Eco-Blitz at Steigerwald Lake NWR
ORGANIZATION: Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards
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Get your hands dirty and contribute to the Portland-Vancouver area Species Inventory! At the Eco-Blitz, scientists, families, and community members will work together to get an overall count of the plants, animals, and other organisms that live at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
The event is free and open to all ages. No experience is necessary! Volunteers will receive brief training on using the iNaturalist app and experts will be on hand to help identify species. Snacks and beverages are provided, but please bring sunscreen, bug repellent, good walking shoes, smart phone (if you have one), and dress for the weather.
Registration is required and each walk is limited to 15 participants. You can sign up for one or more of the following walks on Eventbrite.com: http://bit.ly/2qTKUz2
7:30am-9:30am Birding
7:30am-9:30am Tracking/Mammals
10:00am-12:00pm Insects
12:00pm-2:00pm Plants
12:00pm-2:00pm Reptiles and Amphibians
8:30pm-10:30pm Bats
This event is sponsored by the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex ( Ridgefield, Steigerwald Lake, Franz Lake and Pierce NWRs) and its partner the Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards.
More opportunities with Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards
Location:
PO Box 827, Washougal, WA 98671, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote public awareness, appreciation and active support for Steigerwald Lake, Franz Lake, and Pierce National Wildlife Refuges.
We do this by:
* Educating people of all ages about the purpose and benefits of the Refuges and the opportunities for non-consumptive recreation on them (e.g., bird watching, nature photography, hiking)
* Supporting the operating activities of the Refuges
* Advocating for the Refuges to the community, news media, and government officials
* Encouraging people to volunteer their time and talents for the benefit of the Refuges
* Recruiting Refuge Stewards members and volunteers
Description
Our projects include:
* Restoring habitat by planting and maintaining native shrubs and other vegetation and removing blackberries and other non-native species
* Coordinating public outreach and environmental education programs in local communities to generate awareness and support
* Monitoring water quality and coordinating with state and local agencies and the public to improve water quality of streams impacting the Refuges
* Developing or improving public use facilities
* Raising funds to support these projects
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge35301 SE Lewis and Clark HwyWashougal, WA 98671
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2017
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