Join the Estuary Partnership and the USFWS in this community event to remove invasive blackberries along to enhance native habitat at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.

Pre-registration is required HERE.

• All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs.

• Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

Accessibility: The planting site is a 10-minute walk from parking on a gravel trail. 

We'll provide:  Gloves, tools, snacks, and beverages.

What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather.

What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear.

Schedule:

• 10 AM - Check in and hike into site

• 10:15 AM - Introductions and project orientation

• 10:30 AM - Remove invasive plants

• 12:45 PM - Wrap up and hike back to parking area

• 1 PM - End of event

Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: US Fish & Wildlife Service!