Join Midpen staff for a fun workday removing invasive French broom at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. Staff will provide training on plant identification, removal techniques, and information about why we want to remove XXX from our local landscape. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers!
This project will require shuttling and sharing a vehicle with staff and other volunteers. Please arrive on time and be able to stay for the entire project. Everyone will be required to wear masks during the shuttle ride, regardless of vaccination status.
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 or be accompanied by a parent/adult for the duration of the volunteer project. Minor children may not be dropped off at a project.
Project difficulty rating: MODERATE
Project Details
What You'll Need
To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following:
- Mask or face covering (required when shuttling)
- Sturdy shoes (no sneakers, sandals, or open-toed shoes)
- Layered clothing: long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc.
- Gear appropriate to that days' weather conditions (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.)
- Snacks, lunch, water
Qualifications to Attend
Note: At this time, only vaccinated individuals are invited to volunteer with us.
Before the project, participants are required to sign a Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability Form, COVID-19 Volunteer Agreement Addendum, and a Self-Certification of Vaccination Status. Please complete these forms in the "Qualifications" tab in your profile.
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 staff at the pullout for gate LH07 on Rte. 84 , just west of the Red Barn. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code 8M6Q+WW Bellvale, California 94072 into a new browser.
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 (sun, heat, wind, rain)
