Weeding Crew - July 17th
2024-07-17 07:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Board member Dave Beach will be leading a volunteer weeding crew on this day.

Duties: Locating and hand pulling Yellow Starthistle and Diffuse Knapweed Plants. The Rush Skeletonweed plants are left rooted in the ground, but are clipped of their blooms and buds, and the remaining plant stems individually “painted” with Roundup herbicide (not all of our group does this job). Plants range in size from short, small plants only a few inches in height to larger branched plants that are nearly 3 feet in height, and with thorns. They may occur as single plants or in patches. Presently we are seeing some of the weeds approaching the blooming stage which makes them more distinguishable from the native plants. Generally, just pulling and bagging the plant material has proven to be the most practical method of removal, while doing the least damage to the native plants.

If you’re interested in joining the weeding crews, contact Dave at davidbeach47@gmail.com or by cell at 509-554-0919.

Weeding Crew - July 21st
2024-07-21 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Weeding Crew - July 24th
2024-07-24 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Weeding Crew - July 28th
2024-07-28 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Weeding Crew - August 7th
2024-08-07 07:00 - 10:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Weeding Crew - August 9th
2024-08-09 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Weeding Crew - August 11th
2024-08-11 07:00 - 10:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Weeding Crew - August 14th
2024-08-14 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Weeding Crew - August 16th
2024-08-16 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Weeding Crew - August 18th
2024-08-18 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Weeding Crew - August 21st
2024-08-21 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Weeding Crew - August 23rd
2024-08-23 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Weeding Crew - August 25th
2024-08-25 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Weeding Crew - August 28th
2024-08-28 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Weeding Crew - August 30th
2024-08-30 07:00 - 10:00 | WA

Hike Wine Dine (Reservation Required)
2024-09-12 16:00 - 19:00 | WA
Hike, Wine & Dine is back! We are excited to have you join us Thursday, September 12 at Red Mountain’s beautiful new Avennia Winery.

Cost of $47 per person includes a guided vineyard hike, Avennia’s very special wines, and a delicious dinner catered by Pacific Pasta and Grill.

There’s a limit of 65 people. Don’t miss out, RSVP by clicking here or email joansegna@gmail.com.

Weeding Crew - September 13th
2024-09-13 07:00 - 10:00 | Candy Mountain Preserve Trailhead, 71004 E 669 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Weeding Crew - September 15th
2024-09-15 07:00 - 10:00 | Candy Mountain Preserve Trailhead, 71004 E 669 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Hike Through Time (National Park Service hike)
2024-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Candy Mountain Preserve Trailhead, 71004 E 669 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
Join Manhattan Project National Historical Park rangers on a free guided, 3.6-mile (5.8 km) round-trip hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, October 5 from 12:00 to 2:30pm Pacific time. There will be several stops along the trail up to the summit where rangers will share short histories about the events and people that shaped the mid-Columbia region. Hikers will move forward in time as the stops progress from the Ice Age Floods to the Manhattan Project and its legacies. Topics will include the Native Peoples who have lived here since time immemorial, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the arrival of Christian missionaries, and the selection of Hanford for plutonium production during World War II.

Hikers will gain 555 feet (170 m) of elevation as they hike to the top of Candy Mountain. Participants should be prepared to hike uphill, bring water and food, and plan for a variety of weather.

Meet in the Candy Mountain trailhead parking lot by 11:45am for a 12:00pm departure.

To ensure the safety of all participants, hikers will: *Be able to go the distance. This is a moderate hike to the top of Candy Mountain. *Be prepared to be outside for several hours and dress appropriately for the weather. Close-toed shoes, hat, and sunglasses are recommended. *Bring water and snacks to make sure you have enough energy to complete the hike. Food and water are not provided or available for purchase during the hike.

For more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/…/pla…/hanford-hike-through-time.htm.

Tailwork Party - October 24
2024-10-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Candy Mountain Preserve Trailhead, 71004 E 669 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
The work is recovering gravel that has worked its way to the edge of the trail. We will use McLeods (rake/hoe thingy) and rakes. We first pull the gravel back on to the trail and then rake it smooth.

The trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the mid-morning break. Volunteers need to bring work gloves, water, and snacks with a small pack to carry them, and dress for the weather forecast. There isn’t any work for preteens and younger – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. You will need to sign-up so the trailmaster can plan the work and bake enough cookies. Please let the trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

If you can’t make it this week, there will work parties on Thursday through Sunday, until around Thanksgiving. We will see how the weather holds out.

Trailwork Party - October 25
2024-10-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Candy Mountain Preserve Trailhead, 71004 E 669 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - October 26
2024-10-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Candy Mountain Preserve Trailhead, 71004 E 669 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trick-Or-Treat On The Trail (YMCA event)
2024-10-26 08:30 - 12:00 | Trailhead Park, 525 Queensgate Dr, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
Every year, the Saturday before Halloween the YMCA of The Greater Tri-Cities puts on a fun, family Halloween event with their very own YMCA healthy twist. Families who join them for Trick-or-Treat on the Trail will enjoy an exciting family hike up Badger Mountain while dressed up in their favorite costumes! Children of all ages trick-or-treat for healthy goodies along the trail. After the Halloween hike, families stick around to enjoy the YMCA’s Fall Festival which includes games and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Visit their website for pre-event registration information and more.

Trailwork Party - October 27
2024-10-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Candy Mountain Preserve Trailhead, 71004 E 669 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - November 7th
2024-11-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
This week the trailmaster will be working on the east Skyline Trail, continuing to remove rocks, widen it out to 5 feet and then adding some new gravel. A large group from Gesa already cleaned up about 700 feet of the trail this fall. The actual work will be to remove rocks from the trail bed using pick mattocks and hauling the rocks off with our gravel hauler. Then smoothing the trail out with McLeods and rakes and adding the new gravel.

The trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the mid-morning break. Volunteers need to bring work gloves, water, and snacks with a small pack to carry them, and dress for the weather forecast. There isn’t any work for preteens and younger – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. You will need to sign-up so the trailmaster can plan the work and bake enough cookies. Please let the trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

Trailwork Party - November 8th
2024-11-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - November 9th
2024-11-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - November 10th
2024-11-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - November 14th
2024-11-14 08:00 - 12:00 | WA
The crews last week completed removing the rocks from the worse part of the east Skyline Trail and graveled about 400 feet of it. The trails are still pretty dry but hopefully this week’s rain will help that.

This week we will continue working on the east Skyline Trail. The work will be to remove a few more rocks near the lower road crossing, widen it out to 5 feet and then adding some new gravel. The remaining rocks near the road are a little bigger so we will be using pick mattocks and pry bars. Other than those few remaining rocks the trail in this area is mostly dirt and it is easy work to widen and smooth the trail out with McLeods and rakes and adding the new gravel.

When: Thursday through Sunday, November 14 to 17.

Time: 8 to noon

Meeting Place: the Badger Mountain Westgate parking lot off of Dallas Road. We will then carpool to near the work site.

Last week the trailmaster had one helper on Thursday, five on Friday, two on Saturday and three on Sunday. Potential schedule this week depending on help: Thursday remove the last of the rocks. Last week the crew had a blast getting out the large rocks. It is teamwork and you don’t have to be strong to do it. On Friday or Saturday the trailmaster would like to have at least five helpers lay down the gravel. Hopefully on Sunday we can then finish this project with cleaning up the last of the trail.

The trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the mid-morning break. Volunteers need to bring work gloves, water, and snacks with a small pack to carry them, and dress for the weather forecast. There isn’t any work for preteens and younger – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. You will need to sign-up so the trailmaster can plan the work and bake enough cookies. Please let the trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

If you can’t make it this week, there will work parties on Thursday through Sunday, until around Thanksgiving. We will see how the weather holds out.

Trailwork Party - November 15th
2024-11-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
