Butler Creek

The Butler Creek Conservation Area has two distinct forest habitats. While most of the Conservation Area is a mature red alder forest, the north-east portion is dominated by conifers. Here, Butler Creek meanders among the western red cedars and Douglas firs. In spring, the forest floor is covered in trillium and skunk cabbage. Coho, steelhead, and coastal cutthroat trout are the only documented salmonid species in Butler Creek and its tributaries; however, it may be accessible to other fish. Raptors, passerine birds and other typical Pacific Northwest species including deer and bobcat can be seen on site 

Restoration at the Butler Creek Conservation Area often entails pulling invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry and planting native trees and shrubs to increase plant diversity in the understory. The stewardship of the Conservation Area is often done with the help of community volunteers whose hard work help maintain this beautiful property.