Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve - Yellow star Stomp! Habitat Restoration: Yellow star thistle Removal

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Happens On Sep 15, 2022
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9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Description

Join Midpen and Grassroots Ecology to celebrate Midpen’s 50th anniversary with a fun workday restoring grassland habitat by removing invasive yellow star thistle along the Mora trail in Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. Staff will provide training on plant identification, removal techniques, and education about why we want to remove this species from our local landscape. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers!

    • Want to learn more about yellow star thistle? Click HERE
    • Want to learn more about Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve? Click HERE

All minors, under the age of 18, must have parental approval via signed Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability, COVID-19 Addendum, & COVID-19 Vaccination Certification 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.

Project difficulty rating:   MODERATE

 


Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications

  • Volunteers must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Advance registration is required.
    • First time Midpen volunteers – Step 01: Create an Account to sign and submit required forms. Go to the Qualifications tab in the drop-down menu in your account dashboard to complete the Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability, COVID-19 Addendum and Self-Certification of Vaccination Status Forms. Step 02: Return to the project webpage and click the green "Respond" button in the upper right corner of the posting to register, be sure to scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response".
    • Returning volunteers - Once you have created an account and completed all forms, reserve your spot for Land Steward projects by clicking on the "Respond" button in the posting.        
  • Self-administered health checks are required of both staff and volunteers on the morning of the project. (Note: Program leads will verify receipt of health checks prior to the start of the project; volunteers who do not submit a health check that morning will not be able to participate in the project.

Meeting Location

Please meet staff at the end of Mora Drive at gate RS10. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser: 8VQX+4J Los Altos Hills, California 94024

What You Will 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 sandals or open-toed shoes)
      • 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, re-fillable 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

 

 

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Inclement Weather Plan: On the morning of the project, check your email for a message from egartside@openspace.org to find out if the project has been cancelled for any reason.
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