Located in the transition zone between the moist, heavily-forested west side of the Cascades and the drier bunch grass prairies of the east, Tom McCall Preserve is home to one of Oregon's most impressive displays of spring wildflowers. More than 200 plant species, including grass widows, prairie stars, shooting stars, balsamroot, lupine and paintbrush thrive here. The Tom McCall Preserve is also an incredible example of partnership between The Nature Conservancy, Oregon State Parks (part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department), and the US Forest Service. Oregon State Parks is celebrating "100 Volunteer Projects for 100 Years!" The Nature Conservancy in Oregon will be participating in the legacy of service that has sustained the state parks system for a century by going out with volunteers to Mayer State Park and Tom McCall Preserve on Saturday, October 8.
What are we doing, exactly? Volunteers will perform trail maintenance during this strenuous event. Tasks may include hauling gravel in 5-gallon buckets, trail drainage work, water bar cleaning, and armoring drain dips. Come prepared for heavy lifting and carrying, bending, swinging hand tools, and digging on steep hillsides. This event is 18+.
Register at https://preserve.nature.org/page/111496/event/1.
