Black River Farm Stewardship Party

July 11

The Black River Farm Conservation Easement is 510-acre parcel on the Black River between Littlerock and Rochester. Part of the property was planted with native trees and shrubs, which need a little help to thrive. Our task for the day will be to cut back scattered blackberry plants to give the native plantings space to grow.

Our work will happen along Mima Creek, a tributary of the Black River. We get to hike a mile down an old railroad grade to the site, passing through beautiful fields, farms, and forests. There is a small railroad trestle over the creek which is a great place for lunch. Don’t miss a fun and scenic summer day with us.

RSVP below!

Monday, July 11
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Black River Farm Conservation Easement, North of Rochester

Volunteers must fill out an annual Volunteer Waiver before volunteering with CLT. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or have both pages of the Minor Waiver Release Form filled out ahead of time. You may print and fill out your waiver ahead of time and bring it to the event. Blank waivers will also be available to sign at the event. Please review our COVID protocol beforehand to ensure everyone’s safety.

Questions or concerns? Email Sam at [email protected].

COVID-related Safety

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• • If you are sick in any way or have come in contact with someone who has been sick in the last two weeks, please stay home.
  • The wearing of face covering over your nose and mouth are encouraged when you cannot maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others. At a minimum, have a face mask available if situations arise that necessitate wearing one.
  • Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from people outside your household.
  • Please bring your own food and water.
  • You are encouraged to bring your own gloves.
  • Please bring your own tools if you are able. Tool suggestions will be included in email communications once you are registered for an event.

CLT Responsibilities:

• • CLT will plan work areas to maintain a safe social distance of 6 ft or more between participants.
  • CLT will provide necessary tools and materials for the work being performed.
  • CLT will provide hand sanitizer to be used by volunteers throughout the workday.
  • CLT will provide disposable masks for those who do not have their own.

After your registration, you will be signed up to receive an “event details” email two days prior to the event date. This will give you detailed driving instructions, a weather forecast, and inform you of things you may need to bring to the stewardship party. Hope to see you there.

The Black River is one of the most unique lowland river systems in the Pacific Northwest. The river is part of a complex of wetlands, streams, prairies, bogs, forests, farms and timberlands that are home to hundreds of animal species. Capitol Land Trust and other organizations have focused attention on the Black River Watershed for more than twenty years, jointly conserving approximately six thousand acres of wildlife habitat and working farms within the basin.