Help Restore Lake Piru Event a Success
Pictured are local Piru rangers giving a talk to the volunteers about the local history and wildlife. Inset, volunteers counting tamarisk for data collection. Photos courtesy John Ziegler, Marketing Manager, Channel Islands Restoration.
Pictured are local Piru rangers giving a talk to the volunteers about the local history and wildlife. Inset, volunteers counting tamarisk for data collection. Photos courtesy John Ziegler, Marketing Manager, Channel Islands Restoration.
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Channel Islands Restoration (CIR) hosted a family-friendly volunteer day at Lake Piru to clear Tamarisk and other invasive weeds in Piru Creek on October 26th. Tamarisk can consume up to 200 gallons daily, threatening local biodiversity and harming wildlife. Removing these weeds can help restore the forest’s natural beauty and ecological health.

Agenda for the day was Volunteer Work: Teamed up with fellow environmental advocates to remove tamarisk and other invasive weeds; Educational Talks: Heard from experts about the native ecology of the Piru Creek Watershed; Food and Refreshments: Enjoyed lunch and snacks thanks to CIR.

It was a chance to make a tangible difference in preserving the local environment, and to protect and nurture a riparian zone. Volunteers brought their enthusiasm and commitment!