Volunteer Planting at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge - March 10th

Plant trees to enhance native habitat and improve the water quality of Gibbons Creek during the final year of this amazing project. 

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

Friday, March 10th, 9:30 - 12:30 

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 a 20 minute walk on a gravel trail. The planting area is 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: 

9:30 AM - Check in, Introductions, project orientation

9:40 AM - Walk to site, safety talk and planting demo

10:00 AM - Plant trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)

12:00 PM - Wrap up and walk back to parking lot

12:30 PM  - End of event

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, Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, One Tree Planted Foundation

Steigerwald Reconnection Tour