and effort in April clearing blackberry vines and other exotic weeds from the sides of the trail which goes from the gravel road to sunset vista and the area around the grotto. Great job people!
March 2010: This has been a very active spring and winter for the Glassbar Island Volunteers and their friends.
In March, friends of Glassbar Island Volunteers spent a chilly morning planting native species plants by the picnic tables. Click here to view a slide show of their work. Also, various animals have been seen in the newly reclaimed areas such as the Western Pond turtles and mink.
In February, Glassbar Island Volunteers partnered with Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah and Oregon State Parks to remove blackberries and English ivy, both exotic weeds that choke out native plants and trees. Girdling ivy on tree trunks suppresses ivy berry production and the spread of this weed. Mowing blackberries allows native wildflowers and shrubs to recover and thrive. Click here to view slide show images of their work and achievements.
Feb. 21, turtles are beginning to use the tree debris placed in the pond - see image #3 in the slide show.
Feb. 15, blackberry vine removal is taking place in the orange outlined areas on the state owned property.
The areas outlined in green are where the ivy removal from trees is taking place.
The areas outlined in red are where the blackberry vines are being removed.
Some dead tree debris has been placed along the edges of the pond (and extended into the pond) to enhance the natural habitat used by fish and Western Pond turtles who inhabit the ponds in the area.
The Glassbar Island Volunteers really appreciate the time and effort that the volunteers have contributed in this effort
To view previous events and projects from 2008 thru 2009, click here.