Join us for a celebration of the completion of the Main Avenue Access Project!

Friday, February 14th at 1:00PM meet us at Overlook Park in downtown Ridgefield for a 1 mile walk to the Refuge on the recently improved Main Avenue sidewalk. Once at the Refuge, there will be a brief presentation and ribbon cutting at about 1:30PM. If you prefer a shorter walk, you can park at the Refuge and meet the procession there at 1:30.

The completion of this major project improves access to the Refuge and further links the Refuge with its local community. When the Carty Lake Trail opens for the season in May, walkers will be able to complete a 4.8 mile loop through Downtown Ridgefield, the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and the Port of Ridgefield. The loop will serve as a tour of the heart of Ridgefield and offers views of historic downtown buildings, Gee Creek, the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, Carty Lake, and Lake River.