Point Defiance Trails Day

Take the time to discover Point Defiance in a whole new way.

Saturday, June 6,  9am - Noon
For you early birds, a nature walk is scheduled at 8am

Sign up now!
Girl Scout information
2009 Project Information

Why we celebrate National Trails Day

This is the 3rd year of the event, in conjunction with National Trails Day, the largest trails celebration in the nation.

Without the support of volunteers, land managing agencies and outdoor-minded businesses, our trails would disappear. Trails take us to good physical and mental health by providing us opportunities to breathe fresh air, get our hearts pumping, and to escape from our daily challenges and stresses. National Trails Day is the only nationwide celebration that was created to:
  • Promote public awareness and appreciate for trails and the people who build and maintain them.
  • Promote the health benefits of trails.
  • Build partnerships among trail groups, businesses and public land managers.
  • Encourage cooperative efforts among the various trail users.

Event Schedule

8am: Early Bird Nature Walk (meet in the zoo entry)
Take a guided walk through Point Defiance with a naturalist and learn about wildlife, birds, nature and more.  The walk begins at 8am, starting in the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Parking Lot. The walk is estimated to be around 5 miles, however, you can return at any time!

9am - Noon: Trail Maintenance Projects begin at (meet at Owen Beach)
Take time to discover Point Defiance Park "behind the scenes."   We need your help in restoring our trails back to their original conditions due to severe storm and mudslide impacts from prior years.  Volunteers will focus on:

  • Litter and garbage removal
  • Vegetation pruning 
  • Path repair
  • Removal of accumulated brush piles and downed limbs and branches in designated areas from the shoulder of Five Mile Drive with Point Defiance Park, which is part of a larger comprehensive Fire Prevention Plan for the entire facility.   

Work projects are broken out into different areas, each requiring different levels of skill.   There are projects for everyone regardless of age, health, size, etc.      

All tools, equipment, safety supplies and materials will be provided.  Volunteers can help by wearing warm, appropriate clothes, depending on the weather.  Volunteers are encouraged to carpool to the site they chose. Most of all bring your enthusiasm, smiles and be ready to burn some calories and have fun!  

All volunteers who participate in the morning Trail Restoration projects will receive a free t-shirt as a thank you for their efforts!

Sign up now!
Girl Scout information
2009 Project Information

 

Last Updated: May 25, 2009 11:33 AM