18th Annual "Spring Thing"
Saturday, May 8th

Be a part of the 18th Annual Smith Rock “Spring Thing” volunteer day. This one-day event focuses on restoration projects to protect and enhance public lands in and around Smith Rock State Park.

Projects include: erosion control, trail improvement, grass and tree planting, trash cleanup, climbing route cleaning, & chalk removal.

The “Spring Thing” will end with a appreciation dinner starting at 6 p.m.
The evening celebration will include a slide presentation, prize raffle and fund-raising auction of outdoor gear with proceeds earmarked for future events and projects at Smith Rock State Park.

The non-profit Smith Rock Group organizes and coordinates the event in partnership with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) and other corporate and private sponsors.

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Spring Thing Trail Construction

SPRING THING INFO:

• Saturday, May 8, 2010.
• Registration is from 8-10 AM by the main fee station at Smith Rock State Park.
• Parking passes, breakfast snack, water, sunscreen, work gloves, direction, tools and supplies are included for all registered volunteers.
• Free dinner for volunteers starts at 6:00 PM followed by the ever popular auction and raffle.

For more information about the event or to donate for the auction contact: Ian Caldwell at smithrockgroup@hotmail.com