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Habitat Restoration for Endangered Species at Ridgefield NWR!
ORGANIZATION: Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Help plant habitat for the Endangered Columbian White-tailed Deer in the wild and beautiful setting of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. We will be planting 5,200 native trees and shrubs to provide cover and forage for the deer and other wildlife.
There are several planting dates, beginning in November and ending in March. Please note which you would like to attend in your message. Separate dates can be arranged for large groups - send an email to aiden_forsi@fws.gov for more information.
Planting dates are as follows: November 4, 7, 18, 21, December 2, 5, 9, 16, January 13, 18 (MLK Day), 23, 27, February 6, 10, 20, 24, March 2, 5.
Perks of joining us for our events are:
* Getting to explore areas of the refuge not usually accessible to visitors
* Learning more about the local wildlife and environment.
* Snacks, hot drinks, good company, and outstanding scenery.
* Satisfaction knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of an endangered species for years to come.
All work days are from 9 am to 12:30 pm rain or shine. Dress for the weather including waterproof boots. No experience necessary. Registration is encouraged but not required. All volunteers must complete a Visitor Service Agreement prior to volunteering which can be found here http://1.usa.gov/1NzriIg.
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1965 to provide wintering habitat for the dusky subspecies of the Canada goose. Today, the refuge is a place where people can share a bond with nature, and each other, by passing on outdoor traditions to new generations. As the population of the region increases, the refuge will become even more important to wildlife and those seeking to connect with nature.
More opportunities with Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
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About Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Location:
28908 NW Main Avenue, PO Box 457, Ridgefield, WA 98642, US
Mission Statement
A hundred years in the making, the National Wildlife Refuge system is a network of habitats that benefits wildlife, provides unparalleled outdoor experiences for all Americans, and protects a healthy environment.
Description
The refuge is a place where people can share a bond with nature, and each other, by passing on outdoor traditions to new generations. As the population of the region increases, the refuge will become even more important to wildlife and those seeking to connect with nature.
Just minutes North of the Portland/Vancouver Metro area, the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is approximately 5,300 acres along the lower reaches of the Columbia River. A lush mixture of wetlands, grasslands, riparian corridors, and forests provide the ideal environment for many species including neotropical song birds, wintering waterfowl, and other local native species.
The refuge also preserves the most intact archaeological site on the lower Columbia River, and evidence of at least 2,300 years of continuous human occupation. That history and culture is interpreted through the Cathlapotle Plankhouse built in 2005 and open to visitors on the weekends in the spring and summer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1071 S. Hillhurst Rd.River 'S' Unit Visitor KioskRidgefield, WA 98642
DATE POSTED
October 20, 2015
SKILLS
- Environmental Science
- Habitat Restoration
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A