Climbers and Groundsupport needed in Mt. Hood Forests
author: leiflette
N.E.S.T : the Northwest Eco-system Survey Team is in need of climbers and Ground supporteers to join them in the forests of Mt. Hood
N.E.S.T. is out climbing along the quardnants of the proposed LNG pipeline. The purpose: locating nests of the red tree vole, the main food source of the northern spotted owl. We need all the help we can get whether in the form of: climbers, ground support, $, veggies, climbing/ camping gear...everything helps. To contact call 503-890-5194
Hi Y'all,
Nest {The Northwest Ecological Survey Team} has moved camp on Mt Hood. If
you are planning to go out, please follow the new directions. I am also
adding directions from Eugene for people traveling from the south.
NEST is now at the Riverside Trailhead, 2 miles north of and not to be
confused with the Riverside Campground. 7 miles south of the Ripplebrook
Guard Station.
From Eugene:
Take I-105 E to I-5 N/ OR 99N
Turn left to merge onto I-5 N/OR-99 N toward Portland
Continue to follow I-5 N 41.3 mi
Take exit 233 for US-20/SANTIAM HWY. toward Albany/Lebanon 0.3 mi
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Lebanon and merge onto Spicer Dr
SE 200 ft
Turn left at Santiam Hwy SE/US-20 5.4 mi
Slight left at Hwy-226 SE/Albany Lyons Hwy/OR-226
Continue to follow Albany Lyons Hwy/OR-226 9.4 mi
Turn right at SE 1st Ave/Albany Lyons Hwy/OR-226
Continue to follow Albany Lyons Hwy/OR-226 14.6 mi
Turn left at 5th St/OR-226 1.3 mi
Turn right at OR-22/N Santiam Hwy 27.6 mi
Turn left at Breitenbush Rd 9.6 m
Slight left at NFD 46 Rd 6.8 mi
Turn right to stay on NFD 46 Rd 12.6m
Turn left at NFD 4670 Rd 0.4 m
Turn right at NFD 4651 Rd 4.2 m
Turn left at NFD 46 Rd
Destination will be on the left 10.7 m
Clackamas River at Riverside Trailhead
Take exit 6 to merge onto I-205 S 8.9 mi
Take exit 12A to merge onto SE Hwy-212/Carver Rd/OR-212/OR-224 toward
Clackamas/Estacada
Continue to follow SE Hwy-212/OR-212/OR-224 3.6 mi
Turn right at SE Hwy-224/Market Rd 39/OR-224
Continue to follow SE Hwy-224 38.2 mi
Turn right at E Hwy-224/Clackamas Hwy/OR-224 2.3 mi
Turn right at NFD 46 Rd 0.8 mi
Destination will be on the right 7mi
Clackamas Riverside Trailhead
Portland City Tri-met will take to Estacada Bus # 31.
www.trimet.org/schedules/r031.htm
Contact for volunteer pick in Estacada call Phoenix at: 503-866-3634
Questions about drop offs or general information contact Shawn
at: 10101010@riseup.net
Food Drop-off addresses for Portland and Eugene:
Fishbowl: 1817 SE Insely Portland OR, 97202
The Lorax: 1648 Alder St Eugene, OR 97401-4448
What is NEST:
The Northwest Ecological Survey Team (NEST) is surveying the Palomar LNG
Pipeline on the Mt. Hood National Forest. What this means is that NEST is
searching for active Red Tree vole nests, which are the main diet of the
Northwestern Spotted Owl. Each Nest they find will save acres of Old
Growth on Mt. Hood, and will prevent construction of the Palomar Pipeline
through Mt. Hood.
What volunteers should know and need:
Volunteers should plan on spending at least a week or more, unless driving
themselves. Volunteers will learn the general ecological of Mt. Hood, how
to survey and spot Red Tree Vole Nests, and improve basic tree climbing
skills.
Things Volunteers Should Have:
BASIC TREE CLIMBING SKILLS
Personal camping gear, i.e. tent, warm clothes, personal food or snacks
Communal food (food you like to share)
Rain Gear
Sleeping Gear
Headlamp or flashlight
Good Hiking Shoes or Boots
A General love for Forest Ecological and preservation of Mt. Hood
Things that would help Volunteers:
Understanding of Forest Service Maps
A Compass
The Ability to work a Compound Bow (a huge plus)
There will be a truck driving out on Wednesdays with all food donations.
Food donations should be:
Mostly vegan
Grains, oats, and other things that will keep
Fresh Produce welcomed
(We hope for a lot of volunteers and a lot of mouths to feed)
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