In celebration of Wildfire Awareness Week, DNR invites you to join us at one of our campfire pit clean-up and safety events. Several are scheduled in April and early May. We want to make sure the approved campfire pits at DNR-managed recreation sites are ship-shape and the area around each is well-clear of nearby foliage and other materials that could spark a wildfire.
These efforts, through a partnership between DNR’s Volunteer Program and Wildfire Prevention Program, come as the department gears up for the start of the 2012 outdoor recreation season… and wildfire season.
Over the past four years, there have been nearly 700 wildfires caused by negligent campers leaving fire pits smoldering and unattended. Another 100 campers left campfires burning without first making sure they were fully extinguished. Fortunately, those campfires were reported and put out before they escaped.
Join us to help reduce the risk of campfires spreading into wildfires.
All events are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- April 21–Capitol State Forest: meet at Margaret McKenny Campground
- April 21–Tahuya State Forest: meet at Oak Patch off Elfendahl Road
- April 28–Lake Spokane: Spokane Lake Campground
- April 29–Ahtanum State Forest: meet at Ahtanum Campground
- May 6–Blanchard Forest: meet at Blanchard Forest Block Upper Trailhead
What you need to know
Families, youth groups and children are encouraged to attend. Please note that children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please bring your own water and snacks or lunch; wear clothing appropriate for working outdoors in inclement weather. Some hand tools and work gloves will be available; you may wish to bring your own.
For more information and directions, go to www.dnr.wa.gov/Volunteer. Questions? Call Christine Redmond, DNR Statewide Volunteer Program Coordinator, at 360-902-1632 or email christine.redmond@dnr.wa.gov
Although events will be held in areas where a Discover Pass is required, volunteers will be issued a complimentary day-use pass for this event. Volunteers may also earn vouchers toward a complimentary annual Discover Pass. Learn more about the Discover Pass at www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
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