DNR's Volunteer Calendar

Interested in recreation on DNR-managed lands? Want to get involved? Consider volunteering.

There's all sorts of ways you can get involved in improving recreation on DNR-managed lands. Help build and repair trails. Restore or monitor a stream. Paint buildings. Build a bridge. Attend a meeting and provide your input. Check out upcoming volunteer opportunities on our calendar below...

Updated May 20, 2013

The Discover Pass is your ticket to Washington's great outdoors.
Learn more at www.discoverpass.wa.gov.

For a list and maps of DNR-managed state trust lands that require the Discover Pass go to www.dnr.wa.gov/recreation.

Volunteers must be 18 or older or have pre-approved parental signature on volunteer form.

Join these events on Facebook and invite your friends

May 2013

Date

Time

Event / Sponsor / Activity

Location

Contact

May 20

4 p.m. to
6 p.m.

McLane Creek Nature Trail Work party

Join the Stream Team/ WSU Native Plant Salvage and help clean-up the McLane Creek Nature Trail. Activities include removing weeds, trimming branches, and sweeping the boardwalk.

Wear sturdy boots or shoes and come dressed for the weather, rain or shine!

** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.

Refreshments, snacks, tools and gloves will be provided. To register for this event go to www.streamteam.info and click on the Register tab.

Join us and invite your friends.

McLane Creek - Near Olympia

To reach McLane Creek, take the Evergreen State College exit from northbound Highway 101. Then take the Mud Bay exit. Go left at the stop sign and left again onto Delphi Road. At 3.4 miles, turn right at the DNR McLane Creek Nature Trail sign.

Nick Cronquist

360-480-2700

nick.cronquist@dnr.wa.gov

May 30

9:00 a.m.

Columbia Hills Weed Pull
Join DNR and Columbia Hills State Park and help pull knapweed around the Dalles Mountain Ranch.

What to bring
Gloves, water, lunch, and small digging tool if possible. We will have some tools available to use.

**This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.

Dalles Mt. Ranch
Meet at the Dalles Mt. Ranch cluster of buildings. From Jct. off Hwy 197 and Hwy 14, drive east on Hwy 14, 1 mile. Take left on Dalles Mt. Rd, 3 miles.

