Join The Lands Council for a special winter Wander Wild at the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge to hike, enjoy the scenery, and identify animal tracks!

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 20,000 acres in Eastern Washington on the edge of the Columbia River Basin and hosts an abundance of waterfowl, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals including moose, Rocky Mountain elk, white-tailed and mule deer, coyote, badger, river otter, porcupine, muskrat, beaver, bobcat, and cougar.

This is a free educational event and people of all ages are welcome.

Date: Saturday, February 18th, 2023. 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Event Leaders:

Justyce Brant – Volunteer Coordinator, The Lands Council
Adam Gebauer – Public Lands Program Director, The Lands Council
Brian Walker – Private Lands Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Location: 26010 South Smith Road, Cheney, WA 99004-9326

WW: Winter Tracks

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Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement WANDER WILD WINTER TRACKS – FEBRUARY 18, 2023 THIS DOCUMENT IMPACTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 1. I understand Wander Wild: Winter Tracks involves physical activity that carries with it the risk of death, serious bodily injury, and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, risks caused by terrain, conditions, facilities, temperature, weather, equipment, and the actions of other participants, team leaders, and other people. I understand the risks involved in this activity and risks to me personally, and to all other participants.  2. I hereby ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS of participating in Wander Wild: Winter Tracks, including, but not limited to, each of the risks described above, and the risk of negligence or carelessness by the organizers and all other persons or entities being released. 3. To the fullest extent allowed by law, and in consideration of the right to participate in Wander Wild: Winter Tracks, I hereby agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS The Lands Council, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, all other event partners (together, the "Participant Organizations”), and their directors, officers, employees, agents, and members, from any claim for any injury or damage suffered by me, or by others in my supervision, custody or care that I involve in this activity.   4. I further agree to pay any and all legal fees and costs which The Lands Council or other Participant Organizations may incur in any action which may arise from my participation in this activity or from any action to enforce this RELEASE. 5. I certify that I am physically fit and in sufficient physical condition to participate in Wander Wild: Winter Tracks, and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person. I hereby consent to receive any medical treatment which may be deemed advisable by medical or first aid personnel associated with Wander Wild: Winter Tracks if I am injured or become ill during this activity. 6. I give this RELEASE personally and on behalf of any minors who are under my custody, care or supervision while participating in this event. I agree this RELEASE binds me and all such persons, including my and their family members, heirs, executors, and administrators. I also give permission, personally and on behalf of such minors, to be photographed during Wander Wild: Winter Tracks activities and consent to the use of such photographs by the event organizers for any purpose. 7. If I am signing on behalf of a minor, in addition to the above, I also agree to RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFY the entities named above for any claims of the minor and I warrant that I am authorized to act on the minor’s behalf in regard to this RELEASE. I agree to be responsible for any medical expenses incurred by the minor. 8. First Aid Notice: It is the responsibility of each individual to have his/her own first aid kit and appropriate level of first aid training. Leaders do not take responsibility for group first aid. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT and understand its contents and sign it of my own free will. I understand this is a binding contract that is intended to provide a comprehensive release of liability for injuries I may suffer. I am legally competent to sign this RELEASE, or my parent or guardian has also read and signed this RELEASE or given me permission to sign it. A PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST SIGN FOR ALL PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE.

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Driving Directions (if necessary): Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is an approximately 40-minute drive from Spokane, Washington. From Spokane, take I-90 west to the Cheney / Four Lakes Exit (exit 270). Travel west on Highway 904 for approximately 5 miles to the city of Cheney, home of the Eastern Washington University. When you arrive in Cheney continue west through 3 traffic lights. After you pass the third light proceed for one half mile to Cheney-Plaza Road. There, on your left you will see a brown and white sign that reads "Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge 4.5 miles." Turn left on to Cheney-Plaza Road and drive south for 4.5 miles until you see a large refuge entrance sign with a pair of redheads. Turn left on Smith Road and proceed to the fee station, a short drive on your right. Refuge headquarters is 2.5 miles east of the fee station.

Gear: Snowshoes will be provided by The Lands Council. Please dress for the weather. Optional items include a journal and pencil to record what you have learned.