Washington Trails Association has recently started work at this small park, getting the trail ready for a LOT of mulch. For this work party, you will focus primarily on using wheelbarrows to put wood mulch on the trail.
About the Area: This natural area is 40 acres of beautiful forest just north of the City of Vancouver. The site is part of the greenway system along Whipple Creek; additional greenway extends south to the future Salmon Creek Community Club Neighborhood park. The creek corridor was restored in 2010 to repair the eroded banks. The result is a gentle rock-riffle creek with lots of logs and new native plantings to hold the banks in place. The mature forest and small wetland in the uplands provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife as well as spring wildflowers.
What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.
Project Description: This crew will be working on the short southern trail to add mulch to the walking surface. Expect to spent your time walking back and forth with wheelbarrows, shoveling mulch into wheelbarrows, and spreading mulch into even layers on the ground.
Hiking Information: Total hiking distance is around 0.1 mile to the work site, but you will likely walk this distance over and over with wheelbarrows.
Schedule:
8:55 AM: Be ready to meet the crew, rain or shine
9:00 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
Trailwork: WTA leaders provide all tools and instruction
1:00 PM: Enjoying refreshments at the trailhead and enjoy the rest of your day!
For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.
What it Takes to Do This Work Party:
No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 4 hours on uneven terrain
Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18
What to Wear - Required:
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Work gloves
Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
Long pants
Recommended:
Sturdy work or hiking boots
Long sleeved shirt
A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.
What to Bring:
Lunch and plenty of water
Rain jacket and pants
Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
A pack to carry your personal gear
A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
More Information
Register HERE
WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do
Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367