Update:

This event has been postponed to Jan. 28 due to frozen ground.

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The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and the North Olympic Salmon Coalition seek volunteers to help plant native trees along the Dungeness River on Jan. 14-15.

“Until the 1950s, this property was floodplain forest with multiple side channels and good salmon habitat,” said Robert Knapp, habitat program restoration planner for the tribe.

“In the 1970s the property was partially developed, eventually consisting of three single family residences in the floodplain.”

Exactly one year ago, the tribe purchased the property with funding from Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration and Floodplains by Design. Thus began the restoration effort that involved removing three houses, their septic systems and utilities, and revegetating the area in an attempt to restore it to its historical state of a floodplain forest.

Reforestation will improve water quality on the Dungeness River and create healthy habitat conditions for the fish and wildlife that frequent this area, biologists said.

Tools and gloves will be provided but are in limited supply so feel free to bring your own.

The event will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m on both days and will include light refreshments and hot drinks. Bring warm, waterproof clothes and boots, water and a lunch.

To receive directions, RSVP to Olivia at outreach@nosc.org or 360-379-8051.