Mitchell, Oregon - Do you want to have a positive impact at your local national park? John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is recruiting community volunteers to become members of the Painted Hills Pals. The park is seeking summer volunteers who want to help keep Painted Hills beautiful by providing visitor assistance, spending time outside, and/or hiking trails.
Join us on March 11th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Howard Hall, 1051 NW Madras Hwy, Prineville, Oregon, to learn how you can join the Painted Hills Pals. When you volunteer, you can make positive contributions to your public lands while applying your skills and gaining valuable experiences.
Painted Hills is one of three units of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. It is located north of Mitchell, Oregon and is about an hour from Prineville. As one of the seven wonders of Oregon, Painted Hills has experienced a dramatic increase in visitation over the past five years. At the same time, the park has seen more trail erosion, litter, and unauthorized unmanned aircraft.
“The incredible red and tan hues of the Painted Hills need protection and you can help," says Superintendent Patrick Gamman. “As a volunteer, preserve one of Oregon’s treasures and meet people from all over the country and world."
Interested in volunteering? Come to the participant orientation on March 11th at Howard Hall in Prineville. For more information, call (541) 987-2333 or e-mail.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
