Join Midpen staff and our awesome partners at Grassroots Ecology for a good time removing invasive teasel at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (yes, teasel removal can be fun!).
Staff will provide training on plant identification, removal techniques, and education about why we want to remove teasel and other invasive plants from our local landscapes. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers and a GREAT way to give your physical and mental health a much needed recharge!
Project difficulty rating: Moderate
Project Details
Requirements and Qualifications
- Volunteers must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- No previous experience needed - we'll show you everything you need to know.
- Advance registration is required.
- First time Midpen volunteers - Create an Account in order to access and eSign required forms; visit the Qualifications tab from the dropdown menu in your account dashboard to find and complete the Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability, COVID-19 Addendum, and Self-Certification of Vaccination Status Forms. Next, come back here and click the green "respond" button in the upper right corner of this posting to sign-up.
- Recurrent volunteers - Once you've 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
Meet at the Skyline Ridge Preserve equestrian parking lot, 22000 Skyline Blvd. Look for volunteer project signs and staff directing parking.
What You'll Need
To get the most out of your day, please bring or wear the following:
- Sturdy shoes (no sandals or open-toed shoes)
- Layered clothing: long protective pants, a long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc.
- Gear appropriate to the day's weather conditions at Skyline Ridge Preserve (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.)
- Snacks and your refillable water bottle
Hazards and Safety
Welcome to the outdoors where you may encounter the following:
- Ticks
- Poison oak and other plants that cause skin rash or irritation)
- Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards
- Rattlesnakes and other wildlife
- Sharp tools and equipment
- Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain)