Volunteer Stewardship at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge -EARTH DAY- April 20th

Celebrate Earth Day and join in the mulching fun with us. Your work will help newly planted native trees and shrubs at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge thrive. The mulch will help the plants survive the hot summers by suppressing weeds and maintaining moisture.  

Saturday, April 20th, 9 AM - 12 PM

Pre-registration is required.

• All ages and abilities are welcome. Let us know if you need accommodations to participate.

• Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

Accessibility: The planting site is a 25-30 minute walk from parking on a gravel trail. Expect uneven and muddy terrain. 

We'll provide: Work gloves, tools, snacks and warm beverages.

What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful for the wind.

What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear.

Directions: A reminder email with directions and parking info will be sent 3 days before the event.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Schedule:

9:00 AM - Check in and hike into site

9:30 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety

9:45 AM - Mulching native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)

11:35 PM - Wrap up and hike back to parking area

12:00 PM - End of event

We welcome ALL ages, races and ethnicities, religions, gender identities, countries of origin, sexual orientation, immigrants and refugees, abilities and disabilities, spoken and signed languages. Together, we are a stronger community working toward a common goal.

Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: US Fish & Wildlife Service, Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, One Tree Planted Foundation