DIG DAY - Hagg Lake sponsored by Abbey Bike Tools

Event sponsors:

• Northwest Trail Alliance: https://nw-trail.org/
• Washington County Parks: https://washcoparks.org/
• Abbey Bike Tools: https://www.abbeybiketools.com/

Planned agenda:

• 9:00 – 9:15: meet at Eagle Point (34) overflow parking area, check in, welcome, safety talk, and work overview
• 9:15 – 9:30: gather tools, carpool and caravan to location of work - Turtle (7) or Gandolf's (8)
• 9:30 – 9:45: review work plans
• 9:45 – 12:00: trail work
• 12:00 – 12:15: break
• 12:15-2:15: trail work
• 2:15 - 2:30: walk back to worksite trailhead (either Turtle or Gandolf's)
• 2:30: drinks, treats, and raffle at worksite trailhead (either Turtle or Gandolf's)
• 3:00 PM: depart area

Work notes:

• A bridge between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8) was uprooted, resulting in a partial closure of the loop trail. Washington County Parks has received approval from the Bureau of Land Reclamation for a 1/2 mile – 1 mile re-route to restore access to the trail. We are building that section of trail. It will likely include installation of a short bridge, one culvert, 3+ rock sections, 3+ climbing turns, and potentially retaining walls. For this work party, we'll be continuing construction of the new section - and potentially one or more of the planned features.
• Equipment we will be using will include, but not be limited to: rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, hoes, shovels, chainsaws, hand saws, loppers, wheelbarrows, buckets, and others. Tools will be provided; however, if you’d like to bring additional tools, you are welcome and encouraged to do so.
• Equipment needed: helmet (cycling helmets are OK), long pants, sturdy, comfortable footwear, and good work gloves. We can help ensure you have a helmet, if needed. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. If conditions are wet, rain gear is recommended.

Other Notes:

• Drinks, snacks, and swag will be provided at the end of this event. Please bring water and snacks to keep with you at the work site.
• Parking passes will be provided; no parking fee is required.
• Volunteer waivers will be available at the work site. They will need to be signed prior to beginning work. If possible, please sign the online waiver attached with this invitation prior to arrival.
• NWTA volunteer hours will be logged for you.
• Volunteers under age 18 will need a parent or supervising adult with them.
• The nearest restrooms are at: Eagle Point Recreation Area (34), Elks Creek (1), Sain Creek Recreation Area (13), & C-Ramp Recreation area (14).
• The nearest market is 7-Star Convenience Store (formerly Lake Stop Grocery) on Old 47, shortly before the park entrance.
• If you need documents signed proving work completed, we will have staff available to sign them.
• You’re welcome and encouraged to ride the trail after the work party; we can store bikes in a very safe area while working, if needed!
• If you have any questions, please contact me: Dan Werle // (503) 719-3226 // ZGFud2VybGUgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==
• Thanks!

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