Heather Meadows Restoration Project

Portions of Heather Meadows have been severely degraded by thousands of visitors each year.

Recreation has turned some areas into moonscapes with little or no native vegetation.

Tree islands have been severely degraded by hikers and picnickers.

Shuksan Conservancy is working with the Nooksack Tribe, the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, and other groups to revegetate damaged areas with pollinator friendly plants and install barriers and signs to protect new growth.

Native plant seeds have been collected and processed for sowing by volunteers during 2025. Volunteers will also help with removing non-native plants from Heather Meadows.

Public education is an important part of meadow restoration. Tribal and other youth will participate in learning and restoration field trips to Heather Meadows.

Volunteers will greet visitors to Heather Meadows and provide information on what they can do to protect native plants and pollinators.

Shuksan Conservancy will also work with the Nooksack Tribe and Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest to design and install permanent signs with information on treaty rights, first foods (especially huckleberries), and the bumble bees needed to pollinate first foods.