Weeding Crew - August 31st
2025-08-31 07:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 AM. Working period is always flexible, just communicate your intentions with the leader.

Where: Updated once email for date goes out

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 crew members do this task). Plants range in size from short, small plants to larger branched plants with thorns. At present, plants are ranging from only a few inches in height up to nearly 3 feet in height, depending on species and individual growing conditions.They may occur as single plants, small groupings, or in small patches. Presently we are seeing some weeds starting into the blooming stage, making them more easily identified, but also needing quicker removal. We will bag and remove the plant material.

Tools and Clothing: Bring good strong gloves — leather is best! Long sleeved shirts and long pants are recommended for scratch and sun protection. Don’t forget a hat. A small set of pruning clippers is sometimes useful. Generally, just pulling and bagging the plants has proven to be the most practical method of removal. Since we are constantly moving, a fanny pack or small backpack is useful to carry your “stuff” — gloves, phone, water, snacks, tools, sun protection, etc. Bring heavier plastic bags for the weeds if you have them – like feed bags or potting soil bags, etc. The weedmaster will have bags, too.

Terrain: We are working off-trail where the ground is sloped and uneven with plenty of dry Cheatgrass, rocky in some areas — sturdy boots recommended. The weedmaster suggests using boot gaiters to keep the Cheatgrass out of your socks and boots. The Cheatgrass is again plentiful this year!

Reply to: davidbeach47@gmail.com Please let the weedmaster know as early as possible, so they can have an idea who to be looking for and how large of a group to expect for assignments, etc. After meeting at the parking lot, we sometimes drive our vehicles, or carpool to another location closer to the work area.

Weeding Crew - September 7th
2025-09-07 07:00 - 10:00 | Candy Mountain Preserve Trailhead, 71004 E 669 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
When: Sunday September 7th, 2025

Time: 7:00 – 10:00 AM. Individual working period is always flexible, just communicate your intentions with the leader.

Where: Meet at Candy Mountain Trailhead parking lot – Address is 71004 E. 669 PR N.E. Directions: turn off of Dallas Rd. onto PR669 Rd. NE. Drive uphill to the parking lot on the right Don’t leave anything in your car that may appear valuable since some car break-ins have occurred.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 crew members do this task). Plants range in size from short, small plants to larger branched plants with thorns. At present, plants are ranging from only a few inches in height up to 3 feet in height, depending on species and individual growing conditions. They may occur as single plants, small groupings, or in sizable patches. Presently we are seeing weeds in the full blooming stage with many in seeding stage, making for the need for quick removal. We will bag and remove the plant material.

Tools and Clothing: Bring good strong gloves — leather is best! Long sleeved shirts and long pants are recommended for scratch and sun protection. Don’t forget a hat. A small set of pruning clippers is often useful. Generally, just pulling and bagging the plants has proven to be the most practical method of removal. Since we are constantly moving, a fanny pack or small backpack is useful to carry your “stuff” — gloves, phone, water, snacks, tools, sun protection, etc. Bring heavier plastic bags for the weeds if you have them – like feed bags or potting soil bags, etc. I will have bags, too.

Terrain: Be advised that we are working off-trail where the ground is sloped and uneven with plenty of other common weeds and native plants to wade through, rocky in some areas — sturdy boots recommended. I suggest using boot gaiters to keep the Cheatgrass out of your socks and boots, as it is plentiful this year!

FYI: The nearest toilet is at the trail-head. Strategically situated SageBrush plants on the hill can provide emergency privacy if required!?

Reply to: davidbeach47@gmail.com Please let me know as early as possible, so I have an idea who to be looking for and how large of a group to expect for assignments, supplies, etc. After meeting at the parking lot, we often split up and drive our vehicles, or carpool to another location closer to the work areas.

