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SUMMARY:Burdoin Fire Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Columbia Gorge and US Forest Service this fall in helping spread a mix of native grass seed to boost land recovery within the Burdoin Fire Area. \n 
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/burdoin-fire-restoration/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T090000
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SUMMARY:Burdoin Fire Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Gorge and US Forest Service this fall in helping spread a mix of native grass seed to boost land recovery within the Burdoin Fire Area. \n 
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/burdoin-fire-restoration-2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
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SUMMARY:Burdoin Fire Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Columbia Gorge and US Forest Service in helping spread a mix of native grass seed to boost land recovery in the Burdoin Fire Area. \n 
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/burdoin-fire-restoration-3/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
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SUMMARY:Mt. Ulka Fire Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Mt. Ulka is a Land Trust Preserve along the west end of The Dalles that burned during the Rowena Fire in June. At this stewardship event we will spread native grass and wildflower seeds in efforts to bolster the native plant community post-fire and help suppress non-native weeds.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/mt-ulka-fire-restoration/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20251003T142738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T192954Z
UID:10000040-1761386400-1761408000@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:Fall Hike on the Cape Horn Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Outdoor Guide & Friends Board Member Jayson Moorman for a scenic loop hike on the Cape Horn Trail.\nStrenuous: 7.2 miles | 1300-ft elev. Gain
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/fall-hike-on-the-cape-horn-trail/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Guided Outings & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250929T212600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T013022Z
UID:10000032-1761296400-1761310800@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:Burdoin Fire Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Columbia Gorge and US Forest Service in helping spread a mix of native grass seed to boost land recovery in the Burdoin Fire Area. \n 
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/burdoin-fire-restoration-4/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250920T223134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T013034Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Stewardship Saturday at St. Cloud Day Use Area
DESCRIPTION:The wall of blackberry alongside Good Bear Creek is mostly gone! Come check it out and help tackle remaining weeds before winter and possibly spot small salmon fry in the stream. \n 
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/fall-stewardship-saturday-at-st-cloud-day-use-area/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20251003T142806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T142806Z
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SUMMARY:Hiking Through History Near Hood River - 2 PART HIKE & WALK OUTING
DESCRIPTION:First part – Strenuous hike to Summit of Mitchell Point – Hike Difficulty Level: 2.2 miles | 900-feet elev. Gain \nSecond part – Easy Walk Through the Mitchell Point Tunnel and Along the Pipeline Trail – Hike Difficulty Level: 3 miles \n  \nFirst part – Hard hike to Summit of Mitchell Point\nSteve will lead a short but strenuous hike FOR EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY to the summit of Mitchell Point to enjoy 210 degree panoramic views of the Gorge. Please note that this hike is very steep (climbing 900 feet over 1.1 miles)\, crosses three scree fields with loose rock and then climbs an exposed ridgeline with significant drops on both sides. This part of the experience is difficult\, so only those with experience hiking these conditions should consider doing this!\n\n\nSecond part – Easy Walk Through the Mitchell Point Tunnel and Along the Pipeline Trail\nThose who only want to join for the easy walk will join the group at 11:15 AM to walk along the rebuilt section of the Columbia River Historic Highway through the new Mitchell Point Tunnel.** We will discuss the history of the first scenic highway in America and enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. Afterwards\, we will caravan by cars to Hood River to walk the Pipeline Trail (3 miles in and out) and learn about the history of the Hood River water system. Both of these fairly flat walks provide beautiful river views.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/hiking-through-history-near-hood-river-2-part-hike-walk-outing/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Guided Outings & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250929T213128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T013057Z
