This is a large, collaborative event organized in partnership with REI, Oregon & Washington State Parks, USDA Forest Service and some of our Gorge trail partners - including Trailkeepers of Oregon, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Washington Trails Association, Oregon Equestrian Trails, Cape Horn Conservancy, and Friends of Sandy River Delta.
Friends of the Columbia Gorge volunteers will work at Beacon Rock State Park's Doetsch day-use area to help cut down the invasive plant, Himalayan blackberry. The blackberry is encroaching upon the native Doug fir and Oregon white oak trees around the trail. Let's work together to free the trees! The Doetsch day-use area also has excellent views of the Columbia Gorge and Beacon Rock.
Physical Demands: The work involves chopping plants, sitting, standing, and bending down.
No experience necessary and all tools will be provided.
Washington State Parks appreciate their volunteers! After volunteering for a total of 24 hours with WA State Parks , you are rewarded with an Annual WA State Discover Park Pass!
What to Bring:
We will provide gloves and all necessary tools.
Schedule:
(Stick around for a free lunch afterwards to celebrate National Public Lands Day!)
*Registration is a two-step process*
