Join the Columbia Land Trust for two days of volunteer land tending outside Chinook, Washington
This spring, Columbia Land Trust is organizing two volunteer stewardship events at two conserved forested wetlands along Baker Bay in Washington. These sites, at the mouths of the Chinook and Wallacut rivers, are located in the ancestral lands of the Chinook Indian Nation and are home to an incredible array of wildlife.
Wallacut River Confluence: “Wallacut” is located where the Wallacut River runs into Baker Bay. The Land Trust reconnected more than 100 acres of tidal floodplain here in 2016, and the land is home to an incredible array of wildlife, from bear and deer to ruby kinglets and song sparrows.
Chinook River Confluence: Conserved by the Land Trust in 2024 and stretching along Baker Bay for more than a mile, this site is home to 197 acres of intertidal wetland habitat that supports migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, and other species.
Join us for one of two mornings of land tending consisting of litter pickup and manual weed removal. We will be prioritizing the removal of Scotch broom and English holly which crowd out native vegetation throughout coastal forests.
Please register using the links or buttons below. You will receive a confirmation email with directions to your work site, both of which are located near the town of Chinook, Washington.
Register here: Friday, May 8, 2026 at Wallacut River Confluence
Register here: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Chinook River Confluence
What to Expect: Both events will begin at 9:30am with a quick orientation, followed by volunteer work from 10:00am until 12:30 pm. This activity involves manually removing litter and pulling weeds with gloves, shovels, and weed wrenches that Columbia Land Trust will provide.
Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle, snacks, work boots, and attire suitable for physical work outdoors. Supplemental water and some light snacks will be available. Restrooms are not available on site but can be accessed nearby at the Chinook County Park on Highway 101. We plan to work rain or shine!
For more information, please contact events@columbialandtrust.org.