Trailwork Party - October 23rd
2025-10-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
Now two weeks into the fall trail work season and the project to a half mile of the Skyline Trail. We lost today due to the high winds but the last night’s rain was much needed and will make the work and trail better. The work with the excavator has been completed and now the trail needs to be cleaned up. The rocks need to be separated from the needed dirt and then hauled away, then the trail bed smoothed out and new gravel put down. Right now it is about 35% cleaned up and 10% has new gravel. Lots left so come help!

The Skyline Trail from the upper service road crossing to the junction with the Canyon Trail by the towers will remain closed until this project is completed.

The Trailmaster will lead work parties every Thursday through Sunday mornings starting at 8 and ending at noon until around Thanksgiving. The work will be to complete the Skyline Trail project and then move on to other maintenance. The Trailmaster knows, you always wanted to help but can’t seem to get an open day to do it. Well you can schedule a day now and maybe find a friend to come along!

THE SCEDULE:Work days are Thursday to SundayTime – 8 to noon

Meeting Place for all days this week: by the Trails Building at the Badger Mountain Westgate parking lot off of Dallas Road. We will then carpool to near the work site.

The Trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the 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 – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. Those 13 to 15 will have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will need to sign-up so the Trailmaster can plan the work, bake enough cookies and let you know if plans change. Please let the Trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

Trailwork Party - October 24th
2025-10-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - October 25th
2025-10-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trick-or-Treat On The Trail
2025-10-25 08:30 - 11:30 | Trailhead Park, 525 Queensgate Dr, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities lead this event: Families who join us 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 our Fall Festival which includes games and activities for the whole family to enjoy!The first 200 kids to register will receive a Free GLOW IN THE DARK T-SHIRT!

Visit their website for more information and how to register.

Trailwork Party - October 26th
2025-10-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Hike Wine and Appetizers
2025-10-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Badger Mountain Powers Winery, 1106 N Jurupa St, Kennewick, WA, 99338, United States
The Badger Mountain/Powers Winery tasting room is closing. We understand why, yet we are sad. We want to give her a rousing send-off and appreciation for many special events with a hike, wine and appetizers celebration.

Wednesday, October 29, 4:00-7:00 pm.

Cost of $15, payable in advance to us or at the door, includes charcuterie plate, veggies, chips, dips, mango salsa+, tax and tip.

Event jointly sponsored by Friends of Badger Mountain and Fun Fit and Over Fifty. Meet at the winery, 1106 Jurupa Road (Rancho Reata) to start our hike on the lovely Little Badger trail at 4:00. Limit of 30. Sign up by Monday, Oct 27, with Sharon, 509-783-6558 (cell) or sharon.grantghan@gmail.com. Questions: Sharon — or Matt Smith, 509-521-8187.

Trailwork Party - October 30th
2025-10-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Trailhead Park, 525 Queensgate Dr, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
Update: The project to widen about a half mile section of the Skyline Trail is in the threes. We have worked on it for three weeks, a third of the trail is completed, a third has had the initial cleanup and the final third is just a mess. As a comparison, last spring we completed about 1000 feet in 7 weeks doing all the digging by hand.

The Skyline Trail from the upper service road crossing to the junction with the Canyon Trail by the towers will remain closed until this project is completed.

The push this week will be to clean up that last third. The rocks need to be separated from the needed dirt and then hauled away. After it is cleaned the trail bed will be smoothed out and then the gravel will be laid down.

The Trailmaster will lead work parties every Thursday through Sunday mornings starting at 8 and ending at noon until around Thanksgiving. The work will be to complete the Skyline Trail project and then move on to other maintenance. The Trailmaster knows, you always wanted to help but can’t seem to get an open day to do it. Well you can schedule a day now and maybe find a friend to come along!

Schedule:Work days are Thursday to SundayTime – 8 to noon

Meeting Place:

By the Trails Building at the Badger Mountain Westgate parking lot off of Dallas Road. We will then carpool to near the work site.

The Trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the 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 – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. Those 13 to 15 will have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will need to sign-up so the Trailmaster can plan the work, bake enough cookies and let you know if plans change. Please let the Trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

Trailwork Party - October 31st
2025-10-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Trailhead Park, 525 Queensgate Dr, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - November 1st
2025-11-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Trailhead Park, 525 Queensgate Dr, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - November 2nd
2025-11-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Trailhead Park, 525 Queensgate Dr, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - November 6th
2025-11-06 08:00 - 12:00
Weekly Update: The push this week will be to do the rough clean up that last 400 feet. The rocks need to be separated from the needed dirt and then hauled away. After it is cleaned the trail bed will be smoothed out, protruding rocks removed, the back slope will be added, any narrow spots fixed and then gravel will be laid down. This is the fun part because you get to see completed trail being made.

The Trailmaster will lead work parties every Thursday through Sunday mornings starting at 8 and ending at noon until around Thanksgiving. The work will be to complete the Skyline Trail project and then move on to other maintenance. The Trailmaster knows, you always wanted to help but can’t seem to get an open day to do it. Well you can schedule a day now and maybe find a friend to come along!

Schedule:Work days are Thursday to SundayTime – 8 to noon

Meeting Place:

TBD

The Trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the 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 – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. Those 13 to 15 will have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will need to sign-up so the Trailmaster can plan the work, bake enough cookies and let you know if plans change. Please let the Trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

Trailwork Party - November 7th
2025-11-07 08:00 - 12:00

Trailwork Party - November 8th
2025-11-08 08:00 - 12:00

Trailwork Party - November 9th
2025-11-09 08:00 - 12:00

Trailwork Party - November 13th
2025-11-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
Update: The weather again slowed us down with high winds causing the Thursday and Friday work parties to be canceled. Saturday’s crew including 7 gals from the Columbia Burbank High School Equestrian Team completed the rough clearing work of the final 400 feet. Sunday’s crew came in and started the detailed preparation before we put down the gravel. We are getting closer to completing this big job. All we need are helpers!

This week’s work will be to do the final clean up and preparations and then adding the gravel. We will be starting at the far end and working back towards the gravel pile at the road crossing. The trail bed will be smoothed out, protruding rocks removed, the back slope will be added, any narrow spots fixed and then gravel will be laid down. This is the fun part because you get to see completed trail being made.

The Trailmaster will lead work parties every Thursday through Sunday mornings starting at 8 and ending at noon until around Thanksgiving. The work will be to complete the Skyline Trail project and then move on to other maintenance. The Trailmaster knows, you always wanted to help but can’t seem to get an open day to do it. Well you can schedule a day now and maybe find a friend to come along!

Schedule:Work days are Thursday to SundayTime – 8 to noon

Meeting Place:

Trails Building at the Westgate Parking Lot

The Trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the 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 – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. Those 13 to 15 will have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will need to sign-up so the Trailmaster can plan the work, bake enough cookies and let you know if plans change. Please let the Trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

Trailwork Party - November 14th
2025-11-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
Update: The weather again slowed us down with high winds causing the Thursday and Friday work parties to be canceled. Saturday’s crew including 7 gals from the Columbia Burbank High School Equestrian Team completed the rough clearing work of the final 400 feet. Sunday’s crew came in and started the detailed preparation before we put down the gravel. We are getting closer to completing this big job. All we need are helpers!

This week’s work will be to do the final clean up and preparations and then adding the gravel. We will be starting at the far end and working back towards the gravel pile at the road crossing. The trail bed will be smoothed out, protruding rocks removed, the back slope will be added, any narrow spots fixed and then gravel will be laid down. This is the fun part because you get to see completed trail being made.

The Trailmaster will lead work parties every Thursday through Sunday mornings starting at 8 and ending at noon until around Thanksgiving. The work will be to complete the Skyline Trail project and then move on to other maintenance. The Trailmaster knows, you always wanted to help but can’t seem to get an open day to do it. Well you can schedule a day now and maybe find a friend to come along!

