Volunteer for Trails on National Public Lands Day 9/30!
ORGANIZATION: Mount St. Helens Institute
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Volunteer for Trails this year on National Public Lands Day!
The Washington Trails Association and the Mount St. Helens Institute are partnering to host a volunteer trail work party on on the June Lake Trail, a beloved spot on the southside of Mount St. Helens. Although unscathed by the 1980 eruption, the June Lake Trail offers a glimpse of the mountain's volcanic power. At its end a small lake and waterfall formed by an ancient lava flow is a nice, short dayhike destination. Beyond the lake the trail links to the Loowit Trail that circumnavigates the mountain near treeline.
Lend a hand repairing a popular family friendly hike to charming June Lake. We'll be restoring much needed drainage structures no experience necessary!
The loose soils and lay out of the trail mean that it is susceptible to erosion. Our crew will work on installing and rebuilding drainage structures like water bars, drain dips and check dams to divert or slow the speed of water to minimize erosion. Never built a drainage structure before? No Problem! We'll teach you.
What it Takes to Do This Work Party
- No experience is necessary-just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
- Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
- Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18
To Register for this Work Party and Volunteer, please go online to this website:
https://www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule/workparty/a2mA0000008pkhe/
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About Mount St. Helens Institute
Location:
42218 NE Yale Bridge Rd., Amboy, WA 98601, US
Mission Statement
The Institute's mission is to promote stewardship, science and appreciation of volcanic landscapes of Mount St. Helens and the Pacific Northwest.
Description
The Mount St. Helens Institute connects people of all ages to Mount St. Helens and our natural world through educational programing designed to enrich visitors’ appreciation and understanding of the Pacific Northwest’s youngest and most active volcano.
We are proud of the many ways we connect people to the volcano they love, from our outdoor youth education programing hosted at the Mount St. Helens Science & Learning Center at Coldwater, to expert lead field seminars and guided exploration programs, to meaningful volunteer opportunities occurring all over Mount St. Helens and surrounding Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
We consider ourselves to be purveyors of passion; and our passion is Mount St. Helens.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mt St Helens National Volcanic MonumentJune LakeMount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, WA 98632
DATE POSTED
September 7, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 10
- One Day!