Port Townsend High School Student
Returning 4H Stewardship Program Member
2013 Spring Work Crew
Ropes Course:
This day there were many activities that the group engaged in. Most of them were team building exercises that were quite enjoyable. The most memorable experience was when we were doing the spider web, I was used as a stepping stone to help complete the challenge.
Seal Rock Campground:
We worked here two times during the program. The first time we cleaned up walkways and campsites. The second time we did brush clearing. During the second time one of our crew members decided that were not going to continue working as it went against their morals.
Elk Habitat:
Here we did the clearing of felled trees. As there were so many trees, a great show of teamwork happened. With the way we operated it was quite something to remember.
Lower Big Quilcene Trail:
Here we cleared the ditches on the side of the trail to help with water flow so the trails did not get washed out. It was memorable as I was introduced to a new tool. The tool was called a rhino, it was a shovel with the head flipped around and reconnected with a piece of re-bar. Another thing was when one of our crew members fell in mud and decided it a good idea to clear their backside in a small waterfall.
Quilcene Watershed:
This day we were split into group and went to different locations to clean dumping sites. The trash dumped there was quite surprising. We found a bunch of tires, an oil drum, a dog skeleton (which was pretty interesting to find), and other junk littered about.
Brinnon Watershed:
This day was quite memorable as we got to work with a couple people from back country
horsemen. We spent that day clearing noxious weeds and some trash.
Ranger Station:
This day we spent along the roadside next to the ranger station pulling a bunch of scotch broom. The memorable part of that day was the few cars that passed and honked with a thumbs up.
I think the most memorable event from this whole thing was all the experiences I encountered that made it more than just Saturday work. This program is another valuable experience to remember until I forget.