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Help Tend the Forest for Wildfire Resiliency at Bohemia Ecological Preserve

10/26/2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM PT

Description

Join LandPaths' friendly stewardship staff in a morning and early afternoon dedicated to keeping the land healthy and resilient in the face of wildfire and other climate-change aggravated challenges. Plus, have fun outdoors with like-minded people!
 
It's wildfire fuels reduction time on the preserve! We'll be doing land stewardship focused on cultivating a healthy and resilient forest in the chance that a wildfire. 
 
 
A sampling of possible tasks for the day: 
  • Hiking up and down moderate slopes
  • 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
  • Moving woody material to the trail 

About Bohemia Ecological Preserve: Bohemia Ecological Preserve is located on the ancestral territory of the Coast Miwok, past, present, and future. 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 6407 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