Volunteer Planting at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge - December 3rd

Plant trees to enhance native habitat and improve the water quality of Gibbons Creek during the final year of this amazing project. Come and join in the fun of planting the old parking lot and returning it to a native forest! (don't worry, it was dug up by machines first )

For more information on the Steigerwald Reconnection Project visit: https://www.refuge2020.info/steigerwald-reconnection-project

Saturday, December 3rd, 9AM - 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 the dug up original parking lot. It will most likely be flat and muddy. 

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

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

What you should bring: Water bottle, raingear and layers.

Directions: A reminder email with directions and parking info will be sent 2-3 days before the event.

Schedule: 

9:00 AM - Check in, Introductions, project orientation

9:20 AM - Walk to site, safety talk and planting demo

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

11:50 AM - Wrap up and walk to parking area

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

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, Bonneville Power Administration, Washington Department of Ecology, Port of Camas-Washougal, Friends of the Columbia Gorge, Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, One Tree Planted Foundation, Camas-Washougal Community Chest, City of Washougal, City of Camas, Washougal School District, Camas School District, BNSF Railroad, M Bar J Ranch, and Washington Department of Transportation.

Steigerwald Reconnection Tour