Carolyn Wright
509-884-3473
carolyn.wright@dnr.wa.gov

Keyna Bugner
keyna.bugner@dnr.wa.gov509-925-0906

June 2013

Date	Time	Event / Sponsor / Activity	Location	Contact
June 1		National Trails Day® Save the date! National Trails Day events will be scheduled across the state.
June 1	8 a.m. to 4 p.m.	Nicholson Horse Trails Maintenance National Trails Day® Join DNR and the Pierce County Backcountry Horsemen as they clean-up the trails. what to bring Gloves and boots or sturdy shoes; lunch/snacks and water for the trail. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Tools will be provided and Backcountry Horsemen will provide a late lunch at the end of the day for the trail workers. Coffee and sweets will be provided in the morning starting at 7:00 a.m. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Sahara Creek Campground Take highway 706 5 miles east from Elbe. Turn left at campground.	Nancy Barker 253-312-4301 nancy.barker@dnr.wa.gov
June 1	8 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Yacolt burn state forest Tarbell Trail National Trails Day® The Chinook Trail Association and volunteers will work on the Tarbell Trail between the L1300 Road and Cold Creek Day use area. We will work on hardening the trail, drainage maintenance, brushing and possibly installing skid resisters on puncheons. Meet at Cold Creek day use area for safety meeting and project assignements. Wear sturdy boots or shoes and come dressed for the weather, rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. Join us and invite your friends.	Yacolt Burn State Forest - near Vancouver From I-5 take exit 14 (Ridgefield Exit) and follow twisty road out of Ridgefield to left (east on SR 501, Pioneer Street at light changes to N 65th Street then changes to S 5th Street, then hard right and changes to NE 10th Ave) to junction with SR 502 (NE 219th Street). Take a left following signs to Battleground for 5.2 miles. At the S.R. 502/503 junction (use the Safeway Store for a landmark) take a left (north) and travel 5.4 miles on S.R. 503. Turn right (east) on Rock Creek Road. Drive 2.5 miles to road junction with a large bridge over Lewis River to the right. Go straight and road becomes NE Lucia Falls Road, follow this road for 5.5 miles to Moulton Falls Park and take a right onto Sunset Falls Road, travel 1.8 miles, turn right onto Dole Valley Road, follow Dole Valley Road for 2.2 miles to Tarbell Trailhead turnoff on left (L-1100 Road). Continue past Tarbell Trailhead turn-off for another 2.5 miles. Just beyond Rock Creek Campground is the junction of Dole Valley Road, the L-1000 and the L-1200 road (the end of the pavement).Turn right at the end of the pavement onto the L-1000 Road and travel approximately 2.5 miles to the L-1300 gate (yellow). Follow L-1300 to end. The Cold Creek Day Use Area and Bells Mountain Trailhead are at the end of the road, below campground.	Nick Cronquist 360-480-2700 nick.cronquist@dnr.wa.gov
June 1	9 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Wedekind Trail National Trails Day® Join the Friends of Capitol Forest in replacing a section of old wooden puncheons with a number of culverts and improving drainage along the trail. Volunteers will also work on rehabbing the Wedekind Trail to remove fallen rocks and debris from the C-Line fire and fire fighting operations. Meet at the “Y” on Sherman Valley Road. Wear sturdy boots or shoes and come dressed for the weather, rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. Join us and invite your friends.	Capitol State Forest From I-5 take 95 for WA-121 N toward Littlerock/Maytown go 0.2 mi. Turn left onto WA-121 S/Maytown Rd SW Continue to follow Maytown Rd SW go 3.1 mi. Continue onto 128th Ave SW go 0.8 mi Turn right onto Waddell Creek Rd SW and follow until it comes to a T with Sherman Valley Road. The "Y" is on your right.	Nick Cronquist 360-480-2700 nick.cronquist@dnr.wa.gov
June 1	9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.	Little Pend Oreille ORV Trail Maintenance Day National Trails Day® Volunteers will be: Clearing trails of brush, limbs, and other debris; Replacing boards on bridges; Cleaning out culvert headwalls; and Digging out or installing waterbars What to bring Water, lunch, hloves, hand saw, axe, shovel & appropriate riding or hiking gear. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. Join us and invite your friends!	Little Pend Oreille ORV Trail Directions Start from Colville at the junction of US 395 and State Hwy 20. Drive 23.9 miles east on State Hwy 20. Turn left on gravel forest road and travel 0.1 mile Turn right on gravel forest road and travel 0.1 mile to gravel pit. Map	Kyle Pomrankey 509-685-2719 kyle.pomrankey@dnr.wa.gov
