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Join Washington Trails Association (WTA) volunteers for a morning of giving back to trails with this 1/2 day work party.  WTA offers a series of Saturday events aimed at engaging youth and families in near-town stewardship projects. But the "Young at Heart" are welcome too. These events are on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at parks and trails nearby.

This Saturday the crew will be at Whipple Creek Regional Park restoring and rerouting a trail.

WTA provides all tools and instruction plus post work party refreshments. No prior experience with trail work needed, just a willingness to lend a hand.

For more information or to register, click: http://bit.ly/1tZ2A5m Or call Ryan at (360) 722-2657

Join Washington Trails Association (WTA) volunteers for a morning of giving back to trails with this 1/2 day work party.  WTA offers a series of Saturday volunteer trail maintenance events aimed at engaging youth and families in near-town stewardship projects. But the "Young at Heart" are welcome too. These events are on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at parks and trails nearby.

This Saturday the crew will be constructing a new trail that will meander between Vancouver Lake and Buckmire Slough.

WTA provides all tools and instruction plus post work party refreshments. No prior experience with trail work needed, just a willingness to lend a hand.

For more information and to register visit: http://bit.ly/1xyU81t Or call Ryan at (360) 722-2657

We will be pulling Ricefield Bulrush, an invasive plant. Ricefield Bulrush threatens the health of Refuge wetlands by pushing out native plants that wildlife need for food and cover. Due to volunteer efforts, ricefield bulrush on the refuge is being contained and reduced. Volunteers will be able to set foot in areas of the refuge which are normally closed to the public.

All work days are from 9AM - 12:30PM, Rain or shine. Wear waterproof shoes and dress for the weather. Meet by the visitor kiosk in the River 'S' Unit. Gloves, snacks, and drinks will be provided to keep you fueled up. Registration is encouraged, but not required. To register or for more info contact Tatyana_Klepanchuk@fws.gov, or call (360) 887-3883.

WEDNESDAYS; 9AM-12:30PM

June - 25

July - 2,9,16,23,30

August - 6,13,20,27

September - 3,10

SATURDAYS; 9AM-12:30PM

June - 28

July - 12,19,26

August - 2,9,16,23,30

September - 6

We are partnering with Portland Parks & Recreation and Forest Park Conservancy to remove English Ivy from this area of Forest Park, in preparation for a future native tree and shrub planting.

This tree care event requires pre-registration. To save your spot, please fill out THIS FORM. Thanks!

We will be mulching previously planted native trees and shrubs. Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The tree care event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!

RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people.

This project is in partnership with the Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Portland Parks & Recreation and is supported by the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.

Please contact Jenny or Ian at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information.