Goodbye Yellow Star Thistle & Hello Healthy Grasslands
06/14/2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT
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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? For all these reasons, removing star-thistle at this preserve is a major priority!
Here’s a sampling of possible tasks that you will do to care for the land:
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Hiking moderate slopes.
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Pulling yellow star-thistle plants by hand (wearing gloves that we’ll provide) and placing them in bag.
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Carrying bags of yellow star-thistle to disposal site.
Where is Bohemia Ecological Preserve?
Address: 6773 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, CA 95465
Directions: From Occidental head north on Bohemian Highway. In about 3 miles the entrance will be on your right. As you are driving there you will pass Alliance Redwoods and Westminster Woods. If you end up in the town of Monte Rio, you have gone too far.
Google Map and Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6jHX7Fe4FVmBB32q9
Parking: Please make sure to arrive right on time as staff will meet you at the entrance and give guidance on where to park. It's not easy to figure out where to go if you arrive late, especially if you have never been to Bohemia before. Please be on time.
What should you bring?
- Lunch/Snacks for the day
- A water bottle filled with water
- A backpack for your gear
- Sturdy boots or shoes
- Long pants are recommended
- Work gloves
- Hat and sunscreen
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 and potable water
- No pets or smoking
