Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Volunteer Planting at Fox Creek in Rainier - February 1st

02/01/2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Fox Creek -upstream from C Street
305 W 3rd St
Rainier, OR 97048

Description

Plant trees to enhance native habitat and improve the water quality of Fox Creek with your community. 

Saturday, February 1st, 9 AM - NOON

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 near the park's parking lot. The project area ranges from flat and in grass to muddy and sloped. 

We'll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.

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

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

Directions: A reminder email with directions 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 

9:15 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety and planting demo

9:30 AM - Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)

11:50 PM - Wrap up 

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: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and the City of Rainier.