Invasive Plant Removal at Cowlitz Wildlife Area

Event Start Date: 4/10/2026 9:00 AM

Event End Date: 4/11/2026 4:00 PM

Timezone: PDT

Want a chance to help with habitat management on public land with a valued partner? WDFW is leading a two-day invasive plant removal at Cowlitz Wildlife Area and we would love to see BHA members making an impact. Sign up for either one day or both and join BHA leaders and other volunteers.

This project involves the removal of invasive vegetation—including Scotch broom, invasive blackberry, ivy, and other non-native plants—within a designated wildlife area. These invasive species spread aggressively, crowding out native plants that wildlife depend on for food, shelter, and nesting habitat, and they can alter soil conditions and natural ecological processes. Dense invasive growth also reduces plant diversity and degrades habitat quality for birds, mammals, insects, and pollinators. By removing these invasive plants, we help restore native vegetation, improve habitat structure, and support healthier, more resilient ecosystems that better sustain wildlife now and into the future.

Dry camping will be an option for those that would like to participate for multiple days.

You will first need to register as a WDFW volunteer. The portal can be found at this link: https://wdfw.volunteermatters.org/login

RSVP and sign up for the project here: https://wdfw.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/93

LOCATION:

46.53422, -122.34278

Morton, WA, 98356