Join us on June 20th to help prevent the spread of Herb Robert, a pesky invasive plant growing around the Ape Caves of Mount St. Helens!

Herb Robert is a non-native species spreading through old-growth forests along the Lewis River, with high tolerance to shady under stories and the ability to spread via hiking boots. As visitor rates increase in the Ape Caves, Herb Robert has become a particular concern to CFC and the U.S. Forest Service. It is critical this time of year to clear Herb Robert from the area to prevent spreading to more remote and pristine areas!

We will meet at the Ape Caves, approximately 90 minute drive from Portland, at 10:30am on Monday, June 20th. CFC will secure parking passes and provide all required materials.

Herb-Robert is easy to pull, but you will need to be able to get up and down into a kneeling position repeatedly. We will be on maintained trails and parking lots for the majority of this trip, with occasional areas of mud and uneven ground. Volunteers will receive an email one week before the event with additional information. Volunteers will have the chance to explore the caves once they finish at 2:00pm.

Volunteers will receive a complimentary Old Fashioned during their next visit to the Library! For additional information and car-pool sign up, please email MWL Event Manager, Bailey Broxson, at events@mwlpdx.com.

We can’t wait to preserve the forest with you!