- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Become a Habitat Healer!
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Join us for our monthly workday Saturday, May 21st to help remove invasive French broom seedlings in the Monterey pine forest. We've done the hard work of removing the parent plants which were as high as 15 feet, in some cases. These are their offspring and we want to get rid of them before they get big. If we don't, they'll crowd out pine seedlings that will provide the forest of the future. They'll also grow into a major fire hazard as the mature shrubs are highly flammable.
This is easy work hand pulling seedlings in soft ground that are less than a foot tall. We'll be working in the mottled shade of the rustling pines with song birds darting about overhead. Dress in sturdy shoes, long pants and long sleeves. If you can bring a shovel or trowel, great, but don't worry about it if you don't have tools. Most are small enough you don't need any. Water & snacks provided.
Meet at the pullout on the west side of Highway 1 at the Santa Rosa Creek bridge at 9am.
More opportunities with Friends of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Friends of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
Location:
604 Main Street, PO Box 1664, Windsor Blvd, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, US
Mission Statement
Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve’s mission is to protect and maintain the Ranch in a natural state compatible with passive recreation, excepting the designated area on the eastern portion that will allow active recreation. FFRP is committed to the on-going restoration and protection of the habitat, and natural and cultural features of the ranch while maintaining its historic public access.
Description
FFRP holds the conservation easement (a legal document that protects the natural resources) on the preserve for the public trust. The organization is responsible for monitoring the property for environmental, public serving, and easement compliance purposes. We review all plans for the property to safeguard this wonderful public resource.
We also help manage the property for the public by organizing volunteers to remove invasive plants, maintain trails and plant native species to help Mother Nature replenish her bounty.
FFRP organizes monthly walks with expert docents to educate the public about all aspects of the Ranch and sponsors a wildflower show each spring that displays over 500 specimens.
We raise funds from public and private sources and also provide a forum and vehicle for public input and direction on the management of the preserve.
Our Accomplishments include: Working with the CCSD on trail projects to improve accessibility to all; Installing and maintaining donor benches; Native planting programs and invasive plant removal to reestablish native habitat; Hosting the annual Cambria Wildflower Show; Coordinating monthly docent led walks on the Ranch; Participation in the Cambria Forest Committee; Providing input and significant changes to the Ranch’s Environmental Impact Report and related environmental studies.
Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. FFRP's Board members serve 1- to 3-year terms. If you would like to become more active with the Ranch, perhaps you will consider becoming a Board member. We need some additional caring, dedicated and hard working directors to help shoulder the load and guide the future of this special property. If you are interested, first join FFRP, volunteer some time, and let us know you'd like to be considered for a director's seat.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Fiscalini Ranch PreserveCambria, CA 93428
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2016
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
- Botany
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 event (3 hrs) or many (36 hrs a year)