Join the Blue Mountain Land Trust and the USDA Forest Service – Umatilla National Forest for Walla Walla’s second annual BioBlitz on Saturday, June 1 at Fort Walla Walla Museum and Natural Area! This will be a day of scientific exploration, observation and discovery right outside of city limits.The Walla Walla BioBlitz is a chance for the community and scientists

The first weekend in June is Oregon’s traditional Free Fishing Weekend. On this weekend, ODFW and its partners will be sponsoring fishing events throughout the state. These events are free, and at most we’ll even provide the gear and instruction you’ll need to get started – from baiting the hook to landing your catch.For a complete list of 2019 Free

Access to National Forests in Washington and Oregon is fee-free today, June 1, 2019, to celebrate National Trails Day!Upcoming 2019 fee free days:•June 8 – National Get Outdoors Day (www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org)•September 28 – National Public Lands Day (www.publiclandsday.org)•November 11 – Veterans DayFee free days are dates when forest visitors can park at Forest Service -managed trailheads or recreation facilities that normally

The Umatilla National Forest,hosts a free Kids Fishing Day at Twin Pond Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fishing instruction, a raffle, snacks, activities and prizes will be offered, in partnership with the City of Ukiah, local businesses and community members. The first 100 children will receive complementary buckets with free fishing tackle. The event will also

Cool off at the coast this summer with a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua on the Siuslaw National Forest! June 1, at 9 a.m., Celebrate National Trails Day with the Forest Service and the City of Yachats Trails Committee at Devil’s Churn. All are encouraged to join this stewardship event where we will work together to clear

The Mt. Hood National Forest hosts the second of two annual Youth Fishing Clinics June 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., on the Clackamas River Ranger District (see May 18 calendar for information about the earlier clinic). This no-cost fishing clinic is designed especially for children ages 17 and under, but young adults and parents are also welcome to participate.

Join our Forest Field Rangers for a fun and informative “Forest, Explore, Discover” presentation, Saturdays at noon from June 1 through Aug. 31, 2019 in the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center theater on the Sisulaw National Forest.For more information:https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/siuslaw/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD632364The event is free, but a Northwest Forest Pass, Oregon Coast Passport, federal recreation pass, or $5 day-use fee is required within the

This year Smokey will celebrate 75 years at the forefront of the Forest Service’s wildfire prevention campaign. To commemorate Smokey’s contributions to the U.S. Forest Service and wildfire prevention, replicas of historic portraits by artist Rudolph Wendelin will travel to National Forests across the country throughout 2019. Mr. Wendelin created hundreds of Smokey representations that highlighted natural resource conservation and

Cool off at the coast this summer with a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua on the Siuslaw National Forest! Mondays, May 27-Sept. 1, meet at the Camp Perpetua Visitor’s Center at noon to join, retired Chief Park Ranger, Michael Noack for an easy to moderate hike where he will be sharing information about the local flora and

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 4 – Sept. 5, 2019, take a Walk with a Ranger – meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at noon for a short, guided hike. Siuslaw National Forest field rangers will introduce visitors to a variety of natural history topics at places like The Giant Spruce Trail, Discovery Loop, or Captain Cook Trail.For

Dead and dying trees have proliferated throughout western Washington. Trees were particularly hard-hit in 2018, especially western redcedars, causing concern for many property owners. Washington State University (WSU) Extension Forestry will be giving a free public seminar to explain why so many trees are dying right now and what property owners can do.Learn what makes forests healthy or unhealthy and

Volunteer to serve as a campground host on a National Forest this summer! A camp host greets campers, provides information on the surrounding area, and generally makes campers feel at home. Hosts visit with campers and day-use visitors, clean and maintain restrooms, restock supplies, occasionally clean up after campers, and carry out minor maintenance as needed. They keep an eye

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 4 – Sept. 5, 2019, take a Walk with a Ranger – meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at noon for a short, guided hike. Siuslaw National Forest field rangers will introduce visitors to a variety of natural history topics at places like The Giant Spruce Trail, Discovery Loop, or Captain Cook Trail.For

