Trout Creek Ranch Headquarters
Fence Removal
At Trout Creek Ranch Headquarters, we are looking for 4-15 people to help us make the big push to replace existing fences in the wet meadows with wildlife-friendly stranding. Wherever possible, we are taking out unneeded fencing and hope you can help! Removing fences will involve climbing through challenging vegetation, sometimes getting into water, lugging wire and t-posts, or even fighting mosquitoes, but there is a job for everyone. Trout Creek Ranch came with many structures that are being removed, remodeled or replaced. Pulling barbed-wire fencing and making updates can help with our restoration plans. Join us in some field work and enjoy some time outdoors!
Overnight stays are recommended, and we have accommodations for sleeping indoors, outdoors, or vehicle camping, along with access to bathrooms/showers (see registration form for details).
We’ll provide some snacks and beverages, but please bring your preferred food, water, and appropriate clothing for the weather and terrain (waterproof shoes or clothing that can get wet may be helpful). There will be bathroom access at the beginning and end of the activities, along with access to fridges/freezers and stovetops.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 3 to Sunday morning May 4
Arrive Friday, May 2 from noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE:
Trout Creek Ranch Headquarters webpage
Trout Creek Ranch Headquarters Visitor Info
Google Maps Directions (About 15 min south of Fields)
WHO
Project Lead: Brooke Gray, Trout Creek Ranch Restoration Manager
bgray@oregondesertlandtrust.org
Next Steps
If you haven’t already, fill out our two required forms below to participate.
Afterward, we’ll contact you with details. THANKS!
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