UID:10000031-1760691600-1760706000@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:Burdoin Fire Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Columbia Gorge and US Forest Service in helping spread a mix of native grass seed to boost land recovery in the Burdoin Fire Area.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/burdoin-fire-restoration-5/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20251003T200521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T200521Z
UID:10000038-1760263200-1760281200@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:Fall Hike to Larch Mountain Crater
DESCRIPTION:Join Outdoor Guide & Friends Board Member Jayson Moorman for a fall adventure through old-growth forest ablaze with autumn colors. \nDifficulty level: Moderate: 6 mile loop with ~1\,200-feet elevation gain
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/fall-hike-to-larch-mountain-crater/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Guided Outings & Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20251003T200614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T200823Z
UID:10000037-1760090400-1760097600@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:Hike Beacon Rock with Washington State Parks
DESCRIPTION:Join Beacon Rock State Park Ranger Ryan Reynolds as he leads a historic journey through time at Beacon Rock. \nHike Difficulty level: Easy: 1.8-mile roundtrip | 680 ft. elevation gain
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/hike-beacon-rock-with-washington-state-parks/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Guided Outings & Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250920T222240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T013143Z
UID:10000029-1759568400-1759579200@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:Fall Stewardship at Sams Walker Day Use Area
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an autumn morning in the Gorge stewarding the pollinator meadows and oak understories of Sams Walker and contributing to important habitat restoration.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/fall-stewardship-at-sams-walker-day-use-area/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250530T220319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T162252Z
UID:10000028-1753545600-1753560000@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:Gorge Summerfest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Columbia Gorge is throwing our annual summer celebration\, and you’re invited! Set along the banks of the Columbia River at the scenic Cascade Locks Marine Park\, this free\, family-friendly event is open to the public and packed with fun ways to enjoy a summer afternoon in the Gorge. \nExpect live music and dancing from two incredible local acts: genre-spanning pop-rock artist Matt Chaffee kicks things off\, followed by a headlining set from acclaimed Americana/folk duo Tony Furtado and Stephanie Schneiderman. \nWander through a pop-up market featuring Indigenous artists\, grab a bite from one of several delicious food trucks (frybread tacos\, Thai\, grilled sausages\, ice cream\, and more!)\, and explore conservation booths from local environmental groups. There’s something for everyone: lawn games\, face painting\, a bouncy house (wind permitting)\, a 50/50 raffle\, and more. \nLocated in the heart of Cascade Locks\, Oregon\, the Marine Park offers riverside views\, paved paths\, and access to Thunder Island. It’s the perfect backdrop for a summer celebration of community and conservation. \nDon’t miss your chance to connect with Friends of the Columbia Gorge and hundreds of other conservation-minded people from across the region to celebrate everything that makes this place so special. \nAdmission is free\, and donations are optional\, but if you’d like to make a donation as part of your free event registration\, you may do so here. \nTap here to register. \nCan’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/gorge-summerfest-2025/
LOCATION:Cascade Locks Marine Park\, 355 Wa Na Pa St.\, Cascade Locks\, OR\, 97014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250513T162229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184158Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday at St. Cloud Day Use Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stewardship at St. Cloud every third Saturday as we gear up for riparian restoration along Good Bear Creek. This salmon bearing stream has become overgrown with invasive plants and this restoration project aims to remove non-native plants along the stream course and replace native vegetation to help with salmon migration. St. Cloud also includes an historic apple orchard and Columbia River wetland and riparian habitat! Our focus will be removing small patches of Himalayan blackberry across the site and within a wildflower restoration area. \nRead more about St. Cloud Trail HERE \nPhysical description: expect walking off trail in flat\, grassy/possibly muddy terrain\, digging\, bending\, kneeling. The project area is about 0.25 mile walk along a dirt path. \nSite notes: There is a USFS vault toilet in the parking area. \nBefore you register\, please: \nClick HERE to read our Liability Waiver – You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThis project is in partnership with the Center for Ecodynamic Restoration\, Clark College Native Plant Center and U.S. Forest Service. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/stewardship-saturday-at-st-cloud-day-use-area/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250513T160008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184203Z