June 1	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Mailbox Peak trail National Trails Day event® Join DNR and the Mountains to Sound Greenway at Mailbox Peak to continue construction of the new sustainable hiking trail. Volunteers will be returning to Mailbox Peak Trail throughout the summer to develop the new trail. Visit the Mountains to Sound Greenway website (http://mtsgreenway.org) for more information on this event as well as future events at the Mailbox Peak Trail. Sign up for the event Join us and Invite your friends!	Mailbox Peak - near North Bend From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 34 (Edgewick Road). Turn left (north) onto 468th Street and follow it to the junction with the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road (Forest Road 56). Turn right and continue up the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road to the end of the pavement (about 3 miles from the I-90 exit). Turn right onto a gated road and park, being sure not to block the gate.	Kelly Heintz 425-466-6145 kelly.heintz@dnr.wa.gov
June 1	9 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve National Trails Day event® Help pull knapweed along the valley bottom and clean up the interpretative trail at Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve. What to bring: Work gloves, sturdy work shoes, lunch, water, sunscreen, and small digging tool if possible. Some tools will be available to use. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. Join us and invite your friends!	Selah Cliffs NAP - near Yakima The access road and parking lot are just off of Highway 821, south of mile marker 3. The entrance is approximately 7 miles north of Yakima or approximately 28 miles south of Ellensburg. No restroom facilities are available on site.	Keyna Bugner 509-925-0906 keyna.bugner@dnr.wa.gov
June 1	9 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Blanchard Forest National Trails Day Event® Join a variety of groups to user groups as they work together to clean up Blanchard Forest on National Trails Day! There is work for all skill and fitness levels. Co-sponsoring Groups: North Cascade Soaring Club Pacific Northwest Trail Association Skagit Chapter BCHW Whatcom Chapter BCHW Whatcom Trails Cooperative What to bring: Work gloves, sturdy work shoes, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, personal eye protection, your favorite hand tool(s), water, and sunscreen. Lunch and snacks will be provided. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Blanchard Forest Lower Trailhead. From Interstate 5 north, exit 240. Turn left on Samish Lake Rd. Go 0.5 mi to Barrel Springs Rd. Turn left. Go 0.6 mi to B-1000 RD. Go 1 mi. to trailhead.	Christ Thomsen 360-854-2860 christ.thomsen@dnr.wa.gov
June 1	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Tiger Mountain National Trails Day Event® Help construct a new non-motorized trail in East Tiger Mountain State Forest. To join, please sign-up through the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance website at: www.evergreenmtb.org What to bring Water, snacks, gloves, long pants, lunch, and appropriate gear for the weather. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. Join us and invite your friends!	Tiger Mountain Tiger Summit Trailhead lower parking area at the summit of Highway 18.	Sam Jarrett 206-375-0448 sam.jarrett@dnr.wa.gov
June 1	9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	Reiter Foothills National Trails Day Event® Mark your calendars for a National Trails Day Event at Reiter Foothills! Volunteers will be working on ATV trails. Please bring your ATV and trailer to haul rock. If you don't have one, there will also be opportunities to use powered wheel barrows, install signs, and other activities to build trails. What to bring Water, snacks, gloves, long pants, lunch, and appropriate gear for the weather. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. Join us and invite your friends!	Reiter Foothills Meet at the gate on Deer Flats Mainline Road. Directions: From Gold Bar, head east on State Highway 2. Turn left on Reiter Road just outside of Gold Bar. Go 1 mile and stay to the right at the ‘Y’ in the road. Continue on Reiter Road for another 3.1 miles. As you approach the 3.2 mile mark you will be turning left onto a DNR forest road (commonly known as Deer Flats Road). As you approach the turn, there will be a tree with two bright orange painted dots, an arrow painted on the road with a big “R,” and a DNR sign that says “Entering Reiter Foothills Forest.”	David Way 360-333-5741 david.way@dnr.wa.gov
June 1	9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	EVENT CANCELLED Ahtanum/ White Ridge National Trails Day Event®	Ahtanum State Forest White Ridge Trailhead	Jeff Jones 509-972-2862 jeff.jones@dnr.wa.gov
June 1 & 2	10 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Mt. Tahoma Trails Maintenance National Trails Day® Join DNR and the Mt. Tahoma Trails Association to clean-up the trails. what to bring Gloves and boots or sturdy shoes, lunch/snacks and water for the trail, and appropriate clothing for weather. Tools will be provided and Mt. Tahoma Trails Association will provide dinner on Saturday. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Ashford Fire Station in Ashford at 29815 Hwy. 706 E.	Nancy Barker 253-312-4301 nancy.barker@dnr.wa.gov
June 5	5 p.m. to 9 p.m.	Tiger Mountain Bike Trail Work Party Help construct a new non-motorized trail in East Tiger Mountain State Forest. To join, please sign-up through the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance website at: www.evergreenmtb.org What to bring Water, snacks, gloves, long pants, dinner, and appropriate gear for the weather. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Tiger Mountain Tiger Summit Trailhead lower parking area at the summit of Highway 18.	Sam Jarrett 206-375-0448 sam.jarrett@dnr.wa.gov
June 8	9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Elbe ORV Trail Maintenance Work Party Join DNR and the Elbe ORV Focus Group to clean-up the trail. what to bring Gloves and boots or sturdy shoes, lunch/snacks and water for the trail and appropriate clothing for the weather. Tools will be provided. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Elbe ORV Campground Take Hwy. 706 for 6 miles east of Elbe. Turn left on 278th Ave. E. Where gravel begins, follow signs 2.5 miles to the ORV Trailhead.	Nancy Barker 253-312-4301 nancy.barker@dnr.wa.gov
June 8	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Walker Valley ORV Area Work Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Walker Valley Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions	Jim Cahill 360-854-2874 jim.cahill@dnr.wa.gov
June 12	5 p.m. to 9 p.m.	Tiger Mountain Bike Trail Work Party Help construct a new non-motorized trail in East Tiger Mountain State Forest. To join, please sign-up through the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance website at: www.evergreenmtb.org What to bring Water, snacks, gloves, long pants, dinner, and appropriate gear for the weather. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Tiger Mountain Tiger Summit Trailhead lower parking area at the summit of Highway 18.	Sam Jarrett 206-375-0448 sam.jarrett@dnr.wa.gov
June 15	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Tiger Mountain Bike Trail Work Party Help construct a new non-motorized trail in East Tiger Mountain State Forest. To join, please sign-up through the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance website at: www.evergreenmtb.org What to bring Water, snacks, gloves, long pants, lunch, and appropriate gear for the weather. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. Join us and invite your friends!	Tiger Mountain Tiger Summit Trailhead lower parking area at the summit of Highway 18.	Sam Jarrett 206-375-0448 sam.jarrett@dnr.wa.gov
June 15	9 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Les Hilde Equestrian Trail Clean-up Join the NW Region Chapters Backcountry Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) as they clean-up the Les Hilde Trail and Trailhead. There will be tasks for people of all ages and abilities. What to bring: Work gloves, sturdy work shoes, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, personal eye protection, your favorite hand tool(s), water, and sunscreen. Lunch and snacks will be provided. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Les Hilde Trailhead 6998 Medford Rd. From Sedro-Woolley at SR 20 and Township Rd. Head east on SR-20 for 10.4 mi. Turn left on Cabin Creek Rd. Go 0.2 mi. Turn right onto Hamilton Cemetery Rd. Go 0.4 mi. Turn left on Medford Rd. Go 1.1 mi to trailhead.	Christ Thomsen 360-854-2860 christ.thomsen@dnr.wa.gov
June 17	4 p.m. to 7 p.m.	McLane Creek Nature Trail Maintenance Work Party Join Stream Team/WSU Native Plant Salvage for trail maintenance, which may include: removing weeds, trimming branches, and sweeping the boardwalk. To register for this event Go to www.streamteam.infoand click on the Register tab. what to bring Wear sturdy boots or shoes and come dressed for the weather, rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	McLane Creek Nature Trail 5044 Delphi Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512	Nick Cronquist 360-480-2700 nick.cronquist@dnr.wa.gov
June 22	10 a.m.	Camas Meadows Natural Area Preserve Wildflower Hike Join Central and Wenatchee Chapter of the Native Plant Society to walk through the meadow and then take a short hike along an old road to explore various habitat types and see a variety of plants. The flowers should be in full bloom in the meadow and we should see two rare plants - Wenatchee Checker mallow and Wenatchee Mtn. Larkspur. what to bring Water, hiking boots, lunch, field guide and binoculars.	Camas Meadows Natural Area Preserve The preserve is located approximately 5 miles south of Hwy 2 (or 15 miles north of Swauk Pass if coming from the Cle Elum area) in Chelan County.	Keyna Bugner 509-925-0906 keyna.bugner@dnr.wa.gov Please contact Keyna to reserve a spot on the hike.

