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Help Tend the Grasslands at Bohemia Ecological Preserve (Cancelled)

07/13/2024 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT

Description

Help Tend the Grasslands 
Bohemia Ecological Preserve, Occidental 
Saturday, July 13th, 2024
9am - 1pm
This event will be led in English
*This event has been cancelled
 
 
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, and stunning, biodiverse native grasslands. 
 
On this volunteer stewardship day, you'll help us pull Yellow star-thistle from the precious native grasslands at Bohemia. Argh, Yellow star-thistle! (shakes fist). Did you know that one plant from this wily invasive species can disperse more than 35,000 seeds per year? And that Yellow star-thistle tends to dramatically outcompete the precious and threatened native grasslands that are crucial to planetary health?
 
The more people we get out for this day, the more star-thistle we can get rid of! Plus, tending the land with like-minded people is a guaranteed mood-booster and native grasslands are amazing!  
 
Here’s a sampling of possible tasks that you will do to care for the land: 
  • Hiking moderate slopes.  
  • Pulling yellow star-thistle plants by hand (wearing gloves that we’ll provide) and placing them in bag.  
  • Carrying bags of yellow star-thistle to the disposal site.  
  • We'll provide the gloves to keep your hands protected! 

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 
  • Hat and sunscreen 
  • We'll provide tools, but bring your own if you'd like. 
  • 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 are restrooms on site
  • No pets or smoking 

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