UID:10000023-1751706000-1751720400@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:First Saturday Stewardship at Sams Walker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stewardship Saturdays at Sams Walker! As we prepare for future plantings\, the focus this spring will be to continue targeting patches of invasive plants from oak understory habitats that are smothering native shrubs and wildflowers! As we hike to the project area we’ll tour the oak and pollinator meadow restoration efforts from the past five years\, talk about successes and challenges and look for the first wildflowers of the season! \nLearn more about the mosaic of habitats at Sams Walker Day Use Area HERE. \nPhysical description: expect walking off trail on slightly uneven ground\, cutting with loppers\, pulling. The project site is about a 0.25 mile walk from the parking area on a flat gravel trail. \nSite notes: There is a USFS vault toilet in the parking area. \nBefore you register\, please:\nClick HERE to read our Liability Waiver– You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThis project is in partnership with Center for Ecodynamic Restoration and U.S. Forest Service. \n  \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/first-saturday-stewardship-at-sams-walker/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250513T161306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184207Z
UID:10000025-1751443200-1751468400@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:Hike 'n Pull at Dog Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends and the U.S. Forest Service for our second summer “hike and pull” work party to remove invasive weed herb Robert geranium that is sneaking up the trail corridors! Dog Mt. is known for it’s spectacular wildflower meadows and dramatic Gorge views from the top\, however the understory of this trail is also quite spectacular and full of biodiversity including orchids. By volunteering with this project you will learn more about the understory ecology and help keep this ecosystem in tact – and enjoy all the views along the way! \nWhat to expect: this trail is rated as “strenuous”  and is very steep with up to 2500′ elevation gain. You can expect hike up to 6 miles roundtrip along the dirt trail. Weed removal spots are approximately 3 miles up the trail not too far below the summit so be prepared for the climb. Luckily\, the plant has shallow roots that are easy to pull. Work includes walking off trail and moving along sloped and flat terrain\, bending\, kneeling\, pulling. \nSite notes: NW Forest Day Passes will provided for parking. There is a USFS vault toilet near the trailhead. Poison oak grows alongside portions of the trail that we will identify and avoid and also chat about tick and rattlesnake safety. \nBefore you register\, please:\nClick HERE to read our Liability Waiver – You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThis project is in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service\, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/hike-n-pull-at-dog-mountain-2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250513T160928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184212Z
UID:10000024-1750838400-1750863600@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:Hike 'n Pull at Dog Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends and the U.S. Forest Service for an annual “hike and pull” work party to remove invasive weed herb Robert geranium that is sneaking up the trail corridors! Dog Mt. is known for it’s spectacular wildflower meadows and dramatic Gorge views from the top\, however the understory of this trail is also quite spectacular and full of biodiversity including orchids. By volunteering with this project you will learn more about the understory ecology and help keep this ecosystem in tact – and enjoy all the views along the way! \nWhat to expect: this trail is rated as “strenuous”  and is very steep with up to 2500′ elevation gain. You can expect hike up to 6 miles roundtrip along the dirt trail. Weed removal spots are approximately 3 miles up the trail not too far below the summit so be prepared for the climb. Luckily\, the plant has shallow roots that are easy to pull. Work includes walking off trail and moving along sloped and flat terrain\, bending\, kneeling\, pulling. \nSite notes: NW Forest Day Passes will provided for parking. There is a USFS vault toilet near the trailhead. Poison oak grows alongside portions of the trail that we will identify and avoid and also chat about tick and rattlesnake safety. \nBefore you register\, please:\nClick HERE to read our Liability Waiver – You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThis project is in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service\, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/hike-n-pull-at-dog-mountain/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250513T162018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184217Z
