The Parks headquarters Information Center is moving from its current location in Tumwater to the Department of Ecology building at 300 Desmond Drive SE in Lacey. Our customer service team is located at the front desk, just inside the main entrance.
Volunteer Event - Centennial Trail - Forest Health (Thinning)
There are currently no future events scheduled.
Join us to improve young stands of Ponderosa Pine and Doug Fir through reducing overcrowded stands. Giving trees proper spacing allows them to grow with health and vigor instead of competing with one another for space, light, and water. We will use handsaws and loppers to remove trees and lay them alongside the trail to prepare for the woodchipper to make a pass through at a later date.
We will meet at 9-Mile Rec Area and walk or shuttle down the Centennial Trail to our thinning site (about 1/4-1/2 mile from the trailhead).
We will meet at 9-Mile Rec Area and walk or shuttle down the Centennial Trail to our thinning site (about 1/4-1/2 mile from the trailhead).
Things to bring:
-Discover Pass (we can issue a day pass)
-Gloves
-Eye Protection (we have some to share)
-Handsaws/Loppers (we have plenty, but you are welcome to bring your own)
-Long pants and closed toe shoes
-Bike (optional - to ride to the thinning site from the trailhead parking)