Working Hands Fermentation Launches “Cascadian Dark Lager” to Fund Rare Carnivore Conservation in Mt. Hood

Apr 27

Written By Columbia Community Connection

Photo from Working Hands Fermentation Yelp page.

From Cascadia Wild:

By Eva Osirus

Hood River, Ore., April 27, 2026 — Working Hands Fermentation, a Hood River taproom and lager brewery, has partnered with local nonprofit Cascadia Wild to launch a month-long fundraiser in support of rare carnivore conservation. Throughout May, Working Hands will donate $1 from every pint of its newly released Cascadian Dark Lager to support the organization’s critical field research.

“We are excited to support the next season of the Wolverine Tracking Project, a volunteer-driven community science initiative that monitors rare carnivores in the Mt. Hood National Forest,” staff from Working Hands Fermentation shared. “This fundraiser will help spread awareness and create an opportunity for the community to directly sustain wildlife tracking efforts in our own backyard.”

The fundraiser kicks off on May 1st and aligns with the summer field season of the Wolverine Tracking Project, which will begin training new volunteers on May 13th. The project focuses on at-risk species that suffer from a lack of data, including wolverines, Sierra Nevada red foxes, and martens. Classified as at-risk by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, these carnivores play a critical role in Oregon’s wildlife food chains.

Funds raised will support the Wolverine Tracking project. The organization’s trained volunteers conduct track and sign surveys and deploy remote cameras to collect field data. The information gathered is analyzed and added to long-term regional datasets, enabling researchers to better understand species distribution, habitat use, and wildlife movement patterns. This data directly supports land managers in making informed decisions and improving conflict prevention in areas where sensitive species are present.

Event Details:

What: $1 per pint of Cascadian Dark Lager donated to Cascadia Wild
When: May 1–31, 2026. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Where: Working Hands Fermentation, 1021 12th St, Hood River, OR 97031

About Cascadia WildCascadia Wild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with the natural world through community science, education, and stewardship. Its Wolverine Tracking Project trains volunteers to conduct wildlife surveys, providing vital data to promote the conservation of species critical to the Pacific Northwest ecosystem.

About Working Hands Fermentation: Working Hands Fermentation is a craft lager brewery and taproom located in Hood River, Oregon. Committed to creating high-quality beer and cider while building community connections.