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4 people are interested
Uvas Creek Open Space Preserve Restoration Day
ORGANIZATION: American Conservation Experience
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4 people are interested
Please join us Saturday, August 15 for a wonderful opportunity in the restoration of Uvas Creek in Santa Clara County. The Open Space Authority of Santa Clara Valley and American Conservation Experience will be collaborating to offer an engaging day removing invasive plants, which restores the balance of the native ecosystem. The Uvas Creek OSP is not yet open to the public, but you can have a sneak preview of the gorgeous woodlands, ponds, creeks, meadows, and friendly grazing horses while doing important conservation work.
All tools, safety equipment, and training will be provided, as well as water, coffee and lunch (turkey or veggie sandwiches, chips, fruit). You are welcome to bring your own lunch. Portable toilet and hand washing station are on site. Map and driving directions will be sent when you sign-up. Space is limited to 20 volunteers, so save your spot now!
Requirements:
- Must be 18 or older to participate
- Bring sunscreen and sun-protective clothing (hat, sunglasses, etc.)
- Dress code: sturdy close-toed shoes (hiking boots or sneakers are best), long pants, comfortable layers for upper body. No sandals, shorts, skirts, or leggings as these can cause discomfort and safety issues.
Please contact Mariana for further information at: uvasrestoration@gmail.com
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About American Conservation Experience
Location:
6630 Highway 9, Suite 204, Felton, CA 95018, US
Mission Statement
American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities that harness the idealism and energy of a volunteer labor force to help restore America's public lands. ACE is grounded in the philosophy that cooperative labor on meaningful conservation projects fosters cross-cultural understanding and operates on the belief that challenging volunteer service unites people of all backgrounds in common cause.
Description
National Parks, National Forests, Wildlife Refuges, wilderness areas and other public lands throughout the United States are imperiled by a combination of dynamics that threaten habitat, endanger vital ecosystems, and compromise the non-negotiable right of the next generation to explore the natural world. While population growth leads to habitat loss, sacrifice of open space, and acute pressure on native wildlife and plant species, America's land managers face a chronic shortfall of funding to restore our nation's most treasured lands.
A popular ethic of service and volunteerism is sweeping through the nation and the world. American citizens and their international counterparts are eager to support the cause of environmental conservation, representing a virtually unlimited labor force that properly harnessed, coordinated, and supported, has the potential to revolutionize the capacity of America's land managers to accomplish restoration work on a scale never before envisioned. However, the national infrastructure to support and manage this unprecedented wave of volunteer dedication has not been fully developed. ACE is committed to capturing this growing worldwide spirit of service by providing the professional level of coordination, training, and supervision necessary to translate idealism into accomplishment for the benefit of America's National Parks, Forests, Wildlife Refuges, and other protected lands.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Uvas CreekMorgan Hill, CA 95037
DATE POSTED
July 1, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 5 hours with half hour lunch
- Positive attitude and love of the outdoors