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SUMMARY:Volunteer Recruitment- Upcoming Lion's Event
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Lions club has been a tremendous supporter of the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge\, offering sponsorship as well as volunteer hours and providing vendor services at BirdFest. As a thank you to them\, the Friends like to offer some volunteer time to help them during their big events. The next Lions Event will be a Salmon Bake\, July 4th  in Abrams Park in Ridgefield. \nFor more information\, or if you would like to sign up to help out\, just email contact@ridgefieldfriends.org!
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/volunteer-recruitment-upcoming-lions-event-2/
LOCATION:Abrams Park\, Division St. \, Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170603T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T100000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Led Birding Hike- Kiwa Trail
DESCRIPTION:Limit is 15 people\, to sign up\, please email Josie Finley at josie_finley@fws.gov or call 360-887-4106 \nWhether you are new to birding or have been watching them your whole life\, Ron Escano offers easy and interesting ways to learn about this amazing world of our feathered friends. A retired USFWS biologist and life long birder\, Ron has been leading these walks for over a decade at the Refuge and for the Audobon society. Join him on refuge trails at Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake this Spring to find out who might be flying in! \nBirding at Ridgefield NWR\nThe hike starts at 8 am at the respective trail head and last two to three hours. These hikes are free\, however you are required to pay the Refuge $3 daily entrance fee (free with Federal Lands Pass or Refuge Annual Pass). Please bring cash or applicable pass and allow yourself an extra 5 minutes to register at the self service kiosk. For more information about passes and fees at Ridgefield NWR: https://www.fws.gov/nwrs/threecolumn.aspx?id=2147564522 \nOaks to Wetlands Trail on the Carty Unit:  \n\nSunday April 23rd\nSaturday May 13th\nSaturday May 27th\n\nKiwa Trail \n\nSunday May 7th\nSunday May 21st\nSaturday June 3rd
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/naturalist-led-birding-hike-kiwa-trail-2/
LOCATION:Kiwa Trail\, 1071 S Hillhurst Rd\, Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Refuge Complex Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Josie Finley":MAILTO:Josie_Finley@fws.gov
GEO:45.8074277;-122.7336893
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170610T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170610T110000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Led Birding Hike- Steigerwald Lake NWR
DESCRIPTION:Limit is 15 people\, to sign up\, please email Josie Finley at josie_finley@fws.gov or call 360-887-4106 \nWhether you are new to birding or have been watching them your whole life\, Ron Escano offers easy and interesting ways to learn about this amazing world of our feathered friends. A retired USFWS biologist and life long birder\, Ron has been leading these walks for over a decade at the Refuge and for the Audobon society. Join him on refuge trails at Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake this Spring to find out who might be flying in! \nBirding at Steigerwald Lake NWR \nThe following hikes are led by Ron Escano. They start at 8 am at the respective trail head and last two to three hours. There is no entrance fee at this site. \n\nSaturday April 29th\nSaturday May 20th\nSaturday June 10th\n\nClick here to learn more about the Steigerwald Lake Refuge and trail.
