Beaver Dam Rock Pit Volunteer Day

On Saturday, August 25th our partners at Trash No Land hosted a clean-up of the Beaver Dam Rock Pit.  33 volunteers spent the morning scouring the pit and pulled out over 20 yards of garbage and debris related to target shooting activity.

THANKS TRASH NO LAND!

Dedicated Volunteer Community (left)
Trash No Land had 33 volunteers respond to their call for help from the target shooting community in cleaning up the Beaver Dam Rock Pit.

Filled to Overflowing (right) 
It only took a few hours for volunteers to fill the 20 yard dumpster  provided by the Oregon Department of Forestry for the clean-up efforts.










After (left)  The Beaver Dam Rock Pit hasn't been this clean in a long time.  The folks from Trash No Land hope this prompts target shooting enthusiasts to help keep the site clean by taking home targets, garbage and brass or shells.

Who are your forest neighbors?

Whether camping, hiking, fishing or dirt-biking, when you are out and about in the Tillamook State Forest, you are part of an ecosystem that is home to a wide variety of critters be they sporting fins, feathers or fur.

When you are in the woods, you can help keep the wildlife healthy by doing a few simple things:

• Don't feed the wildlife on purpose or on accident.  
• Lock your food and garbage in secure containers or in your car.
• Keep your campfire area and campsite clean.
• Don't leave pet food easily accessible out of doors.
• Place bird feeders so that only birds can get into them.
• Keep your pets safe by keeping them on a leash.
• Remember, animals are attracted to smells so don't leave things like scented candles, lotions or soaps in places you don't want animals to get into.
• Use a flashlight when you are out at night.

Our friends at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) have put together some great information on how to enjoy your encounters with wildlife while avoiding conflicts.  Before you head out on your next forest adventure, check out their fantastic brochures and tip sheets on Living with Wildlife.

Bats

Black Bears

Cougars

Coyotes

Owls

Raccoons

Cedar Creek Road Closure

Cedar Creek Road will be closed on Tuesday, July 24 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for culvert installation. The road will be closed at Designated Campsite #1 (approx. 1/4 mile on Cedar Creek Road).