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Celebrate National Public Lands Day on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Release Date: Sep 21, 2015
Celebrate National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands, on Saturday, September 26, 2015. There are over 2,000 events nationwide, including two events on Gifford Pinchot National Forest lands that are seeking volunteers of all ages to lend a hand. Participants of National Public Lands Day volunteer events will earn a coupon for a fee-free day of their choosing at any participating federal recreation site, no matter the agency.
The Cowlitz Valley Ranger District will be hosting a clean-up event in the Skate Creek corridor located along Forest Road 52. Volunteers at this event will be helping remove trash and invasive plants and will be provided with tools, cloth gloves and safety equipment. It is recommended that volunteers bring leather gloves and wear sturdy shoes. A free lunch will be provided at Packwood Fire Hall following the work party.
More information: Call Steve Hoecker at (360) 497-1157.
When: Saturday, September 26; 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Meet at Packwood Fire Hall, 12953 US Hwy 12 in Packwood, WA. Will carpool to work site.
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument will clean up around Coldwater Lake, Johnston Ridge Observatory, and the popular Hummocks Trail. Tasks for the day include clearing trails, picking up trash, installing rope fencing, and placing rock borders.
More information: Call (360) 449-7800
When: Saturday, September 26; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Meet at Coldwater Lake parking lot, 45 miles east of I-5 exit 49 on WA Hwy 504, turn left at Coldwater Lake sign.
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses over 1.3 million acres of land owned by the American public. Show your support by showing up to pitch in! For more information about National Public Lands Day visit: http://www.publiclandsday.org
September 26, 2015 is also one of the five fee-free days in 2015 observed by the U.S. Forest Service to encourage everyone to experience their public lands. Fees are waived at most federal day-use areas, such as picnic grounds, developed trailheads and visitor centers.