Tilly Jane Annual Wood Haul

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Join THE annual WOOD HAUL This volunteer event is focused on getting the cabins ready for the winter season. Together, we will move 8-10 cords of wood to restock the Guard Station and A-Frame. Small teams will also help clear debris, clean the cabins, and make minor repairs as needed. No experience is needed, however, please dress for the work at hand. Hauling 8-10 cords of firewood Bucking & Stacking downed trees for firewood and clearing debris Cleaning: A-Frame & Guard Station interior Repairing minor fixes to the cabins Come for the day or stay and camp overnight. Both cabins will be open to volunteers to stay in or camp nearby on Friday and Saturday. Parking at the Tilly Jane Campground area is limited, so please carpool or hike if you can.

Event Date and Time

Saturday, October 3, 2026

10:00am to 4:00pm

Location

In-Person Event
located at Tilly Jane A-Frame and Tilly Jane Guard Station, Mt Hood National Forest

Event Address:

Latitude: 45.3990
Longitude: -121.6476

Registration

Contact Information

Jennifer Fortin

Friends of Tilly Jane Cabins President

jenn@fotjc.org

(503) 805-5833

Directions to this event

Event details

Where to meet

Head up to the Tilly Jane Campground and meet up at the Tilly Jane Guard Station.

Parking is limited, so please hike or carpool, directions

how to prepare

Volunteers are required to wear sturdy boots and long pants. Please dress in layers as fall temperatures can vary (check the forecast before you head up). We recommend bringing a dust mask or bandana, a hat, and eye protection as our supplies are limited.

To participate:

You must wear sturdy boots, work gloves, eye protection, and long pants
If operating saws, you must also wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, leg protection (chaps), sturdy cut-proof boots, and gloves
We recommend bringing your own lunch, snacks, refillable water bottle, and clothing for ALL KINDS OF WEATHER
If you’re spending the night recommend packing camping equipment, extra food, and additional water

Please bring a refillable water bottle, a lunch, and additional meals if you are staying the night. We will have drinking water and other FREE beverages available for all volunteers during the event.

WHY VOlunteer?

We are a 100% volunteer-led organization. We are only able to keep these cabins running through the participation of people like you!

As a THANK YOU, all volunteers earn:

FREE stay for you and a guest at the A-Frame during 2026-27 maintenance weekends

FREE overnight camping in and around the TJ cabins during the event

FREE entry into our gear raffle sponsored by our friends at Arcteryx, Leatherman, Rocky Talkie, and more to be announced!

FREE cold beverages from Solera Brewery, and Best Days Brewing

Learn more at: www.friendsoftillyjanecabins.org/events-2-1/annual-wood-haul-rpt4r