Volunteers needed for Bateman Island cleanup Saturday

Bateman Island, the popular hiking and bird-watching destination in the Columbia River, is getting a facelift this weekend.

The Washington State University Tri-Cities Environmental Club and other groups will clean up from 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 12. Volunteers will meet at Wye Park, 1600 Columbia Park Trail, Richland.

Volunteers are advised to bring gloves, snacks and a refillable water bottle, and to be prepared for cold, rain and wind.

The city of Richland will provide bags and buckets to gather trash.

This story was originally published November 9, 2016 at 1:34 PM with the headline "Volunteers needed for Bateman Island cleanup Saturday."