Grass Blast KICK OFF!! Volunteer Stewardship Day at Ocean Song-Myers Preserve

05/03/2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM PT

Description

Join us and help remove invasive species, learn about the ecosystem function of grasslands, and how to identify parts of a grass, different species of grasses and forbs.

It's estimated that only 1% of the historic extent of the grasslands in California still exist today. In addition to being incredibly biodiverse, grasslands on average are better at sequestering carbon than forests, serve as habitat for many animals and insects, and provide important resources for food, fibers, and medicine that Indigenous people have cultivated for thousands of years. Beyond that, grasses are fascinating and beautiful! And you can help tend for their health!

Where: Ocean Song-Myers is the 800-acre protected preserve in west Sonoma County stewarded by LandPaths. The land is the ancestral territory of the Southern Pomo people and the Coast Miwok people since time memorial. The land is vibrant with native coastal grasslands, canyons, ponds and streams, mixed oak woodlands, redwoods, and a habitat garden that benefits pollinators, birds, and humans alike.

Where to Meet: We'll meet at 10am at the large, red-roof barn next to the dirt parking lot. See address below.

Directions: From the town of Occidental, head west on Coleman Valley Rd for 1.8 Miles. At the stop sign, turn right to remain on Coleman Valley Rd and continue an additional 3.4 miles to the main entrance to the preserve (19100 Coleman Valley Road), which will be on your left. Look for the LandPaths' sign in the driveway. Staff or volunteers will direct you towards the barn and parking area.

If we need to cancel due to weather or other circumstances: You will immediately receive an email if the program gets cancelled. However, if you would like to confirm, check back on this post; it will say "CANCELLED" if the program is called off.

What to Bring With You:

Picnic lunch, snacks & plenty of water, backpack to hold your gear
Sturdy boots or shoes that can get muddy
Long pants recommended
Work gloves
Hat and sun screen
Hand sanitizer and mask

What else do you need to know?

You will be asked to sign a liability waiver.
No stewardship or volunteer workday experience is necessary!
There is a restroom on the property.
There is no potable water available on the property.
No pets or smoking.
No overnight camping allowed at the property.

We are excited to team up with you and take care of the land together!

For any questions, please email sabrina@landpaths.org or call (707) 544-7284, x105.