There's another opportunity for helping out at a Willow Harvest. Helena Area State Parks is seeking volunteers for a willow-cutting project on Friday, March 31st. The willows will be 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 8:30am. We will assign some gear, sign a group volunteer agreement, go over cutting strategy, and split up to cut and bundle willow whips throughout the park. We will supply bailing twine-to-tie bundles. Snacks and drinks will be provided for all volunteers.

Please bring gloves, eye protection, clippers or a small saw, (for cutting 1-3” whips). and mud boots/clothes. We will be tying willows in manageable bundles of 25, and placing bundles where we can pick them up on a trailer. We need a total of 4-5000 pieces for the project.

Please RSVP by calling Craig: 406-495-3270