Tilley Wetlands East Preserve Stewardship Party

March 28

If you signed up for the event at Springer Lake on Saturday, prepare for a wetland double feature. Tilley Wetlands East is a 123-acre piece of a large, contiguous area of conserved wetlands that are very important for animals such as beaver, elk, and porcupine.

Near Millersylvania State Park and Tenino, this preserve will be a beautiful place to experience the beginning of spring. Join us to help maintain footpaths for monitoring access by cutting encroaching plants. We will also be checking on our beaver analogue, which is a man-made structure that mimics a beaver dam. This is not a public preserve, so this event is a great time to experience this place.

If the weather is good it’s also possible to bike to the preserve, either on the road or on a longer route via the Chehalis Western and Yelm to Tenino Trails. If you are considering biking, email [email protected] for route planning. I may be able to join you on the bike ride!

Monday, March 28
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tilley Wetlands East Preserve, Tenino

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 during breaks 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. Food and drink may not be provided by CLT.
  • 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.
  • If you decide to carpool, please do so safely.

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 the hazards and things you may need to bring to the event. Hope to see you there!