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Volunteer to Help Santiam Canyon Parks

5/4/2024 8:30:00 AM
Location: North Fork Park,
Posted by: Public Works - Environmental Services
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Volunteer to Help Santiam Canyon Parks

Event Details

Marion County Parks, in partnership with Oregon Parks Forever, Trailkeepers of Oregon, and SOLVE Oregon, is excited to announce a two-day volunteer event to aid in reopening efforts for wildfire-affected parks. 

 

Event Details 

Date: May 4th, 8:30am - 3:30pm 

Location: North Fork County Park 

Volunteer Shifts: Volunteers can sign up for the morning shift, 8:30-11:30am or the afternoon shift from 12:30-3:30pm, or they can attend all day. Lunch will be provided.  

Parking: Parking is limited, so there will be a shuttle service available from Oregon Department of Forestry – North Cascade District Office located at 22965 N Fork Rd SE, Lyons, OR to North Fork Park. 

 

Date: May 5th, 8:30am – 3:30pm 

Location: Minto County Park 

Volunteer Shifts: Volunteers can sign up for the morning shift, 8:30-11:30am or the afternoon shift from 12:30-3:30pm, or they can attend all day. Lunch will be provided. 

Parking:  Parking is limited, so there will be a shuttle service available from Gates Park and Ride, located on Central St north of Horeb St, Gates OR to Minto Park. 

 

Volunteer Activities 

The Beachie Creek Fire left a significant impact on the Santiam Canyon parks, damaging various amenities and the surrounding natural environment. Volunteers will help in restoration efforts through: 

  • Trail construction  

  • Picnic table assembly 

  • Sign and amenity installation 

  • Invasive species and debris removal 

 

 

Volunteers do not to bring any of their own supplies, they will be provided. This event will take place rain or shine, so we suggest everyone dresses for the occasion. Volunteers will have the opportunity to select their preferred activity when they sign up for the event and signups are required to participate. 

 

Come volunteer to connect with nature, your community, and lend a hand in preserving our local natural treasures. Sign up here to volunteer: https://canyon-comeback-marioncounty.hub.arcgis.com/pages/park-volunteer-days?preview=true  

 

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Ryan Wade at rwade@co.marion.or.us  


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