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/naturalist-led-birding-hike-steigerwald-lake-nwr-3/
LOCATION:Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge\, 35001 Lewis and Clark Hwy\, Washougal\, WA\, 98671\, United States
CATEGORIES:Refuge Complex Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Josie Finley":MAILTO:Josie_Finley@fws.gov
GEO:45.571302;-122.3150755
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge 35001 Lewis and Clark Hwy Washougal WA 98671 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=35001 Lewis and Clark Hwy:geo:-122.3150755,45.571302
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170611T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170611T110000
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CREATED:20170511T172739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170511T172739Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Led Birding Walk at Pierce NWR
DESCRIPTION:Join the Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards board member\, Randy Fortish\, and their Volunteer Coordinator\, Jared Strawderman\, to explore Pierce National Wildlife Refuge. We’ll be looking for warblers\, tanangers\, orioles\, pond turtles\, elk\, and much more! Walks fill up quick\, so contact jared_strawderman@fws.gov or call 360-835-8767 to sign up! \nParticipants will meet at Pierce NWR at 8am and the walk will be about 3 hours long. Dress for the weather and be prepared for walking through tall grass. Bring water and snacks. This Refuge is closed to the public except for these walks a few times a year\, so grab your spot soon! \n•Sunday June 11th\n•Sunday June 25th \nTo learn more about the Pierce NWR visit: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Pierce/about.html
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/naturalist-led-birding-walk-pierce-nwr/
LOCATION:Pierce National Wildlife Refuge\, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area\, North Bonneville\, WA\, 98639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Refuge Complex Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Strawderman":MAILTO:jared_strawderman@fws.gov
GEO:45.6620376;-121.9695383
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170611T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170611T160000
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SUMMARY:Colonizing Native History- Plankhouse Second Sunday
DESCRIPTION:2017 Plankhouse 2nd Sunday Events  \nThe Plankhouse is open from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM. House tours\, kids activities\, and naturalist guided walks are included with every event. These events are free with refuge admission. Stop by any time between 12 and 4! \nJune 11 (1:00 PM) – Colonizing Native History – Dr. David Lewis Dr. Lewis will explore commonly known “Native” oral histories such as the creation of the Bridge of the Gods. He will examine why these stories have been so popular among non-native people in the Pacific Northwest\, and how these stories can actually contribute to the erasure of Indigenous histories.
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/colonizing-native-history-plankhouse-second-sunday/
LOCATION:Cathlapotle Plankhouse\, 28908 NW Main Ave\, Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plankhouse Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Hill":MAILTO:Sarah_hill@fws.gov
GEO:45.8285485;-122.7464683
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathlapotle Plankhouse 28908 NW Main Ave Ridgefield WA 98642 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28908 NW Main Ave:geo:-122.7464683,45.8285485
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170617T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170617T150000
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SUMMARY:Eco-Blitz at Steigerwald
DESCRIPTION:Get your hands dirty and join us at the Refuge for our first Eco-Blitz… \nAn Eco-Blitz is a one day event to document as many species as possible with the help of experts in different fields and YOU!\nWe hope the information collected from this event can be used as a baseline for what species are on the Refuge prior to our large restoration project taking place in 2019. Join us to discover what awaits you at the Refuge\, both out in the open and hidden from the untrained eye. This free family-friendly event is open to all ages. No experience necessary. \nFor more information contact Jared Strawderman\, phone: 360-835-8767 \nGet your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steigerwald-lake-nwr-eco-blitz-tickets-33912550351?aff=eac2 \n(Click to view larger or download)
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/eco-blitz-steigerwald/
LOCATION:Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge\, 35001 Lewis and Clark Hwy\, Washougal\, WA\, 98671\, United States
CATEGORIES:Refuge Complex Event,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Strawderman":MAILTO:jared_strawderman@fws.gov
GEO:45.571302;-122.3150755
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170625T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T022842
CREATED:20170511T173258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170511T173258Z
UID:3525-1498377600-1498388400@ridgefieldfriends.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist Led Birding Walk at Pierce NWR
DESCRIPTION:Join the Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards board member\, Randy Fortish\, and our Volunteer Coordinator\, Jared Strawderman\, to explore Pierce National Wildlife Refuge. We’ll be looking for warblers\, tanangers\, orioles\, pond turtles\, elk\, and much more! Walks fill up quick\, so contact jared_strawderman@fws.gov or call 360-835-8767 to sign up! \nParticipants will meet at Pierce NWR at 8am and the walk will be about 3 hours long. Dress for the weather and be prepared for walking through tall grass. Bring water and snacks. This Refuge is closed to the public except for these walks a few times a year\, so grab your spot soon! \nTo learn more about the Pierce NWR visit: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Pierce/about.html
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/naturalist-led-birding-walk-pierce-nwr-2/
LOCATION:Pierce National Wildlife Refuge\, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area\, North Bonneville\, WA\, 98639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Refuge Complex Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Strawderman":MAILTO:jared_strawderman@fws.gov
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