Join Midpen staff for a fun workday removing invasive Italian thistles at Cherry Springs Pond, a closed area of Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve . Staff will provide training on plant identification, removal techniques, and information about why we want to remove thistles from our local landscape. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers!
Project difficulty rating: MODERATE
Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications
Advance registration is required.
First time Midpen volunteers: 1) Create an Account to submit required forms. 2) Return to this project posting and click the "Register" button, and on the Opportunity Response page scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response."
Returning volunteers: Reserve your spot for this project by clicking the "Register" button, log in if needed, and on the Opportunity Response page scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response."
If there are 0 spots available, click the WAITLIST button if you already have an account. If this is your first time volunteering, create a new account, return to this project page and click WAITLIST.
All minors under the age of 18 must provide parent/guardian approval (signed Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability form) prior to the project day and be accompanied by a parent/adult for the duration of the volunteer project. Minor children may not be dropped off at a project.
If your plans change and you need to cancel, please log in, return to this opportunity posting and click the “Unregister” button. You can find opportunities you’ve registered for in your volunteer profile under the Opportunities Response section.
Meeting Location
Please meet staff at gate SA03 at the end of Pheasant Rd. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser window: 635Q+54 San Jose, California 95032
What You Will Need
To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following:
Sturdy shoes (no sandals or open-toed shoes)
Socks that cover your ankles
Layered clothing: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc.
Gear appropriate for that day’s weather (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.)
Snacks, lunch, refillable water bottle
Hazards and Safety
While working outdoors in natural areas, you may encounter the following:
Poison oak and other plants that cause dermatitis (skin rash or irritation)
Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards
Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain)
Ticks
Rattlesnakes
Sharp tools and equipment