UID:10000026-1750582800-1750593600@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Day at St. Cloud Day Use Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stewardship at St. Cloud every third Saturday- but in this case a Sunday!- as we gear up for riparian restoration along Good Bear Creek. This salmon bearing stream has become overgrown with invasive plants and this restoration project aims to remove non-native plants along the stream course and replace native vegetation to help with salmon migration. St. Cloud also includes an historic apple orchard and Columbia River wetland and riparian habitat! Our focus will be removing small patches of Himalayan blackberry across the site and within a wildflower restoration area. \nRead more about St. Cloud Trail HERE \nPhysical description: expect walking off trail in flat\, grassy/possibly muddy terrain\, digging\, bending\, kneeling. The project area is about 0.25 mile walk along a dirt path. \nSite notes: There is a USFS vault toilet in the parking area. \nBefore you register\, please: \nClick HERE to read our Liability Waiver – You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThis project is in partnership with the Center for Ecodynamic Restoration\, Clark College Native Plant Center and U.S. Forest Service. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/stewardship-day-at-st-cloud-day-use-area/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250513T155513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184225Z
UID:10000022-1749891600-1749902400@gorgefriends.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Stewardship at Sams Walker Day Use Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stewardship Saturdays at Sams Walker! As we prepare for future plantings\, the focus this spring will be to continue targeting patches of invasive plants from oak understory habitats that are smothering native shrubs and wildflowers! As we hike to the project area we’ll tour the oak and pollinator meadow restoration efforts from the past five years\, talk about successes and challenges and look for the first wildflowers of the season! \nLearn more about the mosaic of habitats at Sams Walker Day Use Area HERE. \nPhysical description: expect walking off trail on slightly uneven ground\, cutting with loppers\, pulling. The project site is about a 0.25 mile walk from the parking area on a flat gravel trail. \nSite notes: There is a USFS vault toilet in the parking area. \nBefore you register\, please:\nClick HERE to read our Liability Waiver– You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThis project is in partnership with Center for Ecodynamic Restoration and U.S. Forest Service. \n  \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/saturday-stewardship-at-sams-walker-day-use-area/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Columbia Gorge":MAILTO:info@gorgefriends.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250513T154022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184229Z
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SUMMARY:Hike 'n Pull at Lyle Cherry Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust at this scenic preserve for our second “hike and pull” work party that combines vistas\, hiking and stewardship all packed into one awesome morning! We will hike about a mile up the trail to the wildflower meadows and focus on preserving meadow habitat by removing patches of the infamous east Gorge weed\, yellow star thistle. \nPhysical description: expect hiking up to 2 miles roundtrip on a steep rock and dirt trail\, ~800 ft elevation gain. Hand pulling includes walking off trail in grassy fields on sloped and flat terrain\, bending and pulling. Find out more about the Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail HERE. \nSite info: This amazing trails also is home to poison oak\, ticks and snakes\, oh my!  We’ll review how to steward safety in the introduction.  The closest public restroom is in Lyle at the Klickitat Trail Trailhead and Parking Area. \nBefore you register\, please: \nClick HERE to read our Liability Waiver – You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThanks to the amazing volunteers and staff at Washington Trail Association for maintaining this trail! \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/hike-n-pull-at-lyle-cherry-orchard-2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250513T151342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184234Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Houndstongue Removal at Tracy Hill
DESCRIPTION:Come spend the morning stewarding on Tracy Hill which overlooks the Catherine Creek Day Use Area. Invasive European houndstongue was recently spotted here and now is the time to remove it before it begins to spread! Tracy Hill is an undeveloped USFS site due north of Catherine Creek Day Use area. Volunteers will learn how to identify both the invasive houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale) and our native Pacific houndstongue (Adelinia grande). \nLearn more about… \nInvasive houndstongue \nPacific houndstongue \nPhysical description: expect walking off trail in grassy fields on mostly flat terrain\, digging\, bending\, kneeling. \nSite notes: All sites in central and east Gorge are likely to have ticks and some poison oak that we will ID and avoid. \nDirections:  For planning purposes\, Our access and parking spot is about a 30 min drive from downtown Hood River. Exact meeting spot will be emailed to volunteers a few days before the event. \nBefore you register\, please:\nClick HERE to read our Liability Waiver – You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThis project is in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service\, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/invasive-houndstongue-removal-at-tracy-hill/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Columbia Gorge":MAILTO:info@gorgefriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184238Z
