Earth Day - Volunteer

Name: Earth Day - Volunteer
Start: 2026-04-22T10:00:00-07:00
Location: Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Schedule

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-07:00

Location

Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge | Dallas, OR

Join us for an Earth Day event at Baskett Slough as we volunteer to help clean up litter in partnership with Andante Vineyard. Baskett Slough is part of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex. It’s 2,492 acres provides wetland and woodland sanctuary for migratory and resident wildlife which range from the rare and endangered Fender’s blue butterfly to the prolific Dusky Canada goose.
We will meet at the main parking lot on Coville Rd., where there are bathroom facilities. We will go over some safety protocols. From there, we will split up and pick up litter along the roads and trails from 10-11:30am. Please bring your own water and work gloves. All other supplies will be provided. All ages welcome. Volunteers will need to sign a liability waiver.
All volunteers are invited to join us afterwards at Andante Vineyard. We will hear about Refuge updates from Sam Bartling, Visitor Services Manager for the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex and a representative from the Friends of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex will tell us about the work they do.
Andante is offering volunteers a complimentary glass of wine and light snacks on the patio to celebrate Earth Day together. Wood fired pizza will be available for purchase or you are welcome to bring a sack lunch. The Vineyard is generously donating 15% of sales to the Friends of the Refuge Complex.
Outline:
9:45am – check in at Coville Rd Parking lot
10am – Introductions and safety chat
10:15am – Begin litter pick up
11:30am – drop off garbage or leave along the road
Head to Andante
11:45am – talks from Sam and the Friends group
Wine and snacks