Tool Maintenance Part 2 - Vancouver
Day Work Party
Tue Feb 17, 2026: 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
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Region
Southwest
Crew Leader: James Alexander
Overview
On the 14th, we will have cleaned, sharpened, and painted all our tools. THIS small work party will be to make sure the painting tape gets removed from everything, we tie up any loose ends, and get all the tools back to our tool locker.
About the Area
Our Southwest Tool Party is a collaboration between WTA and Columbia Springs. We will all work together to clean, paint, sharpen, and fix our combined tools.
What to Expect
We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.
Project Description
This is a small work party that will convene at Columbia Springs to make sure all our tool's wooden handles got oiled and that we get the tape off everything. You may also help get tools loaded up to go back to our tool locker, or unload in the locker itself.
Hiking Information
This work party does not involve a hike to the work site.
Schedule
- 9:00 AM: Meet the crew and mandatory safety orientation
- Morning to 11:45 PM: Work at your own pace
- 12:00 PM: Clean up and party ends!
Planning Information
Be sure to wear clothes that are okay to get a little paint on!
What it Takes to Do This Work Party
- No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! We provide the training and tools you need.
- Recommended for ages 10 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
- Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
- A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
More Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do
- Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367
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Partners
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City of Vancouver
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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