Volunteer Planting at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge - March 11th
Admission
- Free
Location
Washougal, WA 98671
United States of America
Summary
Description
Plant trees to enhance native habitat around the newly created floodplain during the final year of this amazing project.
For more information on the Steigerwald Reconnection Project visit: https://www.refuge2020.info/steigerwald-reconnection-project
Saturday, March 11th, 9AM - Noon
Pre-registration is required
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All ages and abilities are welcome. Let us know if you need accommodations to participate.
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Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.
Accessibility: The planting site will be accessed by 15-minute walk on a packed gravel trail. The project area is very flat but could be 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 3 days before the event.
Schedule:
9:00 AM - Check in, Introductions, project orientation
9:10 AM - Walk to site, safety talk and planting demo
9:35 AM - Plant trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)
11:40 AM - Wrap up and walk back to parking lot.
12:00 PM - Head out
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.