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SUMMARY:Hike 'n Pull at Lyle Cherry Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust at this scenic preserve for a “hike and pull” work party that combines vistas\, hiking and stewardship all packed into one awesome morning! We will hike about a mile up the trail to the wildflower meadows and focus on preserving meadow habitat by removing patches of the infamous east Gorge weed\, yellow star thistle. \nPhysical description: expect hiking up to 2 miles roundtrip on a steep rock and dirt trail\, ~800 ft elevation gain. Hand pulling includes walking off trail in grassy fields on sloped and flat terrain\, bending and pulling. Find out more about the Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail HERE. \nSite info: This amazing trails also is home to poison oak\, ticks and snakes\, oh my!  We’ll review how to steward safety in the introduction.  The closest public restroom is in Lyle at the Klickitat Trail Trailhead and Parking Area. \nBefore you register\, please: \nClick HERE to read our Liability Waiver – You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThanks to the amazing volunteers and staff at Washington Trail Association for maintaining this trail! \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/hike-n-pull-at-lyle-cherry-orchard/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250501T161201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184242Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Festival Stewardship Day at Coyote Wall
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy hiking or biking along the trails of Coyote Wall during wildflower season? If so please consider joining Friends and the U.S. Forest Service for a morning of stewardship where you’ll learn more about the incredible wildflower ecology of Coyote Wall and the east Gorge and what you can do to protect these habitats. We will hike up Little Maui Trail and as we learn about native wildflowers we will also learn to identify and spend time removing two invasive plant species that threaten wildflower diversity here\, yellow star thistle and European houndstongue. \nRegister here. \nPhysical description: expect hiking on rock and dirt trails up to 4 miles and ~800 ft elevation gain. Weed removal includes walking off trail in grassy fields on sloped and flat terrain\, pulling\, bending\, kneeling. \nSite notes: There is a USFS vault toilet in the parking area. There is poison oak along these trails that we will identify and avoid as well as ticks. \nBefore you register\, please: Click here to read our Liability Waiver – You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThis project is in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service\, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/wildflower-festival-stewardship-day-at-coyote-wall/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Stewardship Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Columbia Gorge":MAILTO:info@gorgefriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250501T160934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T153405Z
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SUMMARY:Third Saturday Stewardship at St. Cloud Day Use Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stewardship at St. Cloud every third Saturday as we gear up for riparian restoration along Good Bear Creek. This salmon bearing stream has become overgrown with invasive plants and this restoration project aims to remove non-native plants along the stream course and replace native vegetation to help with salmon migration. St. Cloud also includes an historic apple orchard and Columbia River wetland and riparian habitat! Our focus will be removing small patches of Himalayan blackberry across the site and within a wildflower restoration area. \nRegister here. \nRead more about St. Cloud Trail HERE \nPhysical description: expect walking off trail in flat\, grassy/possibly muddy terrain\, digging\, bending\, kneeling. The project area is about 0.25 mile walk along a packed gravel path. \nSite notes: There is a USFS vault toilet in the parking area. \nBefore you register\, please: Click here to read our Liability Waiver – You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThis project is in partnership with the Center for Ecodynamic Restoration\, Clark College Native Plant Center and U.S. Forest Service.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/third-saturday-stewardship-at-st-cloud-day-use-area/
LOCATION:WA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Columbia Gorge":MAILTO:info@gorgefriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250430T224123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T161433Z
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SUMMARY:Late Afternoon Nature Walk at Sandy River Delta (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Difficulty level: Easy: 2.2 mile loop | 600-ft elev. Gain\nJoin wildlife biologist Bill Weiler for a relaxing late afternoon outing at the Sandy River Delta\, where we’ll explore the unique ecology of this wetland area. \nRegister here.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/late-afternoon-nature-walk-at-sandy-river-delta-easy/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250430T225553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T161356Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Bike Ride on the Klickitat Trail
