Volunteer: Tansy & Teasel Pull at JB Farm Preserve

JB Farm on Orcas Island is a partially forested preserve (containing some of the island's largest Garry oak trees) with agricultural fields that slope down to a creek that eventually empties into West Sound. 

For this volunteer outing, we will focus on removing tansy ragwort, teasel, and other invasive plants from various areas across this iconic Crow Valley Creek property. We will introduce the preserve to the participants, talk about the vision and significance of the watershed, and see some of the different habitat on the property as the day progresses.

The grounds are relatively flat, but could be muddy and pitted in some areas where we are working. SJPT will supply necessary tools but feel free to bring your trowel, hori-horis, or other hand tools. We will also provide snacks, but please bring your own lunch. It will likely be a hot and dry day, so bring plenty of water.

Stewardship Manager Meghan Howard will lead and Liz Doane, Education & Outreach Specialist, will support.

Please arrange your own transportation to Orcas Island and let us know what method that will be. If you plan to walk on to the ferry, please let us know beforehand and we can carpool out to the property together. For Orcas residents, we will provide you with directions to the meet-up location prior to the event. 

• Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
• Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
• Location: JB Farm on Orcas Island (meet-up instructions will be emailed to registered participants)
• Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear, sun protection as needed, work gloves, hori-hori, and/or hand trowel (if you have them), water, lunch. Snacks will be provided by SJPT.
• Questions? Email Liz Doane

Please note:

1. This event is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. (You can join the waiting list when you sign up if capacity has been reached. If there are cancellations, we will contact the next in line as soon as possible.)
2. All participants are required to sign an SJPT liability waiver. Please ensure that everyone you register, including yourself, has filled out our online waiver in English or en Español (required as part of the registration process).