Help transform Steigerwald into a beautiful forest floodplain to benefit fish and wildlife. Plant native trees and restore Gibbons Creek! All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary.

This planting event is in collaboration with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership.

Difficulty level: Walking on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, and digging.

We will provide gloves and all necessary tools.

What to Wear & Bring:

• Snacks and plenty of water
• Boots or close toe shoes
• Dress for weather: extra layers of clothing in case of wet or cold weather
• A pack to carry your personal gear
• A smile and the excitement to learn new skills and meet great people!

Schedule:

• 9 a.m. - Be ready to sign in and meet the crew
• 9:15 a.m. - Gather for a safety briefing and planting demo
• 9:30 a.m. - Planting project begins
• Noon - Work party concludes

Questions? Please contact Mika Barrett at mika@gorgefriends.org or 971-634-0594.

We appreciate our volunteers! As a thank you, volunteers are gifted with a free Friends of the Columbia Gorge tech-tee after completing 3 stewardship work parties. For those who have gone above and beyond for the Gorge, volunteers earn a NW Forest Pass after completing 6 stewardship work parties with the U.S. Forest Service and Oregon State Parks.

Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: US Fish & Wildlife Service, Bonneville Power Administration, Washington Department of Ecology, BNSF Railroad, City of Washougal, Port of Camas-Washougal, Lower Columbia Estruary Partnership, Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards, BioHabitats, Inc., Ash Creek Forest Management and Washington Department of Transportation.