Preschool Friendly Volunteer Planting at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge - March 5th

03/05/2023 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Washougal, WA 98671
United States of America

Summary

Plant trees to enhance native habitat and improve the habitat near the Columbia River

Description

Join in the fun at this family friendly planting geared toward younger children. 

Sunday, March 5th, 9:30 - 12:00 

Pre-registration is required 

  • All Ages welcome, geared toward children ages 2-12

Accessibility: The planting site is a 20 minute walk on a gravel trail. The planting area may be muddy. 

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

What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy shoes, 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)

11:30 AM - Wrap up and walk back to parking area

12:00 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, 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.

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