Wallowa Lake State Park to host volunteer work party

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

JOSEPH – (Release provided by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department) Wallowa Lake State Parkrangers need 50 volunteers June 4 tocelebrate both State Parks Day and National Trails Day through volunteer service!Join park staff to improve the Nature Trail. Work includes blocking social trails, cutting back overgrown limbs on the official trail, and lining the official trail where it is hard to follow.

Participants must register in advance, and registration ends June 1. Volunteers will work with hand tools and move on gravel and uneven surfaces. Tools and other equipment will be provided. Bring drinking water and gloves and wear clothes suitable for the weather conditions. The 100 Volunteer Projects for 100 Years series commemorates the Oregon State Parks centennial. Visit the event calendar to see the other opportunities scheduled in 2022. Join the events and participate in the legacy of service that has sustained the state parks system for the past century.