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Camp Westwind New Trail Construction Party (Free Camping!)

July 25, 2023 at 9:00 am - July 26, 2023 at 3:30 pm

Free
Help build an educational trail at Camp Westwind!

Crew Leader: Carl B.

Max Size of Crew: 10

Hike Distance: <3 miles

Elevation Gain: <500 feet

Hike Difficulty: Moderate

Work Difficulty: 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

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

Make your volunteer experience go the extra mile this month by joining our Spring 2023 Trailkeeper Challenge! Become a Trail Champion by hiking, volunteering, or spending time outside and earn awesome prizes from our partners at Arcteryx, REI, and Trail Butter!

COVID-19 Procedures:

Beginning April 15th, 2023, TKO will discontinue the requirement for event participants to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Participants will not be required to wear masks. We do ask that you continue to respect those who prefer to wear a mask by maintaining appropriate distancing and wearing a mask when working in close proximity with someone who’s choosing to mask up. If you have any questions or concerns about this change, please contact our Executive Director (steve.kruger@trailkeepersoforegon.org) or Stewardship Manager (lindsay.mcintosh@trailkeepersoforegon.org).

Please help us keep our community safe and healthy by staying home and joining us another time if you have any symptoms of illness or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes. In every corner of what we now call Oregon, these people were forced to cede their land, their home, to the US government at various times from 1853 – 1871. 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.

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 that include 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.

Details

Start:
July 25, 2023 at 9:00 am
End:
July 26, 2023 at 3:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-westwind-new-trail-construction-party-free-camping-registration-652215031717

Organizer

Trailkeepers of Oregon
Email
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Venue

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