Join Midpen staff and your friends in restoring open space lands by removing French broom at the Beatty property in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve!
Project difficulty rating: MODERATE
Project Details
Forms
Note: At this time, only vaccinated individuals are invited to volunteer with us.
Before the project, all volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability Form, a COVID-19 Volunteer Agreement Addendum, and a Self-Certification of Vaccination Status. These forms will be sent to all team members and need to be completed no later than 3 days before the project date.
Health Check
Daily self-health checks are mandatory for both staff and volunteers working in the preserves. On the morning of the project, please conduct a self-health check via this Wufoo form. This form does not collect or store personal health information and is not a medical assessment. If a volunteer refuses or does not pass the self-health check, they will not be allowed to participate in the project.
Meeting Location
Please meet me at gate SA41 on Alma Bridge Road just passed the Lexington Reservoir Miller Point Parking lot at 9:00 am. This is a closed area of Sierra Azul and is not shown on the Preserve map. There will be a yellow Volunteer Project sign on the road to indicate the turn.
For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code 52R7+FJ Los Gatos, California, 95033 into a new browser.
What You'll Need
To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following:
- Mask or face covering
- Sturdy shoes (no sneakers, sandals, or open-toed shoes)
- Layered clothing: long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc.
- Gear appropriate to that day's weather conditions (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.)
- Snacks, lunch, water
Hazards and Safety
While working outdoors in natural areas, you may encounter the following:
- Ticks
- Rattlesnakes
- Poison oak and other plants that cause dermatitis (skin rash or irritation)
- Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards
- Sharp tools and equipment
- Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain)
