Volunteer Planting at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge - February 23rd, 1pm-4pm

Plant trees to enhance native habitat at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. 

Sunday, February 23rd, 1PM - 4 PM 

Pre-registration is required.

• All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs.

• 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. 

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 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:

1:00 PM - Check in and hike into site

1:30 PM - Introductions, project orientation, safety

1:40 PM - Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)

3:30 PM - Wrap up and hike back to parking area

4:00 PM - End of event

Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: US Fish & Wildlife Service, Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board, and One Tree Planted Foundation.