 Cathlapotle Plankhouse Updates & Events Volunteer Activities at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge are suspended until further notice. Stay tuned, and thank you for your patience.
Cathlapotle Plankhouse 15th Birthday
Celebrate the 15th Birthday of the Cathlapotle Plankhouse from your own homes, this Sunday, March 29th! For ideas on ways your family can learn more about the history of our area, the Refuge, and the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, download the Refuge Educators Guide here, for lesson plans, activities, facts, definitions, and so much more. Celebrate the Plankhouse by learning together today!
Greg Robinson was the Project Foreman for the building of the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, and this year while we celebrate 15 years of the House being open, we are featuring Greg Robinson’s art on items in the Friends Merch Shop.
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Volunteer Activities at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge are suspended until further notice. Stay tuned, and thank you for your patience.
The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit dedicated to promoting educational and cultural programs of the Ridgefield NWR, and protecting and enhancing its wildlife habitat. We are currently seeking candidates to serve on our board of directors. We are recruiting candidates with diverse backgrounds and skills for several open board positions, in addition to candidates interested in serving on a committee (board membership not required).