July 2013

Date	Time	Event / Sponsor / Activity	Location	Contact
July 5	9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	Reiter Foothills non-motorized trail work party Help build a 'trunk trail' for mountain bikers, equestrians, and hikers at Reiter Foothills. Volunteers will help break ground on the new non-motorized trail system. Work Party hosted by DNR in conjunction with organizers of Sky Fest. Volunteers should bring gloves, water, lunch, closed-toed shoes (preferably boots) and dress for the weather. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass. Join us and invite your friends!	Reiter Foothills - Snohomish County Parks Future Trailhead Head east on US2. Once you enter the town of Gold Bar, turn left onto 1st St. and go .4 miles. (note: turn as if you were going to Wallace Falls State Park). Take 2nd right onto 1st Ave W heading east. 1st avenue becomes May Creek Road. Continue about .5 miles. Take right to stay on May Creek Road, continue under power lines. Go about 1.2 miles and then turn left on 429 Ave SE. continue to the end of the road. Future trailhead site is on the left. Park on grass just off the road.	David Way 360-854-2830 david.way@dnr.wa.gov
July 10	4 p.m. to 7 p.m.	McLane Creek Nature Trail Maintenance Work Party Join Stream Team/WSU Native Plant Salvage for trail maintenance activities that may include: removing weeds, trimming branches, and sweeping the boardwalk. what to bring Wear sturdy boots or shoes and come dressed for the weather, rain or shine! Refreshments, snacks, tools and gloves will be provided. Pizza will be provided mid-way through the event. To register for this event Go to www.streamteam.infoand click on the Register tab. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	McLane Creek Nature Trail 5044 Delphi Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512 Meet at the lower parking lot by kiosk.	Nick Cronquist 360-480-2700 nick.cronquist@dnr.wa.gov
July 13	9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Elbe ORV Trail Maintenance Work Party Join DNR and the Elbe ORV Focus Group to clean-up the trail. what to bring Gloves and boots or sturdy shoes, lunch/snacks and water for the trail and appropriate clothing for the weather. Tools will be provided. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Elbe ORV Campground Take Hwy. 706 6 miles east of Elbe. Turn left on 278th Ave. E. Where gravel begins, follow signs 2.5 miles to the ORV Trailhead.	Nancy Barker 253-312-4301 nancy.barker@dnr.wa.gov
July 13	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Walker Valley ORV Area Work Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Walker Valley Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions	Jim Cahill 360-854-2874 jim.cahill@dnr.wa.gov
July 20	10 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Mt. Tahoma Trails Maintenance work party Join DNR and the Mt. Tahoma Trails Association to clean-up the trails. what to bring Gloves and boots or sturdy shoes, lunch/snacks and water for the trail, and appropriate clothing for weather. Tools will be provided and Mt. Tahoma Trails Association will provide dinner. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Ashford Fire Station in Ashford at 29815 Hwy. 706 E.	Nancy Barker 253-312-4301 nancy.barker@dnr.wa.gov
July 27	10 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Ahtanum State Forest Clean up Join the Yakima Kittitas Forest Watch Group and Eastern Washington Adventurers, along with motorized and non-motorized users as they clean up Ahtanum State Forest. Lend a hand cleaning up trails, roads, and campgrounds. We will also be replacing damaged signs.The clean-up area includes trails on Sedge Ridge, Whites Ridge, and Foundation Ridge. This may include 4W613, Strobach trail, Blue Lake Trail, and the Darland loop. After the clean-up around 5:30 p.m. we will have a bring-a-dish potluck for all the volunteers. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring plenty of food and water. Join us and invite your friends! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Ahtanum State Forest From I-82 take Valley Mall Blvd Exit. From Valley Mall Blvd continue west to Longfiber Road. Turn left on Longfiber Rd. to Ahtanum Rd. Turn right on Ahtanum Rd. Follow Ahtanum Rd. for 11-12 miles to Tampico Store and West Valley Fire Dept. Stay to the right; this will be the N. Fork Rd. Follow N. Fork Rd approximately 10 miles to end of pavement. Cross bridge, continue 100ft and drive way to the Ahtanum Guard Station is on your right. Proceed down drive way office is the building on the right. Address: 9571 N. Fork Rd. Yakima, WA, 98903	Chad James 509-972-3927 chad.james@dnr.wa.gov