Oregon doesn’t stop at the beach! Cool off at the coast this summer with a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua on the Siuslaw National Forest! Thursdays, May 30-Aug. 29, 2019, meet at the Visitors Center at noon for lunch with Dr. Jim Nechols, retired professor of Entomology from Kansas State University. Dr. Nechols will present “Alien Invaders:

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 4 – Sept. 5, 2019, take a Walk with a Ranger – meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at noon for a short, guided hike. Siuslaw National Forest field rangers will introduce visitors to a variety of natural history topics at places like The Giant Spruce Trail, Discovery Loop, or Captain Cook Trail.For

Dead and dying trees have proliferated throughout western Washington. Trees were particularly hard-hit in 2018, especially western redcedars, causing concern for many property owners. Washington State University (WSU) Extension Forestry will be giving a free public seminar to explain why so many trees are dying right now and what property owners can do.Learn what makes forests healthy or unhealthy and

“Free Fishing Weekend” is June 8-9, 2019. Fishing licenses are not required of anyone to fish in Washington on these dates. Free Fishing Weekend in Washington is always the first weekend after the first Monday in June. Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Endorsement and Two-Pole Endorsement requirements will also waived on these dates. All other rules still apply. While no licenses are

Access to National Forests in Washington and Oregon is fee-free today, June 8, 2019, to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day (www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org)!Upcoming 2019 fee free days:•September 28 – National Public Lands Day (www.publiclandsday.org)•November 11 – Veterans DayFee free days are dates when forest visitors can park at Forest Service -managed trailheads or recreation facilities that normally require a Northwest Forest Pass,

Lewis County Kids’ Fishing Derby; Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is a proud co-sponsor of the Lewis County Public Utilities District Kids’ Fishing Derby. Located at Lake Scanewa in East Lewis County, this kids fishing event has been encouraging new anglers over 25 years. Kids can fish for trout and win prizes, learn how

Mount St. Helens Kids’ Fishing Derby – Saturday, June 8, 9a.m. – 1 p.m. The Mount St. Helens Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held at the Day Use area in Merwin Park, east of Woodland. This fun filled event has 1,500 large rainbow trout in a netted-off section of Lake Merwin waiting to be caught by kids. There will be

Girls are invited to join Wild Skills, SheJumps and USDA Forest Service firefighters at Wyeth Campground in Cascade Locks, Ore. on the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area for a day of outdoors skills-building, conservation education, and exposure to possible careers in science and natural resources, emergency management, and wildland firefighting! Participants will work with female firefighters to run hoses,

Kids’ Fishing on Mt. Adams Ranger District; Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. – 2p.m.Kids can learn how to fish at Mt. Adams Ranger District on Kids’ Fishing Day. This year volunteers will be at Goose Lake handing out fishing poles to kids and teaching them how to fish. Staff will also be handing out rigged fishing poles and bait to

Experience free outdoor activities and family fun at the annual National Get Outdoors Day event Sat. June 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Wash. Climb a rock wall, learn to shoot a bow and arrow, catch a fish, play soccer, experience disc golf, listen to live music, and more with activities suitable for children

Join our Forest Field Rangers for a fun and informative “Forest, Explore, Discover” presentation, Saturdays at noon from June 1 through Aug. 31, 2019 in the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center theater on the Sisulaw National Forest.For more information:https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/siuslaw/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD632364The event is free, but a Northwest Forest Pass, Oregon Coast Passport, federal recreation pass, or $5 day-use fee is required within the

Cool off at the coast this summer with a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua on the Siuslaw National Forest! Mondays, May 27-Sept. 1, meet at the Camp Perpetua Visitor’s Center at noon to join, retired Chief Park Ranger, Michael Noack for an easy to moderate hike where he will be sharing information about the local flora and

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 4 – Sept. 5, 2019, take a Walk with a Ranger – meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at noon for a short, guided hike. Siuslaw National Forest field rangers will introduce visitors to a variety of natural history topics at places like The Giant Spruce Trail, Discovery Loop, or Captain Cook Trail.For

Volunteer to serve as a campground host on a National Forest this summer! A camp host greets campers, provides information on the surrounding area, and generally makes campers feel at home. Hosts visit with campers and day-use visitors, clean and maintain restrooms, restock supplies, occasionally clean up after campers, and carry out minor maintenance as needed. They keep an eye

