Field Trip: Fernhill Wetlands, Sunday, May 19, leave from FBC after worship

Fernhill is part of more than 700 acres in Forest Grove owned by Clean Water Services for water resources management. In the summer, five million gallons of water are cleaned each day at Forest Grove and then Fernhill before flowing to the Tualatin River. In 2014, 90 acres of old sewage lagoons were transformed into treatment wetlands. The water has been managed to encourage the growth and establishment of over one million native wetland plants and four billion seeds, planted for water quality and for habitat. Birds and wildlife have taken to the 180 logs and snags that were anchored into place. Head over with FBC friends to enjoy the scenery, observe the wildlife, and travel the 1.1 mile ADA-accessible loop around Fernhill Lake. Birder Jessica Payne will help guide us. RSVP to erika@fbcmac.org and the church will purchase a Harvest Fresh boxed lunch for you for our picnic.