Ready to get your hands dirty for a good cause? 🧤 Join our "weed rodeo" and help restore our wild spaces!
MSHI is excited to be part of three amazing events at the Science and Learning Center in celebration of National Public Lands Day.
Spend the morning removing invasive species, then explore the Hummocks Trail with an Mt. St. Helen’s Institute staff member on a FREE guided hike. Snacks and beverages provided 🙂
Where: Science and Learning Center at Coldwater
When: Saturday, September 26
Who: Anyone! Recommended for ages 10+ (under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
National Public Lands Day is a celebration of our public lands, including the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument! September 26 is a fee-free day for all federal public lands.
The following events are free to attend; please pre-register for the two volunteer events.
Time:
Volunteering: 10 am - 1 pm
Lunch: 1 pm - 2 pm
Guided walk: 2 pm - 4 pm
Location:
Volunteering: Science and Learning Center
Guided Walk: Hummocks Trail (5 minute drive from the building)
What we’ll do together: This activity requires walking on uneven, sloping terrain and performing tasks that involve bending, pulling, and lifting. We will be working a short 10-15 minute walk from the Science & Learning Center, which has bathrooms and running water. We will use hand tools to cut and bag noxious weed species.
Optional Guided Hike: Join us for a post-service guided hike on the Hummocks Trail. This 2.4-mile hike will take us through remnants of the 1980 eruptions and the forests that are returning.
What to bring:
Wear long pants and sturdy shoes
Come prepared with layers for the weather. This may include sun protection (such as a hat and sunscreen) and/or rain gear.
Plenty of water. Water will be available to fill water bottles.
Sack lunch. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
If you have work gloves, loppers, and eye protection (glasses, safety glasses, or sunglasses), please bring them.