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 4 – Sept. 5, 2019, take a Walk with a Ranger – meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at noon for a short, guided hike. Siuslaw National Forest field rangers will introduce visitors to a variety of natural history topics at places like The Giant Spruce Trail, Discovery Loop, or Captain Cook Trail.For

What does a sustainable trail system look like in the Columbia River Gorge? Join Washington Trails Association and the USDA Forest Service at WTA’s 2019 Southwest Hiker Potluck to find out.Join WTA’s southwest regional manager Ryan Ojerio, Stan Hinatsu, Recreation Staff Officer for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (USDA Forest Service), and fellow hikers at Hegewald Center in

Oregon doesn’t stop at the beach! Cool off at the coast this summer with a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua on the Siuslaw National Forest! Thursdays, May 30-Aug. 29, 2019, meet at the Visitors Center at noon for lunch with Dr. Jim Nechols, retired professor of Entomology from Kansas State University. Dr. Nechols will present “Alien Invaders:

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 4 – Sept. 5, 2019, take a Walk with a Ranger – meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at noon for a short, guided hike. Siuslaw National Forest field rangers will introduce visitors to a variety of natural history topics at places like The Giant Spruce Trail, Discovery Loop, or Captain Cook Trail.For

The Forest Service will participate in the 25th annual Portland PRIDE Waterfront Festival June 15-16, 2019. Stop by our booth for information about America’s Forests and Grasslands, employment opportunities for youth and adults, and look for Smokey Bear, who will be roaming the event to remind attendees about the importance of wildland fire prevention! This year’s event at Tom McCall

Cool off at the coast this summer with a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua! June 15, at 9 a.m., volunteers will work on cleaning up and further preparing the new Amanda Bridge site for upcoming construction work. There will be a celebratory potluck for participants following the work. Volunteers who plan to attend the work session or

Join our Forest Field Rangers for a fun and informative “Forest, Explore, Discover” presentation, Saturdays at noon from June 1 through Aug. 31, 2019 in the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center theater on the Sisulaw National Forest.For more information:https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/siuslaw/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD632364The event is free, but a Northwest Forest Pass, Oregon Coast Passport, federal recreation pass, or $5 day-use fee is required within the

Cool off at the coast this summer with a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua on the Siuslaw National Forest! Mondays, May 27-Sept. 1, meet at the Camp Perpetua Visitor’s Center at noon to join, retired Chief Park Ranger, Michael Noack for an easy to moderate hike where he will be sharing information about the local flora and

Forest Service will host a site visit June 25, 2019 for interested parties who would like to tour the entire Coldwater Visitor Center facility in preparation for submitting a proposal for future use of the site. Gifford Pinchot National Forest released a “Request for Expressions of Interest” from individuals, organizations and companies with a vision for the facility currently in

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 4 – Sept. 5, 2019, take a Walk with a Ranger – meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at noon for a short, guided hike. Siuslaw National Forest field rangers will introduce visitors to a variety of natural history topics at places like The Giant Spruce Trail, Discovery Loop, or Captain Cook Trail.For

Join USDA Forest Service for Twilight Tuesday at the Oregon Zoo! We’ll be at the zoo’s education center, offering youth engagement activities related to forest health, habitat, and wildlife! Zoo admission is required to participate (reduced rates apply for Twilight Tuesday events). For more information, visit https://www.oregonzoo.org/events/twilight-tuesday.

Volunteer service at the #1 natural tourist attraction in Oregon, Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, providing memorable experiences for people visiting this natural treasure.Inform visitors of the wonders of the site while meeting people from all over the world!Volunteer 3.5 hour, flexible shifts – mornings or afternoons, assisting USDA Forest Service personnel and providing visitor

Oregon doesn’t stop at the beach! Cool off at the coast this summer with a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua on the Siuslaw National Forest! Thursdays, May 30-Aug. 29, 2019, meet at the Visitors Center at noon for lunch with Dr. Jim Nechols, retired professor of Entomology from Kansas State University. Dr. Nechols will present “Alien Invaders:

