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Activities

STORM CLOSURE: The Discovery Trail is temporarily closed due to downed trees and limbs. We will change this note as soon as the City tells us it is open. Please stay safe.

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Annual Membership Meeting

SAVE THE DATE -- March 30th -- for all members. Meet the Board, hear about our projects,

hopes and dreams. Enjoy a simple meal, music and social with friends old and new.

Restoration Continues on the Discovery Trail

   The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust (CRBLT) and the Chehalis
Basin Education Consortium (CBEC) regularly organize restoration
activities.  In early December 2010 over 300 people helped to plant trees

and shrubs in the riparian zone at the north end of the Discovery Trail.

   The weather was often cold, rainy, and windy; the mud was slippery

sticky but the kids were up the challenge.  The volunteers were
students from 4th through 12th grades with their teachers, and citizen

volunteers.  Their enthusiasm and hard work under adverse
weather conditions is an inspiration to all.  And the resident bald eagles kept a close watch on all.

   December was chosen because the plants thrive in the months of rain as their roots adjust to new
conditions and the top portion still lies in dormancy.  We are now hoping that the rains do not become floods!

Funds for the project were provided by grants from the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish

and Wildlife Service.  Planting native trees where they should be growing is a powerful way to achieve many

environmental goals:
1.Protect streams, rivers and wetlands from erosion, sedimentation, habitat destruction, excessive heat, etc.,
2.Restore valuable wildlife habitat,
3. Provide for future carbon storage, helping to combat global warming, and
4. Protect adjacent lands from flooding and land damage that often accompanies flooding

See photos in our gallery: PHOTO GALLERY

OUR FUNDRAISER AND MEMBERSHIP PICNIC

The lovely summer weather of Friday, August 20, 2010 was perfect for our

annual meeting and fundraising picnic at the Discovery Trail. The tables were

bright with color, the BBQs were hot and the food was great!

The silent auction tables were a busy spot all evening. Entertainment by "Who Are Those Guys" was wonderful and they led a river-focused sing-along to close our evening.

see pictures in the photo gallery; click here PHOTO GALLERY

Anytime is a great time to visit the Discovery Trail.

Early morning is the best time to see wildlife and discover tracks of the nocturnal residents. A sighting of the Bald Eagle is always a possibility, too.

Directions to the trail are below.

Please remember that the Trail is adjacent to a private, working farm. Stay on the trail and give farm equipment the right of way. Horseback riding, camping, fishing, motor vehicles, hunting, etc. are not allowed.

The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust was instrumental in building this wonderful natural area along the river just north of Centralia. Notice how the restored riparian areas are growing -- thanks to efforts of the city, Land Trust and community members. To enjoy your natural world, this is the place to go! For a quiet stroll along the river, to watch birds and mammals, fish and insects, this is the place!

Directions to Discovery Trail

FROM CENTRALIA/CHEHALIS AREA: Take Exit #82 from I-5 onto Harrison Avenue. Follow west (toward Ford’s Prairie) through Galvin Road intersection (traffic signal) and 1.5 miles farther to Goodrich Road on Left. Follow Goodrich Road to its end, past the Wastewater Treatment Plant to gate and parking area on right. Trail begins at gate.

FROM OLYMPIA, TUMWATER AND POINTS NORTH: Take I-5 to Exit #88, Grand Mound exit. Turn right from ramp and proceed to intersection with Hwy#99 (traffic signal). Turn left and follow Hwy #99 for 4 miles to Goodrich Road on Right. Follow Goodrich road to its end, as instructed above.

FROM ABERDEEN, ELMA, OAKVILLE AND POINTS WEST: Follow State Route #12 to the Grand Mound traffic signal (just before Rte #12 intersects with I-5). Turn right and follow Hwy #99 four miles to Goodrich Road on right. Follow Goodrich road to its end, as instructed above.

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