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Help out, learn, build community and have fun!
¡Ayuda, aprende, construye una comunidad y diviértete!
Southwest Washington has so many opportunities to connect with nature. See the event calendar for a wide range of opportunities with our regional partners.
Looking for something special with a group? Contact the partner directly. Some information on this page may be out of date, so connect with the Partner for the most up to date information. Let’s get outside!
El suroeste de Washington ofrece muchísimas oportunidades para conectar con la naturaleza. Consulta el calendario de eventos para conocer la amplia gama de oportunidades con nuestros socios regionales.
¿Buscas algo especial para un grupo? Contacta directamente con el socio. Es posible que parte de la información de esta página no esté actualizada, así que contacta con el socio para obtener la información más actualizada. ¡Salgamos!
June is coming up and that means celebrating Get Outdoors Day!
Communities and partners across southwest Washington are getting ready to host you, your family and friends with a variety of outdoor activities to celebrate the beautiful Pacific Northwest region we know and love. Join us!
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Accessible Supported | Adventure Sport | Agriculture | Art in Nature | Community Event | Elders | Healing | Hiking | Park Updates | Plants | Pollinators | Recreation | Road Trips | Virtual Events | Volunteering | Water Fun | Wildlife | Workshops | Youth |
LCNN is excited to share our Partner’s events, click each event for more detailed information - check with event host for most up to date information (LCNN does not lead these events).
NEW! For events that sound super fun but are just outside southwest Washington are listed as ROAD TRIPs.
Coldwater Lake MTB Trail Work Party & Campout
Join Northwest Trail Alliance the Mt. St. Helens National Monument for a day of trail work & an optional weekend of camping and group rides.
Due to our strong partnership with the US Forest Service we are permitted to camp overnight (primitive) from June 5th - June 7th near the shores of Coldwater Lake. This rare opportunity is only available during this event.
Please note that the space for campers is limited. There is also no water or dump facilites at the camp site. Restrooms will be available for camper's use just a short walk from camp.
Work party Date: Saturday, June 6th from 9am-3pm
Campout Dates: Friday, June 5th - Sunday, June 7th.
Information about Coldwater Lake: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=40398
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
What to bring for the work party:
* Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & Gloves
* Jacket (be prepared)
* Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)
* Water
* Snacks
* Lunch
Register HERE
Please bring your favorite tread tool if you have one (rakes, McLeod, rouge hoe, loppers), otherwise a tool will be provided for you.
Food will not be provided for Friday night campers
After the work party, NWTA will host an early dinner for all the volunteers.
PET (DOG) OWNERS: If you bring your pet, know that you cannot leave them unattended at the campsite. Due to the steep hillside & narrow terrain of the trail, we DO NOT recommend that they join you while working on the trail.
Questions? Email Nancy Stone at nancys@nw-trail.org
