<![CDATA[Wasatch Wigeons

<![CDATA[Wasatch Wigeons - Volunteer]]>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:59:30 -0800EditMySite<![CDATA[Phragmites Mowing 6/17/2023]]>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:02:01 GMThttps://www.wasatchwigeons.org/volunteer/phragmites-mowing-6172023

Wasatch wigeons will be mowing phragmites on the Willard Spur
When: 6/17/2023, 7:00 am
Where: Willard Spur
Meet at: Flying J parking Lot by the Willard bay North Maria exit
What to Bring: Waders, sunscreen, bug spray

]]><![CDATA[Willard Spur Bulrush Planting]]>Tue, 16 May 2023 21:12:16 GMThttps://www.wasatchwigeons.org/volunteer/willard-spur-bulrush-planting

Wasatch Wigeons phragmites/tamarisk removal efforts have reached the point were its time to start re-vegetarian efforts. We'll be planting 900 bulrush plugs on the Willard Spur
When: June 10th, 7:00 am until done. Should be 5-6 hours pending volunteer turn out
Where: Meet up at the Flying J parking lot by the Willard Bay North Marina
What to bring: Gloves, sun screen, bug spray, muck boots, dress for current weather conditions
Boats: We could use boats (mud boat & Airboats) to shuttle crew/supplies back and forth from job sites. Let us know if you plan on bring yours out.
Water/drinks will be provided

]]><![CDATA[Nest Box Rethatching]]>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 01:09:48 GMThttps://www.wasatchwigeons.org/volunteer/nest-box-rethatching3174046February 18th, 7:00 am Ogden Nature Center Normally 4-5 hours
February 25th, 7:00 am Farmington Bay WMA
March 4th, 7:00 am Ogden Bay WMA
March 11th, 7:00 am Cutler reservoir (Benson)
Come out and join us at one of our waterfowl nest box re-thatching and maintenance days.
Work is done outside, so make sure you dress warm. Waders are required.
Please contact POC with any questions.
Bring cordless drills, wire cutters
We'll need boats at Ogden Bay WMA and cutler Reservoir

]]><![CDATA[Phragmites project at BRBR]]>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:43:16 GMThttps://www.wasatchwigeons.org/volunteer/phragmites-project-at-brbrWhat: WW will be conducting a phragmites mowing at the Bear River Mitgratory Bird Refuge
When: July 9th, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm (completion time is estimated)
Where: Meet at the job site off the Forest Street. PM Troy Burgess for exact location
Bring: Volunteers will need to:
1. Dress for the current weather conditions, including gloves (work boots)
2. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses
Water and lunch will be provided.

]]><![CDATA[Phragmites Mowing]]>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 02:41:43 GMThttps://www.wasatchwigeons.org/volunteer/phragmites-mowing9413579

Project will consist of: Mowing phragmites
When: June 25th, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Meet Flying J parking lot by Willard Bay North Marina
Bring: Volunteers will need to:
1. Dress for the current weather conditions, gloves, long sleeve-shirt, waders or muck boots may be needed
2. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, water (drinks)
3. No shorts or open toe shoes.

]]><![CDATA[Re-Vegitation - Phragmites Mowing - Willard Spur]]>Sun, 29 May 2022 15:48:06 GMThttps://www.wasatchwigeons.org/volunteer/re-vegitation-phragmites-mowing-willard-spur

What: Phragmites mowing and re-vegitation efforts at the Willard Spur
When: June 11th, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm (completion time is estimated)
Where: Meet in the boat ramp parking lot for the Willard Spur channel
Bring: Volunteers will need to:
1. Dress for the current weather conditions, including gloves (waders/muck boots/work boots needed)
2. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses
Water and lunch will be provided.

]]><![CDATA[Phragmites Mowing]]>Sun, 29 May 2022 15:41:53 GMThttps://www.wasatchwigeons.org/volunteer/phragmites-mowing4839590

Project will consist of: Mowing phragmites
When: June 4th, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Meet Flying J parking lot by Willard Bay North Marina
Bring: Volunteers will need to:
1. Dress for the current weather conditions, gloves, long sleeve-shirt, waders or muck boots may be needed
2. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, water (drinks)
3. No shorts or open toe shoes.

]]><![CDATA[Bear River Shoreline Phragmites]]>Thu, 12 May 2022 02:52:11 GMThttps://www.wasatchwigeons.org/volunteer/bear-river-shoreline-phragmites

WW is starting a new phragmites project at BRBR

What: WW will be conducting a phragmites mowing at the Bear River Mitgratory Bird Refuge
When: May 21st, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm (completion time is estimated)
Where: Meet in the N.E. corner of the Loves truck stop off the Forest Street exit of I 15
Bring: Volunteers will need to:
1. Dress for the current weather conditions, including gloves (waders/muck boots/work boots needed)
2. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses
Water and lunch will be provided.

]]><![CDATA[Willard Spur Tamarisk / Phragmites Mowing]]>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 02:02:25 GMThttps://www.wasatchwigeons.org/volunteer/willard-spur-tamarisk-phragmites-mowingPOC: Troy Burgess 801-620-0729

What:
WW will be conducting a cut and treat and on tamarisk and mowing phragmites on the Willard Spur as part of our mitigation program.
When: April 1st, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
April 2nd, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
April 9th, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
April 15th, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
April 16th, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
April 23rd, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
April 29th, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
April 30th, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Meet in the flying J parking lot by the Willard Bay North Maria.
We'll need a couple airboats or mud boats to help haul out the tamarisk and shuttle supplies April 2nd
Bring: Volunteers will need to:
1. Dress for the current weather conditions, including gloves (waders/muck boots needed)
2. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses
Water and lunch will be provided.

]]><![CDATA[Nest Box Rethatching]]>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 01:32:58 GMThttps://www.wasatchwigeons.org/volunteer/nest-box-rethatchingMarch 19th, 8:00 am Benson Parking Lot, Cutler Reservoir Normally 4-5 hours
Come out and join us at one of our waterfowl nest box re-thatching and maintenance days.
Work is done outside, so make sure you dress warm. Waders are required.
Please contact POC with any questions.
Bring cordless drills, wire cutters

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