volunteer event

Join us to plant native trees and shrubs at the beautiful Balcomb Big Salmon Ranch owned by the Center for Whale Research! Please register using the form below.

Elwha River Planting

When: November 18 (Tues.) from 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: 118 Mountain Valley Lane, Port Angeles, WA 98363

Volunteers are needed to plant 3,000 native trees and shrubs directly along the Elwha River and in a meadow overlooking the Elwha River.

Itinerary:

  • 11:00am: Arrive at the Balcomb Big Salmon Ranch in Port Angeles

  • 11:00 - 11:45am: Eat lunch while listening to a presentation on Southern Resident Orca Whales and riparian restoration plantings

  • 11:45 - Noon: Walk to the planting site(s)

  • Noon - 2:45pm: Plant native trees & shrubs, breaks taken as needed

  • 3:00pm: Depart from Port Angeles

What to Wear/Bring:

  • Raingear and layers of clothing for a variety of weather conditions

  • Rubber boots or waterproof hiking shoes (roundtrip walk of 1-2 miles from the parking area to the planting areas; limited seating available in an off-road vehicle)

  • Sack lunch & water bottle

  • Gloves and shovels (we will have spares on hand if you don’t have these items)

Other Details: Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, drinking water and a variety of snacks will be provided.

Registration