Community Celebration at New Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area

The community is invited to join Clark County Public Works, Parks and Lands at 5 p.m. on Oct. 19 to celebrate the opening of the new Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area. The new 118-acre natural area is adjacent to the Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area and supports open space, regional water quality and salmon recovery goals. The event will include a brief presentation, ribbon cutting and interpretive nature walk. Attendees should dress for the weather. Parking is available at the former Cedars Golf Course clubhouse at 15001 N.E. 181st St. in Brush Prairie. The ceremony will take place across 181st Street along a paved path. The event marks the opening of the property to the public. Clark County park rules apply at natural areas, including hours of 7 a.m. to dusk (a half hour after sunset). Signage will be installed and mowing will keep trails visible. Visitors are asked to stay on trails and paved paths. Golf carts and motorized vehicles are not permitted. Interpreters will be provided at the Oct. 19 event upon request by emailing pw.outreach@clark.wa.gov or calling 564-397-1679. To receive information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor.