Volunteer Planting at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Saturday 3/14

Plant trees and shrubs to enhance native habitat at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Join the Washougal Second Saturdays Parks Program, the Estuary Partnership and the USFWS in this community event. 

Saturday, March 14th, 9:30 AM -12:30 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 15-minute walk from parking on a gravel trail. Expect uneven and muddy terrain. 

We'll provide: Planting 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:

9:30 AM - Check in and hike into site

9:50 AM - Introductions and project orientation

10:00 AM - Planting native trees and shrubs 

12:15 PM - Wrap up and hike back to parking area

12:30 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, Washougal Second Saturdays Parks Program and One Tree Planted Foundation.