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Volunteer Planting at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge-MLK DAY
ORGANIZATION: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Spots available: 10+
Plant trees to enhance native habitat at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Pre-registration is required.
All ages and abilities are welcome. Let us know if you need accommodations to participate.
Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.
Accessibility: The planting site is a 20 - 25 minute walk from parking on a gravel trail. Expect uneven and muddy terrain.
We'll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.
What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful for the wind.
What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear.
Directions: A reminder email with directions and parking info will be sent 3 days before the event.
Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Schedule:
9:00 AM - Check in and hike into site
9:20 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety
9:40 AM - Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)
11:40 PM - Wrap up and hike back to parking area
12:00 PM - End of event
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, Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, One Tree Planted Foundation
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About Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Location:
811 SW NAITO PKWY STE 410, PORTLAND, OR 97204, US
Mission Statement
To improve the lower Columbia River by protecting and restoring nature and clean water for current and future generations of fish, wildlife and people.
Description
The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership is a non-profit, a National Estuary Program, and a collection of dedicated scientists, educators, and community members who are passionate about the Columbia River.
We focus on the lower 146 miles of the Columbia River, from Bonneville Dam to the Pacific Ocean, including the tidally influenced portions of tributaries in that area. The watershed includes 28 cities, nine counties, and 45 school districts within the states of Oregon and Washington.
CAUSE AREAS
Environment
WHEN
Mon Jan 20, 2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge35501 SE Evergreen Hwy.Washougal, WA 98671
(45.57224 ,-122.3083 )
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 20
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- No Donation