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SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Island Leisure & Exploration\, WA (Free Fjällräven Backpack Included!)
DESCRIPTION:***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for adventure! \nA weeklong adventure on San Juan Island\, a beloved paradise off the North West edge of Washington State. During the Spring\, April – May\, San Juan Island is filled with abundant wildflowers like shooting stars\, camas\, chocolate lilies\, sea blush\, and starry cerastium. The island is well-known for its resident population of Orca who can be seen semi-frequently from shore. \nVolunteers will help maintain one of the most beloved trails on San Juan Island! Work includes trimming\, mowing\, pruning\, and hedging overgrown vegetation\, and grubbing out larger plants from the trail corridor. There will also be some sections of treadwork to help maintain the trail’s outslope and drainages. Volunteers will cover between 5 – 8 miles of trail over the duration of the project. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAvg. Temperature: \nTypical weather for this area during this season has highs of roughly 60–65°F and lows of 45–50°F. Mid-May in the San Juan Islands is cool and breezy with a mix of sun and low clouds\, and light rain or drizzle still possible. \nSample Schedule:  \nDay 1: Arrival \nTypically meet in the afternoon for check in\, introductions\, orientation\, and camp setup. (Time/place TBD) \nDay 2: Work Day \nEnjoy a hearty breakfast\, pack lunches\, and be on the trail between 8 AM and 9 AM \nLunch and plenty of other breaks will be included. \nWrap up the work day in the late afternoon and head back to camp and enjoy a few hours of daylight for free time. \nReconvene at a chosen time for dinner. \nAfter dinner has been cleaned up\, evenings offer plenty of  time to relax\, sit around the campfire and get to know your fellow crew members\, or enjoy more free time. \nDay 3: Work Day \nDay 4: Rest Day (Specific Day on Trip Will Be Confirmed By Host) \nYour choice! Explore the area\, take a recreational hike\,  tour local attractions\, or hang out at camp. Group excursions can be planned or set-out on your own. \nDay 5: Work Day \nDay 6: Work Day \nDay 7: Departure \nBreak down camp\, say goodbyes\, and travel home. Please note: This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Any updates will be communicated to the group. \nLand Acknowledgment: \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples\, including the Lhaq’temish (Lummi)\, Samish\, and Tulalip past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded these islands and mountain landscapes for countless generations\, and those who continue this stewardship today. This acknowledgement is one step in our ongoing commitment to uplift Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to learn about\, support\, and stand in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live\, work\, and recreate on.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/pacific-northwest-island-leisure-exploration-wa/
LOCATION:San Juan Island Cady Mountain Preserve\, 350 Court Street Box 6\, Friday Harbor\, WA\, 98250\, United States
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SUMMARY:San Juan Island Cady Mountain Preserve\, WA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Support new trail development while being surrounded by wildflower meadows\, stream corridors\, Douglas-fir savannas\, wetlands\, and diverse ecological communities! Cady Mountain Preserve\, the 142-acre preserve extension that expands upon multiple square miles of uninterrupted territory\, where deep-forest species can thrive\, is located in the middle of San Juan Island. \nSituated in the northern reaches of Washington State’s Puget Sound\, the San Juan Islands are a uniquely beautiful archipelago of over 450 islands\, rocks\, and pinnacles. Trail development at Cady Mountain Preserve\, located in the heart of the San Juan Islands\, has been made possible by new land acquisitions. The acquisition brings the total acreage to just under 500 while also abutting an additional 2000+ acres of private forestland and the English Camp unit of San Juan Island National Historical Park.  \nOn this project\, volunteers will help construct a portion of a new trail system which will ultimately add an additional 5 – 7 miles of trails\, expanding on the existing broad network on adjacent land and providing opportunity to experience old growth trees and sweeping vistas of San Juan Island and nearby islands and islets. The exact trail segment for AHS will be determined in the weeks preceding the trip. Some hiking will be required from the trailhead to the project site and may be up to 3 miles in length depending on the segment. A hike in and out should be completed or a roughed-in trail that may require some effort to walk along uneven ground. Volunteers will drive or carpool to the project site. Depending on segment and camp location\, drive to site will be 3 – 8 miles in length. The drive will likely be on a paved road but there is a possibility for moderately steep gravel roads depending on trail segment.  \nDuring this trip\, San Juan Island’s average high temperature is 52°\, and average low temperature is 39°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla\, Semiahmoo\, S’Klallam\, Á\,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ)\, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group\, Lhaq’temish (Lummi)\, Samish\, and dxʷlilap (Tulalip) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/san-juan-island-cady-mountain-preserve-wa-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:San Juan Island Cady Mountain Preserve\, 350 Court Street Box 6\, Friday Harbor\, WA\, 98250\, United States
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