Scotch Broom Removal at Exploding Whale Memorial Park – Saturday, May 30

Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative at the Exploding Whale Memorial Park on Rhododendron Dr. in Florence, OR to remove invasive Scotch broom on Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM to Noon. We will removing small Scotch broom in a meadow and larger plants on a slope going down to the Siuslaw River. Bring closed-toe shoes, work gloves, water, and snacks. Please bring shovels or hoes, hand saws, or loppers if you have them. If you don’t, ODRC will have tools you can borrow.

Due to limited parking at the city park, please park along Hemlock St. and walk to the park (approximately 1000 feet).

Directions:

From the intersection of Hwy. 101 and Hwy. 126 in Florence, OR, go south on Hwy. 101 0.3 miles, turn right on Rhododendron Dr. and go 0.3 miles, turn left on Hemlock St. and park along the street. Go back to Rhododendron Dr. and walk west 0.2 miles to the park.

The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative’s mission is to collaboratively support, guide and promote Oregon dunes restoration and the preservation of the open sand, unique habitats, and dunes processes that benefit the plants, animals and people who live and play in this special place.