DESCRIPTION:Bike Ride Difficulty level: Easy 8 miles | ~220 feet- elevation gain.\nJoin Friends Hike Leader/ Klickitat Trail Conservancy president Ken Hansen on a 8-mile mostly downhill bike ride from the Pitt trailhead to the Lyle trailhead\, a portion of the “Rails to Trails” route. \nRegister here.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/spring-bike-ride-on-the-klickitat-trail/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250501T160740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T161312Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Balfour-Klickitat Day Use Area\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Come spend the morning along this scenic trail overlooking the Klickitat River. We will continue to focus on spring habitat maintenance with a variety of projects including monitoring and removing various invasive weeds such as European houndstongue\, yellow star thistle\, non-native annual grasses and blackberry. We’ll also take time to hike the short trail loop and talk about past and future stewardship in this area. \nRegister here. \nPhysical description: expect walking off trail in grassy fields on mostly flat terrain\, digging\, bending\, kneeling. The project area is about 0.25 mile walk along a paved path. \nSite notes: There is a USFS vault toilet in the parking area. All sites in central and east Gorge are likely to have ticks. \nBefore you register\, please: Click here to read our Liability Waiver – You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThis project is in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service\, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-balfour-klickitat-day-use-area-waedit-event/
LOCATION:WA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Columbia Gorge":MAILTO:info@gorgefriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250430T223216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T161253Z
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SUMMARY:Sams Walker Interpretive Walk plus optional Beacon Rock Hike (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Difficulty level: Easy: 2.2 mile loop | 600-ft elev. Gain\nJoin Friends hike leader and master naturalist Sharon Ross\, co-leader Sandy Haigh\, director of the Center for Ecodynamic Restoration\, and hike shepherd Rebecca Erickson.\nRegister here.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/sams-walker-interpretive-walk-plus-optional-beacon-rock-hike-easy/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250502T160156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T160156Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Columbia Gorge Annual Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, May 4\, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm. at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson\, Washington\, to celebrate how your support makes Friends’ mission possible. \nThis gathering is open to members\, donors\, and the public. \nWhat to Expect:\n🌱Insights from our leadership team on the future of Gorge conservation and how you make an impact\n🌳A deep dive into the critical role of advocacy in today’s shifting political landscape\n🌲Introduction of our new Land Trust Director\, Ryan Ruggiero\n🌿A Pacific Northwest-inspired lunch\n🍃Optional post-event tour of Skamania Lodge grounds\, led by our conservation team—ask questions\, swap stories\, and connect with fellow supporters!
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/friends-of-the-columbia-gorge-annual-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Skamania Lodge\, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way\, Stevenson\, WA\, 98648\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131937
CREATED:20250501T155931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T160515Z
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SUMMARY:First Saturday Stewardship at Sams Walker Day Use Area\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stewardship Saturdays at Sams Walker! As we prepare for future plantings\, the focus this spring will be to continue targeting patches of invasive plants from oak understory habitats that are smothering native shrubs and wildflowers! As we hike to the project area we’ll tour the oak and pollinator meadow restoration efforts from the past five years\, talk about successes and challenges and look for the first wildflowers of the season! \nRegister here. \nLearn more about the mosaic of habitats at Sams Walker Day Use Area here. \nPhysical description: expect walking off trail on slightly uneven ground\, cutting with loppers\, pulling. The project site is about a 0.25 mile walk from the parking area on a flat gravel trail. \nSite notes: There is a USFS vault toilet in the parking area. \nBefore you register\, please: Click here to read our Liability Waiver – You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration. \nThis project is in partnership with Center for Ecodynamic Restoration and U.S. Forest Service.
URL:https://gorgefriends.org/event/first-saturday-stewardship-at-sams-walker-day-use-area-wa/
LOCATION:WA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Columbia Gorge":MAILTO:info@gorgefriends.org
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