You're warmly invited to lend a hand at the Grove of Old Trees! This 48-acre redwood grove in west Sonoma County is protected forever. A flourishing habitat that's beneficial for plant, animal, and human communities, your stewardship action is crucial to tending the land for a healthy, thriving Grove. It's wildfire fuels reduction time on the preserve! You will help keep our forests healthy and resilient in the chance that a wildfire comes through our preserve.
Register here:
https://landpaths.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/landpaths/event.jsp?event=27425
What we'll be doing:
Hiking up and down moderate slopes
Gathering wood debris and adding woody debris to burn piles
Building burn piles with leftover woody debris
Trimming small branches off Douglas Fir, California Bay, and Oak trees with hand saws, pole saws, or loppers
Felling small Douglas Fir trees with small hand-saws and loppers
What you should bring, if you have it:
Picnic lunch, snacks & water, backpack to hold your gear
Sturdy boots or shoes that can get muddy
Long pants and sleeves
Sunglasses or safety glasses
Bandana for your face/neck
Leather gloves
Brimmed hat and sunscreen
What else do you need to know?
Expect to do a 1.5-mile round trip hike up a somewhat steep but well-graded trail to the project site.
You will be asked to sign a liability waiver.
No potable water available on the property. Make sure to fill up your water bottle ahead of time.
No pets or smoking.
Where to Meet: Meet LandPaths' staff and other volunteers at the parking lot of the Grove of Old Trees (17599 Fitzpatrick Ln, Occidental, CA 95465). Once everyone arrives we will hike to the project site.
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