Please join the Watershed Stewards Program in collaboration with CDFW and CalTrout for a day of native planting, removing invasive plants, and protecting native trees. This side channel project at Yreka Creek is home to salmon, trout, beavers, pollinators, and more! Our work will ensure that this space can serve as habitat for important species for years to come. This event will happen rain or shine!

RSVP: Click here!

When: April 19th from 10am – 2pm (attendance for the entire event is not required). Stay after the event for a provided lunch!

Directions: Coordinates: 41.777239, -122.597352; 4022 CA-263, Yreka, CA, 96097; Click here for Google Maps directions

From Yreka: Drive north on Highway 263/N Main St for approximately 3 miles out of town. Approximately ¼ mile before the Shasta River bridge, you will reach a turn off with balloons at the gate. Turn right, drive through the gate, and continue down the gravel road for approximately 500 feet.

From I5: Take exit 776 towards Yreka/Montague and turn west onto Montague Road/Highway 3. After a quarter of a mile, turn right at the stop sign onto Highway 263/N Main St. Continue for approximately 3 miles until you come to a pull off with balloons at the gate (approximately ¼ mile before the Shasta River bridge). Turn right, drive through the gate, and continue down the gravel road for approximately 500 feet.

From Highway 96: Turn south onto Highway 263 and continue for approximately 5 miles. ¼ mile after the Shasta River bridge, there will be a turn off with balloons at the gate. Turn left, drive through the gate, and continue down the gravel road for approximately 500 feet.

Meeting Space: Please check in at the table to the right of the parking area.

Waivers: All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver. Any participants under 18 years of age will need their guardian to sign the waiver. All participants under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

What to bring: The project area has limited shade, so be prepared to work in the sun for the day; sunglasses, sunscreen, shade hat, long sleeves, and sturdy boots are encouraged. Water will be provided, but please arrive with a full water bottle to refill. All necessary tools will be provided. Coffee, pastries, and lunch will be available!

Questions: If you have any questions or concerns, please email Christy.Wheatley@Wildlife.ca.gov.