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The Reset Pledge: Columbia Springs - Family-Friendly 1/2 Day

Day Work Party

Sat Jan 24, 2026: 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Southwest

Crew Leader: Jim Clute

Columbia Springs by Anna Roth

Overview

Join WTA today in taking the Reset Pledge, a commitment to step away from screens and contribute to a collective goal of 10 million+ hours of real-world connection on January 24, 2026.

Come spend the morning sprucing up the trails at this gem of an education center! There will be a variety of tasks appropriate for children (ages 7+) and adults.

About the Area

The Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center has three main trails that range from 1/16 of a mile long, to 1/3 of a mile. It is is a delightful little park that houses a fish hatchery (complete with feeding pond), a small greenspace, and three little trails that are friendly to even the littlest hikers.

What to Expect

We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference!

Project Description

Our main goal here is to maintain several small loop trails at the Columbia Springs Education Center. There will be a variety of tasks including using digging tools to maintain the walking surface of the trail, using cutting tools to remove vegetation from the trail, or simply hand-pulling invasive plants from near the trail. If you have a question about whether this would be fun for you or a child you would like to bring with you, please contact SW Regional Coordinator stasia honnold at shonnold@wta.org

Hiking Information

Total hike is no more than 1.5 miles on flat terrain.

Schedule

  • 9:00 AM: Be ready to meet the crew, rain or shine
  • Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
  • 12:00 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead
  • We will not take an official lunch break, but snack breaks are highly encouraged!

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

  • Bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need.
  • Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
  • Recommended for ages 7 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18.

What to Wear

Required:

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes
  • Work gloves
  • Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
  • Long pants

Recommended:

  • Sturdy work or hiking boots
  • Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring


  • Snacks and plenty of water
  • Rain jacket and pants
  • Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
  • A pack to carry your personal gear
  • A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

From the Hiking Guide

See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.

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Directions

From Vancouver, take Highway 14 east. Take exit 5 for Ellsworth Rd. Turn right on Ellsworth Road, then a quick left on SE Evergreen Highway. You will cross under I-205, and approximately .7 miles after having turned onto Evergreen Highway will get to the main Columbia Springs parking lot on your left.


If you are coming from the east on Highway 14, take exit 8 for 164th Ave. Turn left on 164th, then right on SE Evergreen Highway. After 2.3 miles, the main Columbia Springs parking lot will be on your right.

Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.

Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.

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