A volunteer pulls up overgrown blackberry plants in the Nichols Natural Area during a work party back in March. Volunteers are needed to help with upcoming work parties on Sept. 25, 5-7 p.m. and Oct. 19., 9 a.m. to noon.
A volunteer pulls up overgrown blackberry plants in the Nichols Natural Area during a work party back in March. Volunteers are needed to help with upcoming work parties on Sept. 25, 5-7 p.m. and Oct. 19., 9 a.m. to noon.
Columbia Riverkeeper invites the public to fall work parties at the Nichols Natural Area on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 5-7 p.m. with pizza and drinks; and Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon with coffee and donuts.
“Help transform a former industrial site to a thriving riparian habitat,” said a Riverkeeper press release. Volunteers will have a chance to win raffle items donated by Sucaro (www.sucaro.com) and Rep Your Water (www.repyourwater.com).
About Nichols Natural Area Columbia Riverkeeper holds a conservation easement to restore nearly three acres of a former industrial site on the Columbia River in Hood River. Every person who visits the waterfront will see this high-profile site.
“The students and community members who help design, implement and manage the natural area will gain pride and ownership by making a brownfield turn green,” said a Riverkeeper press release.
“Our vision for the Nichols Natural Area: Engage, educate, and inspire the diverse communities of the Columbia River Gorge to turn a former industrial site into a vibrant riverfront habitat.”
In 2019, more than 600 students participated in the Nichols Natural Area education program and flourishing riparian habitat restoration.
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