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It's wildfire fuels reduction time on the preserve! French Broom is an invasive plant that crowds out native species and grows tall enough to act as fuel ladders in the event of a wildfire. Help us keep wildfire risk down at Riddell by pulling broom and felling small Doug firs, which can also act as fuel ladders. The more people we have, the more we can get done. Plus, pulling Broom is actually pretty fun and satisfying! Come out and see for yourself and sign up below!
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Hiking moderate slopes
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Trimming small branches off Douglas Fir, California Bay, and Oak trees with light forestry tools such as a handsaw
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Felling small Douglas Fir trees with small handsaws and loppers
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Pulling French Broom seedlings by hand
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Removing old-growth French broom shrubs with a saw or weed wrench
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Placing woody material into piles
Where to Meet: Meet LandPaths' staff and other volunteers in the parking lot of the Healdsburg Corporation Yard at 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Once everyone arrives we will caravan to the preserve. Please arrive on time.
Directions: From Highway 101 North, take the Central Healdsburg Exit. and make a slight left on Healdsburg Avenue. Turn left onto Mill Street. Continue under the highway overpass as Mill Street turns into Westside Road. The Corporation Yard parking lot will be on the left immediately before the bridge crossing at the intersection of Westside Rd and Lucius Way. There is a "Corporation Yard" sign at the entrance to the parking lot.
From Highway 101 South, take the Westside Exit and turn right on Westside Rd. The Corporation Yard parking lot will be on the left immediately before the bridge crossing at the intersection of Westside Rd and Lucius Way.
About Riddell Preserve: With its magnificent native grasslands, pure madrone stands, redwood fairy rings, and perennial springs, Riddell Preserve is a 400-acre wonderland above Dry Creek Valley in Healdsburg. LandPaths has stewarded the land since 2007 when it was donated by Kay and Bob Riddell. Riddell Preserve is located on the original homeland of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians. LandPaths' stewardship staff and volunteers began work on a trail system in 2016. An access road was rebuilt in 2017. We continue to expand the trail system every year thanks to the help of dedicated volunteers like you!
What is LandPaths' Covid-19 volunteer workday policy? Please read the most recent version of LandPaths' Covid-19 policy before attending the workday.
Does rain mean the workday is canceled? The stewardship workday will move forward if there is a light drizzle, but a torrential rainstorm will cancel. Please call 707-544-7284 (then press 1) after 7am the morning of the stewardship day if the weather feels questionable. If you don't hear a notice of cancellation on the outgoing voice message, the stewardship day is moving forward.
What should you bring?
- Picnic lunch, snacks & plenty of water, backpack to hold your gear
- Sturdy boots or shoes that can get muddy
- Your own work gloves
- Hat and sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer
- A mug for tea
- A field guide, journal, and binoculars (optional)
What else do you need to know?
- Expect to do a 1.5-mile round trip hike up a steep but well-graded trail to the project site.
- You will be asked to sign a liability waiver.
- No restroom onsite
- No potable water available on the property. Make sure to fill up your water bottle ahead of time.
- No pets or smoking.
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¡Es tiempo de reducción de combustibles de incendios forestales en la reserva! Usted ayudará a mantener nuestros bosques saludables y resistentes en caso de que un incendio forestal atraviese nuestra reserva.
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Subir y bajar pendientes moderadas
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Recortar ramas pequeñas de abeto de Douglas, laureles y robles con herramientas sencillas como las sierras de mano
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Tala de pequeños abetos de Douglas con sierras de mano y tijeras de podar
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Remover pequeñas plantas de la Escobilla Francesa a mano (¡muy gratificante!)
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Eliminación de arbustos viejos de Escobilla Francesa con una sierra o herramienta para eliminar la maleza
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Amontonar el material cortado
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Despues de los quemasones y trabajo los reuiremos para almuerzar en la cabina, depues iremos a explorar los diferentes arboles y vistsas. (opcional)
Desde la autopista 101 norte, tome la salida Central Healdsburg. y gire levemente a la izquierda en Healdsburg Avenue. Gire a la izquierda en Mill Street. Continúe por debajo del paso elevado de la autopista mientras Mill Street se convierte en Westside Road. El estacionamiento de Corporation Yard estará a la izquierda inmediatamente antes del cruce del puente en la intersección de Westside Rd y Lucius Way. Hay un letrero de "Corporation Yard" en la entrada del estacionamiento. Desde la autopista 101 sur, tome la salida Westside y gire a la derecha en Westside Rd. El estacionamiento de Corporation Yard estará a la izquierda inmediatamente antes del cruce del puente en la intersección de Westside Rd y Lucius Way.
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Almuerzo, bocadillos y suficiente agua, mochila para guardar su equipo
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Botas resistentes o zapatos que pueden embarrarse
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Se recomiendan pantalones largos
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Tus propios guantes de trabajo
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Sombrero y protector solar
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Desinfectante de manos
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La caminata hasta el sitio del proyecto es de ~ 1.5 millas de ida y vuelta por un sendero empinado, pero bien nivelado.
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Se le pedirá que firme una exención de responsabilidad.
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No hay baños en el lugar.
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No hay agua potable disponible en la propiedad.
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No se permiten mascotas ni fumar.