Celebrate Orca Recovery Day @ South Prairie Creek Preserve - Join PCD's Oct. 19 Work Party!

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: Pierce Conservation District

ORD Orca Costume

Join Pierce Conservation District from 9 AM - 12 PM on Saturday, October 19th , for the annual Orca Recovery Day (ORD) work party at South Prairie Creek Preserve near Orting. ORD is an intentional day of action to build awareness and make a difference for Puget Sound’s iconic orca, the Southern Resident Killer Whales. Partner organizations host stewardship volunteer events around the region to promote healthy habitat for salmon, the Southern Residents' primary food source.

  • South Prairie Creek Preserve is one of the most productive salmon runs in the area and greatly contribute to supporting (and feeding!) our resident orcas.
The main event will take place from 9 AM - 12 PM and participants will plant a mix of trees and shrubs throughout the site to enhance salmon habitat along the creek. Child-friendly activities will be available and attendees are invited to join an optional 8 AM Bird Walk with PCD's resident Birder to appreciate and learn about the Preserve's thriving avian community. What To Expect:
  • Physical work - volunteers will plant many trees and shrubs
  • Uneven terrain with wet and/or muddy ground
  • A port-a-potty will be available on site
  • Parking is limited; please carpool with your party, if possible
  • Tools, gloves, and training will be provided (volunteers are welcome to bring their own gloves)
What To Bring:
  • Dress for the weather and wear clothing that can get dirty. Please wear long pants and sleeves, sturdy, closed-toe shoes (no sandals or flats), a water-resistant jacket, and dress in layers.
  • A full water bottle!
Link to Register: https://zfrmz.com/F09ogV5UBrQ7d2aTIwJ2

4 More opportunities with Pierce Conservation District

Request failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
VIRTUAL
New
More
Opportunities

About Pierce Conservation District

Location:

308 W Stewart Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371, US

Mission Statement

The Pierce Conservation District works with the community to improve water quality, promote sustainable agriculture, create thriving habitat, and build a just and healthy food system for all, through education, community engagement, and financial and technical assistance.

Description

The Pierce Conservation District works with the community to improve water quality, promote sustainable agriculture, create thriving habitat, and build a just and healthy food system for all, through education, community engagement, and financial and technical assistance. Our district’s roots run deep in our community. Created in 1949 as part of a national response to the ecological disaster of the 1930s known as the Dust Bowl, we have worked for over 65-years to help local farmers, cities, and citizens address numerous sustainability challenges. Conserving our natural resources for future generations gets more difficult with each year, making the work of Pierce Conservation District more important than ever.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Oct 19, 2024
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

South Prairie Creek PreserveSouth Prairie, WA 98385

(47.13628,-122.12117)
 

DATE POSTED

September 12, 2024

SKILLS

  • Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Policy
  • Environmental Education
  • Gardening
  • Horticulture
  • Outdoor Recreation

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Youth Policy: Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Report this opportunity