Cancelled: Be Gone Barbedgoat Grass! Bohemia Ecological Preserve

06/15/2024 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT

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(CANCELLED) Be Gone Barbedgoat Grass!

Bohemia Ecological Preserve
Saturday, June 15, 2024, 9am - 1pm

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Argh, Barbedgoat grass! (*shakes fist*) Barbedgoat grass tends to dramatically outcompete rare serpentine grasses and can cause injury to grazing animals. That's why we're so intent on removing as much as possible from Bohemia Ecological Preserve. The more people we get out for this day, the barbed goat grass we can get rid of! Plus, tending to the health of native grasslands in community with others is a guaranteed mood-booster.

We'll be:

Hiking moderate slopes.
Pulling barbedgoat grass plants by hand (we'll provide you with sturdy gloves!) and placing them in the bag for disposal.

About Bohemia Ecological Preserve:

You are warmly invited to lend a hand at Bohemia Ecological Preserve for the health of the forest, soil, and grasslands! This 1,000 acre protected, open space, people-powered preserve in West Sonoma County teems with old-growth forest, oak woodlands, native grasslands, and a legendary waterfall. Several endangered and at-risk species live here, including northern spotted owls, red tree voles, and Pennell's bird's beak.

Where to Meet: The entrance to Bohemia Ecological Preserve is off Bohemian Highway, approximately 3 miles north of Occidental. From the intersection of Graton Road and Bohemian Highway, drive north on Bohemian Highway for approximately 3 miles. Look for the LandPaths' sign marking the entrance. The address is 6773 Bohemia Highway, Occidental, CA 95465.

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?

Lunch, snacks, and a water bottle filled with water
A backpack for your gear
Sturdy boots or shoes that can get muddy
Long pants are recommended
Work gloves (we also have gloves for you)
Hat and sunscreen
Hand sanitizer and mask
No power tools, please

What else do you need to know?

No experience necessary! Everyone is welcome! We will create tasks according to your abilities
You will be asked to sign a liability waiver
There is a restroom at Bohemia
No pets or smoking

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THANK YOU!!