July 8, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Oaksploration at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
On the Carty Unit at Ridgefield NWR, Refuge entrance fee applies
Cathlapotle Plankhouse 28908 N Main, Ridgefield, WA 98642
10:00 AM “Early” Bird Walk with Refuge Naturalist
12:30 PM Presentation: Oak Restoration Update
Deputy Director of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Eric Anderson provides a walk and talk update on the planned Oak Restoration of the Carty Unit. Meet at the Big Oak.
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Plankhouse Tours and Activities
Explore hands-on displays inside the Plankhouse and family-friendly activities throughout the day.
2:00 PM Naturalist Guided Walk
Discover the relationship that the people of Cathlapotle had with oaks, and how they managed their landscape.