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Camp Westwind New Trail Construction Party

August 18, 2023 at 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Free
Help build an educational trail at Camp Westwind!

Crew Leader: Susan S.

Max Size of Crew: 10

Hike Distance: <3 miles

Elevation Gain: <500 feet

Hike Intensity: Moderate

Work Intensity: Moderate

Work Type: Corridor clearing and tread building

Project Information:

We are building a new educational ‘Raindrop to Sea’ trail at Camp Westwind! We’ll be using loppers and saws to clear brush from a brand new trail alignment as well as digging tools to build the trail surface. We’ll also do some route refinement using a clinometer to assure a sustainable grade.

Please note: The Raindrop-to-Sea trail is not a public access trail, and you need to be a camper to hike the trails at the Westwind property. Trailkeepers of Oregon is supporting this project because outdoor school programs like Camp Westwind provide Oregon’s youth with access to important nature experiences and educational opportunities. These outdoor education facilities are very special, but their trail systems often lack the upkeep and care needed to serve our next generation of conservationists and stewards – that’s where TKO and you can step up. Funding for this project was provided by the Royal Little Family Foundation which has been an important supporter of the Westwind Stewardship Group.

Hiking information:

We will be hiking roughly 3/4 miles (with around 400′ elevation gain) to the start of the new trail alignment. As this is a not-yet built trail, please expect to be walking through forest undergrowth, bushes, and on uneven ground.

What to bring:

  • Lunch
  • Plenty of water
  • Snacks
  • Gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
  • Sun protection, insect repellent, etc.
  • Backpack to carry these things in
  • Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to volunteers@trailkeepersoforegon.org to let us know how we can help!

What to wear:

  • Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended and may not be allowed.)
  • Work gloves (loaner gloves available)
  • Long sleeved shirts and pants.
  • Rain gear, insulating layers, etc. as appropriate for the weather
  • TKO will supply hard hats, safety glasses, and gloves

Directions:

Directions will be supplied to registrants via email 48 hours before event

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. In every corner of what we now call Oregon, these people were forced to cede their land, their home, to the US government. We are privileged to be here today and we express gratitude to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, please contact TKO Stewardship Manager Lindsay McIntosh-Tolle at lindsay.mcintosh@trailkeepersoforegon.org.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO, regardless of whether they are based on age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for its events, we do support those who feel masking is necessary for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

Details

Date:
August 18, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-westwind-new-trail-construction-party-registration-652233807877

Venue

Camp Westwind
7500 N Fraser Rd,
Otis, OR 97368 United States
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