Volunteering with the Estuary Partnership gives citizens the opportunity to participate in on the ground field work, interact with new people with similar interests, work side by side with professionals in the field, and share and learn new skills, possibly gain expertise and experience for future employment.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Each year, hundreds of volunteers work with the Estuary Partnership to plant native trees and shrubs at key sites. Once again, this planting season, the Estuary Partnership is working closely with the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge, and Lacamas Creek Park. Not only are winter months good for plantings, they’re excellent wildlife view times. So mark a day on your calendar to see some wildlife, plant some trees, and contribute to the lower Columbia River.
Volunteer Planting Projects
All dates are Saturdays. All times – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
January 12, 2008 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
January 26, 2008 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
February 2, 2008 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
February 9, 2008 Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge
February 23, 2008 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
March 1, 2008 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
March 8, 2008 Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge
March 15, 2008 Lacamas Creek Park
March 29, 2008 Lacamas Creek Park
April 5, 2008 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
April 12, 2008 Lacamas Creek Park
To sign up for, get more information, or detailed directions for these projects, or for more information about other Estuary Partnership volunteer opportunities, please contact Jennie Boyd (503.226.1565 x 222).
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities Environmental Education Assistant
Interested in working with students on environmental issues in a classroom setting or in the field or putting your creativity to work developing educational games and activities for kids? The Estuary Partnership is looking for Environmental Education Assistants willing to help Estuary Partnership staff conduct and prepare for school visits and fieldwork to teach students about the lower Columbia River and things they can do to help protect the river. Volunteers are needed to assist with class visits and field trips throughout the year. Contact the Estuary Partnership’s Jennie Boyd or fill out the Volunteer Sign-Up Form and receiving training today!
Volunteer Links
One of the elements within Action 25 of the Estuary Partnership Management Plan deals with helping interested volunteers take advantage of volunteer opportunities provided by other organizations agencies involved in building stewardship and protecting natural resources. Check out the web sites of the following organizations to learn about additional volunteer opportunities.
