Archaeology Day at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 NW Main Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Cathlapotle Plankhouse and the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge present: Archaeology in the Northwest

Another Second Sunday event is fast approaching! This month's theme: Archaeology in the NW.At 1:00 Dr. Ken Ames, anthropology professor at PSU and one of the lead investigators of the Cathlapotle Archaeological site, will be speaking on recent findings in archeology along the lower Columbia river. A Q&A will follow the presentation.From 12-4 there will be hands on activities for aspiring archaeologists and their families, our GPS guided Geo Adventure, and of course the Plankhouse will be open for visitation.There are ways for everyone to connect to the past this Sunday!

Contact Sarah Hill at Sarah_Hill@fws.gov or call (360) 887-4106 for more info.

Directions: Exit 14 off of I-5, head west towards downtown Ridgefield. Go through Ridgefield and take a right at the light (turning onto Main Ave). Proceed north for 1 mile, the refuge entrance road is located on the left side of the road. The event is free, but there is a $3.00 per vehicle parking fee.

Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge; Carty Unit
Cost: 
$3.00 per vehicle

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
(360) 887-4106
Contact Email: 
sarah_hill@fws.gov

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