SEASIDE Ivy, blackberry and broom oh my! North Coast Land Conservancys (NCLC) Saturday Morning Stewardship program will be at the Seaside Mill Ponds from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 28, to make a dent in the invasive plant population around the ponds.

The Seaside Mill Ponds were first excavated for a gravel quarry, then converted to holding ponds for timber and later abandoned. NCLC helped the city of Seaside acquire the land, which now serves the community as wildlife habitat for migratory song birds and waterfowl, beavers and otters, and scenic open space for walking and bird watching.

Over the years, a large portion of disturbed ground has allowed English ivy, Himalayan blackberry and Scotch broom to take hold.

Saturday Morning Stewardship is a monthly program hosted by North Coast Land Conservancy, which invites community volunteers to join in and help create and enhance wildlife habitat on conserved lands along the North Oregon Coast. Volunteers should bring gloves, water and a snack; tools will be provided. Programs are rain or shine, so dress for the day’s weather and wear sturdy shoes. There will not be access to public restrooms.

Contact NCLC Stewardship Director Celeste Coulter at 503-738-9126 or celeste@nclctrust.org for directions to the work site. More information is available at www.nclctrust.org