Sudden Oak Death Blitz- Bohemia Ecological Preserve
Description
Help us learn about and protect our precious oak species! Sudden oak death is a tree disease caused by a pathogen (Phytophthora ramorum). This plant pathogen has killed over 1 million oak and tan oak trees in the past decade. During this event, you can learn how to identify sudden oak death in California Bay Laurels and various Oak species and learn how to limit Sudden Oak Death transmission on your own property. This event is part of a larger state-wide survey called the SOD Blitz, now in its 16th year.
Tasks include:
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Hiking on and off trails.
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Surveying trees for Sudden Oak Death symptoms.
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Collecting bay leaves and placing them in envelopes.
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Fill out information in a data sheet.
How to get there: 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. You'll receive the exact address upon registration.
Cancellations: We will make every effort to let you know ahead of time if the outing gets cancelled and we would really appreciate a message from you if you need to cancel as well. These outings often have a waitlist.Will we canceled if it rains? A light drizzle won't stop us, but we'll cancel if it's a heavy downpour. We'll email you if we cancel. You can also check back on this post; it will say "CANCELLED" if the porgram is called off.
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
- Hand sanitizer and mask
- We'll provide tools, but bring your own if you'd like. Particularly shovels, hard rakes, and pitchforks
- 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 and potable water at Bohemia
- No pets or smoking