Cascade Volunteers

Cascade Volunteers Cascade Volunteers is the nonprofit partner of the Willamette National Forest.

Congrats to our 12 newly-certified crosscut sawyers, nine at the A level and three at the B level. And thanks to our lea...
06/04/2026

Congrats to our 12 newly-certified crosscut sawyers, nine at the A level and three at the B level. And thanks to our leaders and instructors!



Scorpions Trail Crew
Huckleberry Trail Crew
Camas Trail Crew
Salamander Trail Crew

Willamette Valley - Oregon Wine Country
U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest

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06/02/2026

You’ve got your cutters. And your rakers. The saw goes back and forth, the cutters cutting a channel in the log (the channel is the “kerf”), and the rakers following right behind clearing the kerf out on each stroke.



U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest

06/01/2026

Crosscut Saw Training this weekend was wildly successful! Watch for details and videos coming soon. In the meantime, two of our very experienced leaders showed us how it’s done.



U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest

Well, somebody had a rough night. Salamanders Trail Crew in the Willamette NF a few weeks ago. It takes as long as...
05/29/2026

Well, somebody had a rough night.



Salamanders Trail Crew in the Willamette NF a few weeks ago. It takes as long as it takes. Trails are opening up and getting cleared through.

U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest

It's summertime on the wilderness trails! Who is ready to become a Wilderness Trailhead Host? It's a lot of fun, obliga...
05/29/2026

It's summertime on the wilderness trails! Who is ready to become a Wilderness Trailhead Host? It's a lot of fun, obligation is low, and we provide the training. Say yes! See flyer below for directions on applying.



U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest

Join a Forest Service Wildlife Biologist for a spring birding walk in the Willamette National Forest. Birders of all exp...
05/27/2026

Join a Forest Service Wildlife Biologist for a spring birding walk in the Willamette National Forest. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. New to bird watching? No problem! Borrow a pair of binoculars and discover how fun and interesting bird watching can be. Experienced birder? Great! Bring your knowledge and help the group spot, identify, and learn about birds as we walk through forest and wetland habitat.

Know Before You Go: This walk will be 2.5 miles round trip on variable surfaces. Be sure to wear durable shoes and weather appropriate attire and bring plenty of water and snacks.

For more information visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette/events/spring-birding-walk-wildlife-biologist or call the Middle Fork Ranger District Office at 541-782-2283.

U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest

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3106 Pierce Parkway
Springfield, OR
97477

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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