THIS WORK PARTY IS CANCELLED IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19.
WISHING YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
Overview
Blues Crew is excited to partner with the Fields Spring State Park for a 3 day/2 night trip focused on trail enhancement!
The Park is at 4,500 feet elevation, and has 7 miles of hiking trails varying in width and difficulty. The trails are used for hiking in the warmer months, and snow shoeing and cross-country skiing in the snowy winter months. The Blues Crew will work with State Park staff to improve identified sections of the trail system
Group meals will be provided at a cost of $30.
Be a part of this exciting volunteer opportunity! We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.
Work to accomplish
Tread work
Erosion prevention
Brushing
Notes
This is a multi-day work party. State Parks is providing a lodge with shared sleeping area and commercial kitchen, and several cabins with bunk beds.
Pets are not to accompany volunteers on a Blues Crew work party due to work safety concerns. Pets are also not allowed in the Park lodge or cabins.
Shared group meals will be provided at cost, including 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners.
Participants will be asked to complete a dietary needs survey to identify allergies and preferences.
Planning Information
Exertion Level: Moderate.
Schedule:
Friday, May 1
12:30 pm – Meet at Cascade Farm & Outdoor Store parking lot at the corner of Melrose and N Wilbur in Eastgate Walla Walla. We will carpool from there
12:45 pm – Depart for Fields Spring State Park
3:00 pm – Arrive at Fields Spring State Park. Orientation, housing plan, safety briefing, and dinner to follow
Saturday, May 2
8:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Noon - Work site activities
Noon - 1:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Work site activities
6:00 pm - Dinner and evening activities
Sunday, May 3
8:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Noon - Work site activities
Noon - 1:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Work site activities
3:30 pm - Depart for Walla Walla
What to wear: You cannot participate if you do not dress appropriately
Boots – no sneakers or sandals
Long pants
Long-sleeved shirt
Gloves
Eye protection (glasses, sun glasses)
Ticks can be present - bring DEET for self and Permethrin for clothes
A hard hat will be provided by BMLT. For safety reasons, shorts and sneakers are not allowed.
What to bring:
Light weight pack
Pillow and sleeping bag
Water bottle
Rain jacket and pants
Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
Personal necessities (toothbrush, towel, medications)
A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
Blues Crew Supplied:
Safety gear
First aid kit
Hard hat
Tools
Blues Crew Leads: Greg Brown and Barbara Hetrick
State Parks Lead: Clara Dickinson-McQuary
What it Takes to Do This Work Party:
No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! Blues Crew leaders and USFS staff will provide training and tools as needed.
Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours each day on uneven terrain.
Recommended for ages 14 and older; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18.
Map
https://parks.state.wa.us/503/Fields-Spring