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Pick Up the Burn 2026

  • Yacolt Burn Forest Jones Creek Trailhead (map)

Join the Washington State Department of Natural Resources in cleaning up the Yacolt Burn State Forest.

Trash containers will be located at the Jones Creek ORV Trailhead and near 4 Corners at the Junction of the L-1000 and L-1500 roads. Trash containers will be accessible Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26, 2026.

Join volunteers from a variety of recreation interests including, hiking, biking, equestrian and motorized to help improve the Yacolt Burn State Forest by:

  • Picking up litter

  • Performing general maintenance

  • Improving recreation sites

Agenda

  • 8:00 am - Registration

  • 8:30 am - Safety Briefing

  • 12:30 pm – BBQ Lunch

Work is available for all ages & skill levels, but children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Donations for BBQ and Raffle are greatly appreciated.

What to Bring

Please bring gloves, work clothes for the weather, plenty of water, and a positive attitude to clean up the forest!

Directions

From northbound or southbound I-5, take I-205 exit toward Vancouver, WA. Use Highway 500 East (Exit 30-Orchards Exit). Go east on Highway 500 to Fourth Plain (1st light) and turn right continuing on Highway 500 East (Camas) Go 6.3 miles, then turn left on 53rd Street. Go 3.2 miles, and turn left on Ireland Road. Go 0.3 miles and turn left on Lessard Road. Continue on Lessard Road (turns into Boulder Rd.) for 4 miles. Veer left at the fork, and proceed toward the parking lot/staging area. 

Contacts

Sean Callaghan

(360) 623-9478

sean.callaghan@dnr.wa.gov

Resources

  • This event is eligible for a voucher toward a complimentary Discover Pass

  • To learn more about volunteering on DNR-managed lands, click here

  • To learn more about the latest volunteer guidelines for working on DNR-managed lands, click here

 

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