National Park Week

The North Cascades are Calling:

Celebrate National Park Week April 18-26, 2009

 

 

North Cascades National Park Complex celebrates National Park Week with an invitation to explore, learn, and care for your national park through stewardship programs. Experience the natural splendor of the North Cascades, meet interesting people, and contribute to the well-being of the park next week and throughout the summer with opportunities that blend recreation,  education, and restoration.

 

 

"Caring for your park is a great way to celebrate National Park Week," said Chip Jenkins,  superintendent North Cascades National Park Complex. "And, we also have many other stewardship opportunities for you throughout the summer."

 

April 21: North Cascades Highway (State Route 20) Litter Pickup Mosey along the scenic highway through the park and pick up litter before the summer crowds begin whizzing by. Enjoy camaraderie, tranquility, scenery, and wildlife. Call Joyce Brown at 360-854-7301 to join the carpool and meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Park and Forest Information Center in Sedro-Woolley.

 

 

April 22 (Earth Day): Newhalem Creek Campground Spring Cleaning Celebrate Earth Day by helping to prepare the Newhalem Creek Campground for the busy season ahead. Landscape with native plants, maintain campsites, and improve trails. Call Joyce Brown at 360-854-7301 to join the carpool and meet at 7:45 a.m. at the Park and Forest Information Center in Sedro-Woolley or meet at the Newhalem Creek Campground at 9:00 a.m. Please bring a potluck item to share at lunch.