Volunteer Corner: Work Party

The Chavez property on Cattron Road in Clinton is a 28-acre gem at the headwaters of Glendale Creek. On the Whidbey Audubon habitat tour in September, Lee Chavez pointed out holly, ivy, blackberries, scotch broom and other noxious weeds that she is trying to eliminate. “It’s a big and never-ending job!” she said. The property has a public benefit rating, and Lee welcomes Whidbey Audubon members to walk, bird and enjoy the beautiful forest, field and wetland habitat. Please come help on Saturday, November 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. We’ll pull, dig and cut weeds; and plant and fence some new trees. Bring gloves, loppers, shears and shovels. In event of heavy rain or high winds, the event will be Sunday, November 21 from noon to 3 p.m.

Directions: from Highway 525 traffic light at Ken’s Korner, Clinton, take Cultus Bay Road south for 2 miles, turn left onto Cattron Road. (French Road means you’ve gone too far.) No restroom on site. Please carpool if you can. You’ll be guided to parking. Click to email questions to the Conservation Committee.