Upcoming Events at Wilhoit Springs County Park
Thu Mar 16, 8:30 AM - Thu Mar 16, 3:30 PM
Wilhoit Springs County Park
38160 S Wilhoit Rd, Molalla, OR 97038
Community: McMinnville
Description
Volunteers will construct a short new trail around a meadow and improve existing trails in the park. Get ready for one of the best Spring Break festival in Portland.
Event Details
Crew leader: pat k., elaine k.
Max size of crew: 12
Hike distance: 1000' or less
Elevation gain: (in ft) none
Hike intensity: low
Work intensity: medium
Work type: new trail construction; spreading chips
Project information:
Wilhoit springs is a small clackamas county park near molalla, with a natural mineral spring and a very interesting history. The park has a meadow that is very popular with bird watchers. The main project will be to construct a short (1/4 mile) trail in a stand of woods behind the meadow. This will give visitors a walking space while keeping the meadow preserved as wetland. There will be viewing areas for bird watchers.
We will also be removing sod and improving existing user trails in another nearby area of the park, near the mineral springs.
All of these trails will be covered with chip material.
Hiking information:
Hiking distance is negligible.
You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.
Covid-19 information:
**you will be asked to electronically sign the e-waiver for this event, provide proof of vaccination or recent negative covid-19 test result, and perform a self-assessment health screening within the 24 hours preceding the event.** the crew leader for this event will verify that you have completed these requirements at the trailhead safety talk before the trail party begins. The registration confirmation and pre-event emails will contain further details and links.
What to bring:
Lunch
Plenty of water
Snacks
Gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
What to wear:
Boots (please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended and may not be allowed.)
Work gloves (loaner gloves available)
Long sleeved shirts and pants.
Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. As appropriate for the weather
Tko will supply hard hats and safety glasses
Directions:
Directions will be supplied to registrants via email 48 hours before event
Land acknowledgement: tko recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many indigenous tribes. In every corner of what we now call oregon, these people were forced to cede their land, their home, to the us government at various times from 1853 – 1871. We are privileged to be here today and we express gratitude to these tribes and their descendents for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces.
Equity & inclusion: tko seeks to make oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues that include racism, bias, and hate.
We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by tko, regardless of whether they are based on age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status.
Personal safety: your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform tko staff via the post-event survey.
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Max size of crew: 12
Hike distance: 1000' or less
Elevation gain: (in ft) none
Hike intensity: low
Work intensity: medium
Work type: new trail construction; spreading chips
Project information:
Wilhoit springs is a small clackamas county park near molalla, with a natural mineral spring and a very interesting history. The park has a meadow that is very popular with bird watchers. The main project will be to construct a short (1/4 mile) trail in a stand of woods behind the meadow. This will give visitors a walking space while keeping the meadow preserved as wetland. There will be viewing areas for bird watchers.
We will also be removing sod and improving existing user trails in another nearby area of the park, near the mineral springs.
All of these trails will be covered with chip material.
Hiking information:
Hiking distance is negligible.
You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.
Covid-19 information:
**you will be asked to electronically sign the e-waiver for this event, provide proof of vaccination or recent negative covid-19 test result, and perform a self-assessment health screening within the 24 hours preceding the event.** the crew leader for this event will verify that you have completed these requirements at the trailhead safety talk before the trail party begins. The registration confirmation and pre-event emails will contain further details and links.
What to bring:
Lunch
Plenty of water
Snacks
Gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
What to wear:
Boots (please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended and may not be allowed.)
Work gloves (loaner gloves available)
Long sleeved shirts and pants.
Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. As appropriate for the weather
Tko will supply hard hats and safety glasses
Directions:
Directions will be supplied to registrants via email 48 hours before event
Land acknowledgement: tko recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many indigenous tribes. In every corner of what we now call oregon, these people were forced to cede their land, their home, to the us government at various times from 1853 – 1871. We are privileged to be here today and we express gratitude to these tribes and their descendents for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces.
Equity & inclusion: tko seeks to make oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues that include racism, bias, and hate.
We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by tko, regardless of whether they are based on age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status.
Personal safety: your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform tko staff via the post-event survey.
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