[POSTPONED] Oregon Coast Trail Party- Sitka Sedge State Natural Area

Crew Leader: Brandon Tigner

Hike Distance: Approx 1 mile round trip

Elevation Gain: N/A

Hike Difficulty: Easy

Work Difficulty: Moderate

Work Description: We will work to restore the damaged sections of tread. We will also clear the trail of fallen timber. Crews will work with hand saws and hand digging tools.

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Come join Trailkeepers of Oregon as we perform restoration maintenance on a section of trail at Sitka Sedge State Natural Area. We will work to restore the trail by removing fallen timber and restoring the trail tread surface. Plan to hike less than a mile to the work area .We prioritize safety and fun over quantity of work accomplished and encourage people to try different things and work at a comfortable pace. No experience is necessary — you’ll be working with experienced crew leaders who will teach you all you need to know.

Camping will be avalable for folks traveling from afar or folks who are interested in multiple days. Camping will be at Sitka Sedge State Natural Area. Please let your crew leader know if you plan on camping and they will make sure to reserve your space.

What to bring:

• Lunch
• Plenty of water
• Snacks
• Gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)

What to wear:

• Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. No tennis shoes allowed!)
• Work gloves (loaner gloves available)
• Long sleeved shirts and pants.
• Rain gear as appropriate for the weather
• TKO will supply hard hats and safety glasses

Directions:

Directions will be provided 2 days prior to event.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes. In every corner of what we now call Oregon, these people were forced to cede their land, their home, to the US government at various times from 1853 – 1871. We are privileged to be here today & express gratitude to the descendants of these tribes for being the original stewards of this land.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe & welcome in the outdoors due to racism, bias & hate. We commit to being part of the solution to change that. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target individuals or groups will not be tolerated by TKO, regardless of whether they are based on age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical & emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable/unsafe – interrupt directly, tell a crew leader &/or complete the post-event survey.