Wapato Seed Gathering at Steigerwald Wildlife Refuge -October 16th

Help collect Wapato seeds and map the patches of Wapato thriving at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge in partnership with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and US Fish and Wildlife Service. Learn more about this local wildlife refuge, the significance of Wapato and earn 3 CBL hours.

Pre-registration is encouraged. 

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

• Families welcome to join. 

Accessibility: We will be caravaning to the Columbia floodplain where the Wapato has taken off.

We'll provide:  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: 910AM to 1PM 

10:00 AM - Arrive at the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge 

10:00AM - Introductions, project orientation, and goals

10:15 AM -Caravan to the Wapato patch near the Columbia River

10:40 AM - Collect Wapato seeds and map the clusters of thriving Wapato 

12:40 PM - Caravan back to the parking area

1:00 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