Volunteers needed for Helena state park project

HELENA - Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks is seeking volunteers for a willow cutting and bank stabilization project in two Helena area parks on Friday Mar. 31.

Willow cuttings will be collected from Spring Meadow Lake State Park and used for an erosion control project and bank stabilization at Black Sandy State Park.

Volunteers will meet at the pavilion at Spring Meadow Lake State Park at 8:30 a.m. to collect equipment, sign a group volunteer agreement, go over cutting strategy, and split up to cut and bundle willows throughout the park. Snacks and drinks will be provided for all volunteers.

Please bring gloves, eye protection, clippers or a small saw, and mud boots/clothes. Willows will be tied in bundles of 25 and placing them to be picked up later on a trailer. 4000 – 5000 cuttings of one to three foot whips are needed for the project.

Please RSVP to cputchat@mt.gov or call park manager Craig Putchat with questions at 406-495-3270.

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