Klymit Volunteer Day

Recently, Klymit employees had an opportunity to volunteer with the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation (CCF). This is a local organization that cares for and educates about the ecosystems found in Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood, and Mill Creek canyons. Our volunteers helped with pulling invasive species of weeds.

Invasive plant species found in Big Cottonwood Canyon include many types of thistles. One type of weed is called Canada Thistle and has fluffy seeds when flowering, similar to dandelions, which can spread very quickly and effectively. Other thistles have burs, which stick to human clothing and animal fur to be transferred elsewhere in the canyon. 

When large patches of invasive species grow, they can interfere with the growth of native plants and, even more likely, be a common source of wildfires. You can see a full list of the invasive and native plants found in Utah canyons by visiting the CCF website.

Our Klymit volunteers worked on pulling weeds in the Spruces campground near water sources and campsites. Our group ended up pulling 381 pounds of weeds! 

To read the full article about our volunteer day and CCF, click here!

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