SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — You and your family are invited to a hands-on Earth Fest event at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge on April 25. This free volunteer opportunity is happening from 9 a.

m. to 1 p. m.

You can come enjoy the fresh air, connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, and help care for the wildlife refuge. Volunteers can participate in three activities: Seedling potting, fence removal and tree thinning. There will also be a keynote speech given by Jack Nisbet on the history of fire on the landscape and its role as a cultural practice.

People of all ages are welcome. Volunteers are asked to bring your own gloves and a water bottle to stay comfortable throughout the day.