Volunteer: Garry Oak Maintenance at the Shooting Star Meadow Preserve

The Shooting Star Meadow Preserve is a wonderful parcel of land on the hillside of Cady Mountain on San Juan Island. This 10-acre property is one of the more recent acquisitions of the Preservation Trust, but one that we're especially excited about due to its abundant wildflower meadows and natural Garry oak stands.

San Juan Island Land Steward Ben Hallowell will lead, and Liz Doane, Education & Outreach Specialist, will support. 

The grounds are relatively flat, but we will be walking up and down some moderately steep hillsides. It could be muddy and puddled in some areas where we are working, so we recommend rubber boots. SJPT will supply necessary tools and some snacks, but feel free to bring your own hand tools. 

Please bring your own water and lunch and arrange your own transportation to Red Mill Farm. We'll plan to meet there and carpool out to the Shooting Star Meadow Preserve together. 

• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
• Location: Shooting Star Meadows Preserve on San Juan Island (meet at Red Mill Farm, 290 Valley Farms Road)
• Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear, work gloves, water, lunch
• Questions? Email Liz Doane, SJPT Education & Outreach Specialist

Please note:

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.)

All participants are required to sign an SJPT liability waiver. Please ensure that everyone you register, including yourself, has filled out our online annual waiver in English or en Español (required as part of the registration process).