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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Volunteer Planting at Fox Creek in Rainier, Oregon
ORGANIZATION: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Plant trees to enhance native habitat and improve the water quality of Fox Creek with your community.
Pre-registration is required.
All ages and abilities are welcome. Let us know if you need accommodations to participate.
Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.
Accessibility: The planting site is near the park's parking lot. The project area ranges from flat and in grass to muddy and sloped.
We'll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.
What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful.
What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear.
Directions: A reminder email with directions will be sent 3 days before the event.
Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Schedule:
9:00 AM - Check in
9:15 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety and planting demo
9:30 AM - Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)
11:50 PM - Wrap up
12:00 PM - End of event
We welcome ALL ages, races and ethnicities, religions, gender identities, countries of origin, sexual orientation, immigrants and refugees, abilities and disabilities, spoken and signed languages. Together, we are a stronger community working toward a common goal.
Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and the City of Rainier.
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About Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Location:
811 SW NAITO PKWY STE 410, PORTLAND, OR 97204, US
Mission Statement
To improve the lower Columbia River by protecting and restoring nature and clean water for current and future generations of fish, wildlife and people.
Description
The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership is a non-profit, a National Estuary Program, and a collection of dedicated scientists, educators, and community members who are passionate about the Columbia River.
We focus on the lower 146 miles of the Columbia River, from Bonneville Dam to the Pacific Ocean, including the tidally influenced portions of tributaries in that area. The watershed includes 28 cities, nine counties, and 45 school districts within the states of Oregon and Washington.
CAUSE AREAS
Environment
WHEN
Sat Feb 01, 2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE
Fox Creek305 W 3rd StreetRainier, OR 97048
(46.088448 ,-122.9392 )
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 20
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- No Donation