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 4 – Sept. 5, 2019, take a Walk with a Ranger – meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at noon for a short, guided hike. Siuslaw National Forest field rangers will introduce visitors to a variety of natural history topics at places like The Giant Spruce Trail, Discovery Loop, or Captain Cook Trail.For

Cascadia Cave History Hike. Difficulty: Easy. Length: 2 miles. Follow the historic footsteps of the Kalapuya Indians along the lower floodplains of the South SantiamRiver. Includes traditional uses of plants. The trail may be muddy. This hike leaves promptly from the Sweet Home Ranger District office at 9 a.m. Please come prepared for a day in the forest, with lunch,

Join our Forest Field Rangers for a fun and informative “Forest, Explore, Discover” presentation, Saturdays at noon from June 1 through Aug. 31, 2019 in the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center theater on the Sisulaw National Forest.For more information:https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/siuslaw/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD632364The event is free, but a Northwest Forest Pass, Oregon Coast Passport, federal recreation pass, or $5 day-use fee is required within the

Cool off at the coast this summer with a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua on the Siuslaw National Forest! Mondays, May 27-Sept. 1, meet at the Camp Perpetua Visitor’s Center at noon to join, retired Chief Park Ranger, Michael Noack for an easy to moderate hike where he will be sharing information about the local flora and

Forest Service will host a site visit June 25, 2019 for interested parties who would like to tour the entire Coldwater Visitor Center facility in preparation for submitting a proposal for future use of the site. Gifford Pinchot National Forest released a “Request for Expressions of Interest” from individuals, organizations and companies with a vision for the facility currently in

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 4 – Sept. 5, 2019, take a Walk with a Ranger – meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at noon for a short, guided hike. Siuslaw National Forest field rangers will introduce visitors to a variety of natural history topics at places like The Giant Spruce Trail, Discovery Loop, or Captain Cook Trail.For

Volunteer to serve as a campground host on a National Forest this summer! A camp host greets campers, provides information on the surrounding area, and generally makes campers feel at home. Hosts visit with campers and day-use visitors, clean and maintain restrooms, restock supplies, occasionally clean up after campers, and carry out minor maintenance as needed. They keep an eye

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 4 – Sept. 5, 2019, take a Walk with a Ranger – meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at noon for a short, guided hike. Siuslaw National Forest field rangers will introduce visitors to a variety of natural history topics at places like The Giant Spruce Trail, Discovery Loop, or Captain Cook Trail.For

Oregon doesn’t stop at the beach! Cool off at the coast this summer with a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua on the Siuslaw National Forest! Wednesdays, May 29-Aug. 28, 2019, at 3 p.m., Take a deeper dive into the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve by joining, Tara DuBois, Communications Coordinator for the Cape Perpetua Collaborative, for interactive exhibits

Oregon doesn’t stop at the beach! Cool off at the coast this summer with a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua on the Siuslaw National Forest! Thursdays, May 30-Aug. 29, 2019, meet at the Visitors Center at noon for lunch with Dr. Jim Nechols, retired professor of Entomology from Kansas State University. Dr. Nechols will present “Alien Invaders:

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 4 – Sept. 5, 2019, take a Walk with a Ranger – meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at noon for a short, guided hike. Siuslaw National Forest field rangers will introduce visitors to a variety of natural history topics at places like The Giant Spruce Trail, Discovery Loop, or Captain Cook Trail.For

Gordon Meadows Hike. Difficulty: Moderate. Length: 3 miles. Come see Gordon Meadows in full bloom. Enjoy wildflowers such as camas lilies, elephants head, sundews and much more. Expect wet feet. Please come prepared for a day in the forest, with lunch, water, appropriate clothes, etc. Leader: Alice Smith and Claire Bennett, Botanists. Email: alice.smith@usda.gov and claire.bennett@usda.gov.  Preregistration is required. Tours and

Join our Forest Field Rangers for a fun and informative “Forest, Explore, Discover” presentation, Saturdays at noon from June 1 through Aug. 31, 2019 in the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center theater on the Sisulaw National Forest.For more information:https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/siuslaw/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD632364The event is free, but a Northwest Forest Pass, Oregon Coast Passport, federal recreation pass, or $5 day-use fee is required within the