Volunteers pull weeds so the native grasslands and wildflowers of the Blackfoot Valley can flourish

Volunteers pull weeds so the native grasslands and wildflowers of the Blackfoot Valley can flourish
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SwanWood
(4 miles / 6.5 km)
Ovando
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Brand Bar Museum
(5.5 miles / 8.9 km)
Experiences
Rich Ranch
(9.1 miles / 14.7 km)
WTR Outfitters
(14.8 miles / 24 km)
K Lazy Three Outfitters
(31.9 miles / 51.5 km)
Regional Perspectives
Pyramid Mountain Lumber Company
(14.3 miles / 23.1 km)
Spring for the Birds!
(14.8 miles / 23.9 km)
Forestry in the Crown
(35.9 miles / 58.1 km)
Local Topics
The Blackfoot Challenge
(5.5 miles / 8.9 km)
Travelers' Rest State Park
(44.8 miles / 72.6 km)
Angus McDonald
(47.3 miles / 76.5 km)
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Weed Wacker Rodeo
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Contacts

Ali Duvall

Weed Coordinator

Email:
ali@blackfootchallenge.org
 

PO Box 103
Ovando, MT 59854
406-793-3900 www.blackfootchallenge.org
Blackfoot River Clean Up and Weed Pull Event
LAT: 47.0402
LON: -113.2471
Elevation: 4027 FT (1227 M)
Description of Volunteer Opportunity

The Big Blackfoot Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the Blackfoot Challenge, and other partners sponsor two Anglers Against Weeds - Weed Pull/River Cleanup Days at Russell Gates Fishing Access in June and August. The purpose of the weed pulls is to see first-hand the impact of weeds and educate community members, recreationists and sportsmen about the importance of working together on weed management. Community members and partners help pull knapweed and leafy spurge from the river corridor.

Types of Volunteer Work Available

Work activities: Setup event, pull and bag weeds, remove garbage from river's edge.

Activity Level

Easy

Appropriate Ages for Volunteer Opportunity

All Ages

Special Skills that May be Required or Helpful

Able to climb down river banks

Typical Size of Groups

35-40

Access to Volunteer Site

Gravel Road

Overnight Shelter Arrangements (if an overnight volunteer opportunity)

None Provided

Stipend or Expense PerDiem Available

No

Expenses Volunteer Should Expect

Transportation to site