August 2013

Date	Time	Event / Sponsor / Activity	Location	Contact
August 10	9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	elbe orv Trail Maintenance Work Party Join DNR and the Elbe ORV Campground to clean-up the trails. What to bring Gloves and boots or sturdy shoes, lunch/snacks and water for the trail, and appropriate clothing for weather. Tools will be provided. **This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Elbe ORV Campground Take Hwy. 706 6 miles east of Elbe. Turn left on 278th Ave. E. Where gravel begins, follow signs 2.5 miles to the ORV Trailhead.	Nancy Barker 253-312-4301 nancy.barker@dnr.wa.gov
August 10	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Walker Valley ORV Area Work Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Walker Valley Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions	Jim Cahill 360-854-2874 jim.cahill@dnr.wa.gov
August 17	10 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Mt. Tahoma Trails Maintenance Work Party Join DNR and the Mt. Tahoma Trails Association to clean-up the trails. What to bring Gloves and boots or sturdy shoes, lunch/snacks and water for the trail, and appropriate clothing for weather. Tools will be provided and Mt. Tahoma Trails Association will provide dinner. **This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Ashford Fire Station In Ashford at 29815 Hwy. 706 E.	Nancy Barker 253-312-4301 nancy.barker@dnr.wa.gov

September 2013

Date	Time	Event / Sponsor / Activity	Location	Contact
September 14	9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Elbe ORV Trail Maintenance Work Party Join DNR and the Elbe ORV Focus Group to clean-up the trail. what to bring Gloves and boots or sturdy shoes, lunch/snacks and water for the trail and appropriate clothing for the weather. Tools will be provided. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Elbe ORV Campground Take Hwy. 706 6 miles east of Elbe. Turn left on 278th Ave. E. Where gravel begins, follow signs 2.5 miles to the ORV Trailhead.	Nancy Barker 253-312-4301 nancy.barker@dnr.wa.gov
September 14	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Walker Valley ORV Area Work Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place — rain or shine! ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Walker Valley Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk 18652 Peter Burns Rd Mount Vernon Directions	Jim Cahill 360-854-2874 jim.cahill@dnr.wa.gov
September 21	10 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Mt. Tahoma Trails Maintenance work party Join DNR and the Mt. Tahoma Trails Association to clean-up the trails. what to bring Gloves and boots or sturdy shoes, lunch/snacks and water for the trail, and appropriate clothing for weather. Tools will be provided and Mt. Tahoma Trails Association will provide dinner. ** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.	Ashford Fire Station in Ashford at 29815 Hwy. 706 E.	Nancy Barker 253-312-4301 nancy.barker@dnr.wa.gov
September 28		National Public Lands Day Save the date! Events will be planned across the state.

October 2013

Date

Time

Event / Sponsor / Activity

Location

Contact

October 12

9 a.m. to
3 p.m.

Walker Valley ORV Area Work

Join DNR staff and other volunteers to help work on trails, clean ditches, haul gravel, brush trails, paint, pick up garbage, and more! No need to call first. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the day's assignment from a DNR staffer. Work as long as you want. Bring a hard hat, gloves, lunch, and water. Work parties take place — rain or shine!

** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.

Walker Valley

Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk
18652 Peter Burns Rd
Mount Vernon
Directions

Jim Cahill
360-854-2874
jim.cahill@dnr.wa.gov

November 2013

Date

Time

Event / Sponsor / Activity

Location

Contact

November 9

9 a.m. to
3 p.m.

Walker Valley ORV Area Work

** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.

Walker Valley

Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk
18652 Peter Burns Rd
Mount Vernon
Directions

Jim Cahill
360-854-2874
jim.cahill@dnr.wa.gov

December 2013

Date

Time

Event / Sponsor / Activity

Location

Contact

December 14

9 a.m. to
3 p.m.

Walker Valley ORV Area Work

** This event is eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.

Walker Valley

Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead Information Kiosk
18652 Peter Burns Rd
Mount Vernon
Directions

Jim Cahill
360-854-2874
jim.cahill@dnr.wa.gov

‭(Hidden)‬ Files Filter

‭(Hidden)‬ Contacts Filter

Contacts

Files

Related Links