Too much stress in your life? Physical and meaningful activity in the great outdoors is just what you need!
Join Midpen staff to install herbivore exclusion cages around recently planted native trees at the former Christmas tree farm at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. All construction materials and tools will be provided and staff will provide training on how to construct cages. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers!
- Want to learn about the history of Bear Creek Redwoods? Click HERE.
- Want to learn more about herbivore exclusion cages? Click HERE
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
- 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
Forms
Before the project, volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability Form and a Self-Certification of Vaccination Status. Please complete the forms and upload them under “Qualifications” tab in your profile. If you have trouble uploading forms to your account, please bring the completed forms to the project and hand them to the Program Lead.
Note: At this time, only vaccinated individuals are invited to volunteer with us.
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 gate BC17 at the intersection of Bear Creek and Summit Roads at 9:00 am. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code 5X8M+6Q Lexington Hills, California 95033 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)