There is a habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, August 22^nd from 9:00 AM to noon!  I have attached the flyer with pertinent details and all of the 2026 dates for our remaining habitat stewardship events. 

For this event, we will be spreading mulch in the Flett Wetland restoration area to slow regrowth of blackberries.  We can also remove invasive plant species (blackberry, tansy ragwort, and St. John’s wort) and/or picking up trash.  We will provide gloves, tools, and snacks!  If you have a wheelbarrow or wagon that would work for moving mulch, feel free to bring it.  If you have gloves and/or tools of your own that you prefer using, please feel free to bring them. 

CPTC’s Outdoor Lab is across Steilacoom Blvd. from campus.  We would appreciate it if folks would park on campus (enter campus at Hageness Drive, which is near Lakes Body Shop) and then walk across Steilacoom Blvd. to the Flett Property.  Here is a Google Maps link to the suggested parking lot:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/zqYDX1ogeJZemu5t5.  You can cross the street at the Steilcoom Blvd. and Hageness Drive intersection.  Don’t forget to dress for the weather and bring water to drink!  

We appreciate your help and look forward to seeing you on Saturday!  Please reach out if you have any questions or problems.

Best,
Derek R. Faust, Ph.D.