Walk & Weed Invasive Species

June 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM – noon
Black Butte Ranch GMRC

Join us for an educational work party activity. Cody Stevens, our Natural Resources technician, will discuss what makes a plant an invasive species, why it is an issue, how to identify them, and how to remove them. Come learn and weed with fellow community members.

Native Plant Sale

May 23, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Black Butte Ranch General Store

Join us for our annual Native Plant Sale featuring regionally adapted species that support pollinators, birds, and healthy ecosystems.

Pre-order Sale May 1 - 15, 2026

Water Hemlock Data Collection & Removal

May 21, 2026 • 10:00 AM – noon
Black Butte Ranch Lakeside Bistro Parking Lot

This work party is a combination of education, community science, and physical effort. Training will occur prior to the activity. If data collection is more your speed (less strenuous), come for the education and community science part. We need volunteers to note the location of water hemlock in the BBR waterways.

Bitterbrush Bash

April 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Black Butte Ranch Sports Field Parking Lot

To continue our fire mitigation efforts, ensuring the health and resiliency of the Black Butte region, join us to remove bitterbrush and pine needles in the area close to BBR’s water treatment plant.

Community Science Takes Flight

April 22, 2026 • 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Black Butte Ranch Community Center

What if protecting a bird that has declined by 90% could start right outside your window? The Evening Grosbeak has experienced dramatic population declines. Join the Black Butte Conservancy on Earth Day to discover how a simple community science project can help researchers track and protect this remarkable species—no experience required.

Bluebird Monitoring Training

April 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Black Butte Ranch Lakeside Bistro

If you’re interested in joining the monitoring team, please attend this training session.

Bitterbrush Bash

April 9, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Black Butte Ranch Sports Field Parking Lot

To continue our fire mitigation efforts, ensuring the health and resiliency of the Black Butte region, join us to remove bitterbrush and pine needles in the area close to BBR’s water treatment plant.