Earth Day at Bayshore Preserve

April 22, Earth Day!

This freeform holiday is one of our favorites. Some people choose to celebrate by turning off the lights, biking to work, or taking time to learn about environmental issues. We want to pay our respects for the planet by celebrating Earth Day with a stewardship party. Join us at Bayshore Preserve via the Oakland Bay Recreational Area entrance for a day of environmental restoration and fun!

In this event, you and your friends can care for the environment by helping us removing invasive plant species. We will be removing Scot’s broom from Oakland Bay Recreational Area, a WA Department of Fish and Wildlife property adjacent to our beautiful Bayshore Preserve.

This event is family-friendly, and there is no expectation that you need to work in order to be there. We hope that you will come ready to learn, meet your fellow community members, and appreciate these natural areas. The event and orientation starts at 10:00am, but feel free to come and go as you are available (event ends at 2:00pm, but you can still explore afterwards).

Capitol Land Trust will provide tools, gloves, and some snacks and drinks. Bring your own lunch and water. Parking at the WDFW property is FREE on Earth Day, and there will be a portable toilet on site.

Event Partners:

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Center for Natural Lands Management
Mason Conservation District

Friday, April 22
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bayshore Preserve, Oakland Bay Recreational Area Entrance, Shelton

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 to the event or send us a photo of your completed waiver. We will also have extra waivers at the event. Completed waivers, questions, and concerns can be emailed to [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.
  • Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth, except when you are at least 6 feet away from others. If you are unable to wear masks, we ask that you contact us directly for specific accommodations.
  • 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 registration, you will be signed up to receive an email two days prior to the event. This will give you detailed driving instructions, a weather forecast, and inform you of things you may need to bring to the event. Hope to see you there!