Sudden Oak Death Blitz- Ocean Song
Description
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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
Where to Meet: We'll meet at 9am at the large, red-roof barn next to the dirt parking lot. See address below.
Directions to Ocean Song: From the town of Occidental, head west on Coleman Valley Rd for 1.8 Miles. Turn right to remain on Coleman Valley Rd and continue an additional 3.4 miles to the main entrance to the preserve. Once you are out of the trees, pass the pond on the left, and have a view of the ocean, turn left into the preserve at 19100 Coleman Valley Road. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ADDRESSES ARE NOT IN NUMERICAL ORDER ON COLEMAN VALLEY ROAD. Do not turn left until you see the address 19100 otherwise you will get lost and go down the wrong road. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes early as the gate will not be open.
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ff6nDDbEN4MvBMM49
Cancellations: 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 program is called off.
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Lunch, snacks, and a water bottle filled with water
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A backpack for your gear
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Sturdy boots or shoes that can get muddy
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Long pants are recommended
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Work gloves
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Hat and sunscreen
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No experience necessary! Everyone is welcome! We will create tasks according to your abilities
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You will be asked to sign a liability waiver
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There is a restroom and potable water at Bohemia
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No pets or smoking