Instructions for Registering for Event

In order to register for this event, you will need to go to the On Demand Community link provided below, pledge at least 8 hours, then register for this opportunity using the appropriate link. Please note that you only need to sign up for a single event to meet your 8 hour pledge request as travel is figured into a volunteer event.

If you are an IBM Retiree, please be sure to PLEDGE and sign up here. Then sign up for the event itself here.

If you are an IBMer, please be sure to PLEDGE and sign up here. Then sign up for the event itself here.

IBMers and IBM Retirees are encouraged to sign up family members and friends for this event. You will be able to add friends and family members when you sign up through the On Demand Community for the event through the links provided above.

Once you have signed up on ODC, come back here and Sign In in the upper right part of the page using a Google account so that you can RSVP to the location you are interested in. You can also use a Twitter or Yahoo ID if you sign in on the right side of the page under the list of Followers.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Event Details for Woodard Bay NRCA, Olympia




Join us to help restore fish and wildlife habitat on Henderson Inlet! This nature reserve at Woodard Bay is home to eagles, herons, bats, seals, waterfowl, and many other species. Volunteers are needed to remove English ivy and other invasive weeds that threaten the integrity of the native forest.

When: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 10 am to 2 pm (Please arrive NLT 945 so that you can be shuttled to the work site by 10)

Where: Directions to Woodard Bay NRCA are provided below. Please use these directions and/or consult the map to find the site. Our restoration sites do not have precise addresses and locations may vary if you use an internet mapping engine or a GPS unit.

What to wear:
  • We’ll be there rain or shine, so dress for the weather (rain gear in case of bad weather or sunglasses and a hat if it's sunny)
  • Wear your sturdiest, most waterproof foot gear (sneakers, hiking boots, etc., no sandals)
  • Layering with long trousers and long sleeves is recommended
What to bring:

  • A water bottle
  • Lunch
  • Your own work gloves if you have them
What we provide:

  • Work gloves, tools, snacks, and beverages
Other important details:

  • Children 10 and under must have one-to-one adult supervision
  • Minors who plan to attend without their legal guardians must contact the event coordinator prior to the event to receive a special release form that must be completed to participate.
  • Most of the restoration sites do not have bathroom facilities, but there will be a portable toilet onsite and a public restroom within a 5 minute drive of the event.
Driving directions:

Approximate address: 7100 Woodard Bay Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506. This is the Chehalis Western Trail northern terminus parking lot. A shuttle van will depart periodically from the parking lot to take volunteers to the restoration work area.

From downtown Olympia: Head north on Capitol Way S toward 11th Ave SE. Turn right at 4th Ave E (0.4 mi). Turn left at Plum St SE (becomes East Bay Dr NE) (2.2 mi). Continue onto Boston Harbor Rd NE (2.9 mi). Slight right at Woodard Bay Rd NE (1.1 mi). Turn right to stay on Woodard Bay Rd NE (0.9 mi). Park in the lot on the left hand side of the road (just after crossing the bridge).


Instructions for those of you interested in carpooling!

We are no longer using the Ridesharing app to set up car pools. If you are willing to drive others or are in need of a ride to this event, please contact Catherine Coats at: ccoats@us.ibm.com. 
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