Schedule:Work days are Thursday to SundayTime – 8 to noon

Meeting Place:

Trails Building at Westgate Parking Lot

The Trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the 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 – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. Those 13 to 15 will have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will need to sign-up so the Trailmaster can plan the work, bake enough cookies and let you know if plans change. Please let the Trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

Trailwork Party - November 15th
2025-11-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - November 16th
2025-11-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - November 20th
2025-11-20 08:00 - 12:00
Exact details for this trail work party will be posted once the Trailmaster sends his email

The Trailmaster will lead work parties every Thursday through Sunday mornings starting at 8 and ending at noon until around Thanksgiving. The work will be to complete the Skyline Trail project and then move on to other maintenance. The Trailmaster knows, you always wanted to help but can’t seem to get an open day to do it. Well you can schedule a day now and maybe find a friend to come along!

Schedule:Work days are Thursday to SundayTime – 8 to noon

Meeting Place:

TBD

The Trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the 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 – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. Those 13 to 15 will have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will need to sign-up so the Trailmaster can plan the work, bake enough cookies and let you know if plans change. Please let the Trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

Trailwork Party - November 21st
2025-11-21 08:00 - 12:00

Trailwork Party - November 22nd
2025-11-22 08:00 - 12:00

Trailwork Party - November 23rd
2025-11-23 08:00 - 12:00

A Historical Stroll of Bateman Island
2025-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Wye Park, 1604 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
Explore the history, geology and natural history of Bateman before the causeway is removed. Learn about Lewis and Clark, Native American presence, the Chamna fishing camps, and the habitat and geological history of the island. Dress for the weather and wear shoes for hiking. Meet, 10:00 am, parking lot end of Columbia Center Blvd.

Trailwork Party - November 29th
2025-11-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
Update: It was another good week of work on the project to widen a half mile of the Skyline Trail. The trail was prepared for gravel and then graveled with now only about 400 feet remaining to be worked. The Inter-Mountain Alpine Club (I-MAC) provide a lot of help on Saturday.

We got the CanyCom, our tracked gravel hauler, working again on Tuesday. The fuse block was damaged during a vandalism incident a few weeks ago and it took a while to trace that intermittent fault down. The fuel gauge still isn’t working right and there is a short in the horn but we can get around these problems.

The Trailmaster will lead work parties every Thursday through Sunday mornings starting at 8 and ending at noon until around Thanksgiving. The work will be to complete the Skyline Trail project and then move on to other maintenance. The Trailmaster knows, you always wanted to help but can’t seem to get an open day to do it. Well you can schedule a day now and maybe find a friend to come along!

Schedule:Work days are Saturday and SundayTime – 8 to noon

Meeting Place:

Trails Building at Westgate Trailhead

The Trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the 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 – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. Those 13 to 15 will have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will need to sign-up so the Trailmaster can plan the work, bake enough cookies and let you know if plans change. Please let the Trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

Trailwork Party - November 30th
2025-11-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Westgate Parking Lot, 5305 East 210 PR NE, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Trailwork Party - March 12th
2026-03-12 08:00 - 12:00
Time: 8 to noon

Meeting Place: The route to the meeting place crosses private property so the Trailmaster will provide a map you sign up.

The Work: The work will be to clean up the rough trail to get it ready for adding gravel. This will involve mostly moving dirt with McLeods and shovels and then packing it (walking on it). The weather forecast is looking windy but don’t worry, this area is well protected from the wind.

There will be work parties scheduled every week on Thursdays to Sunday, 8 to noon until April 12th. If you cannot make it to this week’s work, there are plenty of chances to help later. Pick a day, maybe even find a friend to bring along and let me know.

The Trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the 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 – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. Those 13 to 15 will have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will need to sign-up so the Trailmaster can plan the work, bake enough cookies and let you know if plans change. Please let the Trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

Trailwork Party - March 13th
2026-03-13 08:00 - 12:00

Trailwork Party - March 14th
2026-03-14 08:00 - 12:00
