Habitat Restoration

In Central Oregon, the health of native ecosystems is increasingly challenged by invasive species, habitat loss, and landscape degradation. Invasive plants such as reed canary grass and knapweed displace native vegetation, reducing food and shelter for wildlife and weakening ecological function. In response, the Black Butte Conservancy leads volunteer-powered restoration that combines invasive species removal with native habitat restoration to rehabilitate degraded lands. Through hands-on work parties and educational outreach, we help community members identify and remove invasive plants and learn which native species best support birds, pollinators, and wildlife. By engaging our community in both action and learning, we are restoring and strengthening biodiversity, ecological resilience in the face of environmental challenges, and the natural heritage that sustains both wildlife and people across the Black Butte region.

Join us at our next work party. Together, we can restore and steward this special place.