Chronicle Forest 2016 - Passport in Time
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Oregon - Fremont-Winema NF
Closed! Chronicling the Utilization of the Forest
Drews Creek in the Fremont-Winema NF between Lakeview and Bly, Oregon
OR-4302
July 25-29, 2016
Must commit to entire session
Join us this summer for another exploration into Oregon’s historic past! The Ewauna logging camp was occupied from 1928 until around 1936. This large camp has several midden dumps, made up predominately of cans, glass, and other assorted domestic and industrial discarded items. Also in this area are numerous, historic fire lookouts and stations. Volunteers will join Forest archaeologists in the investigation of both the survey and excavation of the historic logging camp dump site, and in the architectural and photo documentation of the historic fire lookouts.
On alternating days, half the volunteers will travel to different locations on the Forest to record lookouts with drawings and photos. At the “switch-up,” volunteers will work at the logging camp to conduct archaeological investigation. Here, volunteers will excavate archaeological test pits within the boundaries of the dumps. Excavation will involve shovel work, measuring, drawing and extensive documentation of recovered artifacts. But, at the end of the week, volunteers will have spent equal time engaged in both site excavation and fire lookout documentation activities – a little something for everyone! We hope to see you in July!
Number of openings: 4
Special skills: Previous archaeological survey/excavation, site mapping/sketching, photography, historic artifact identification, and/or knowledge of area history (particularly fire lookout/FS-related) helpful, but not required
Minimum age: 18 years old
Facilities: Lakeview and Bly are full-service communities with hotels/motels, campgrounds/RV parks, restaurants, and full range of other amenities; amenities vary and fees may apply; additionally, there are Forest Service campgrounds in close proximity to the project area; fees may be waived, and amenities may vary; volunteers responsible for own lodging/personal camping equipment, food, and water; daily transportation will be provided from designated point in town of Lakeview to the project sites
Nearest towns: Lakeview, 20 miles; Bly, 20 miles
Applications due: May 16, 2016