OPRD release – ALLEGANY, Oregon— Join park rangers for the first Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area spring clean-up event 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Volunteers will help clean up the parking area and conduct trail work at the park, which is about 25 miles northeast of Coos Bay. There will be something for everyone to help with. Lend a hand and help get the park ready before summer begins. Please sign up at https://form.jotform.com/240576122083047. Participants should be prepared to travel a short distance on uneven ground and trails to the service site. Service will take place outdoors, and volunteers should be comfortable wearing work gloves and using hand tools. Dress for the weather. Closed-toed shoes are recommended. Wear something you don’t mind getting dirty. Remember to bring a water bottle, sack lunch and work gloves if you have them (some will be provided if not). Snacks will be provided. If you have questions about the event, email ranger Jess at jess.hayward@oprd.oregon.gov. If you need to contact staff on the day of the event, please call park ranger Jake at 541-294-0644 or Ranger Jess at 541-888-3732.
