- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
Walnut Collection Trip
ORGANIZATION: Sky Island Alliance
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
BACKGROUND
Sky Island Alliance is partnering with the National Forest Service and Borderlands Restoration to create a diverse plant palette for restoration work in Bear Canyon! Walnuts are especially important because they provide food for the Santa Catalina gray squirrel, a sub-species of the Arizona gray squirrel that seems to be less common than it used to be due to habitat changes and competition with the introduced Abert's squirrel. The seeds we collect will be grown out to be re-planted in Bear Canyon, and other nearby canyons.
To learn more or to register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walnut-collection-trip-tickets-45263161334#tickets
PROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION
If you would like a ride to the worksite from the downtown area, we will be leaving the SIA office (406 S 4th Ave) at 7:45AM.
If you'd like to meet us on the east side of town, we will meet at the south end (near Tanque Verde Rd) of the Madera Village Shopping Center (NE corner of Tanque Verde and Catalina Highway) parking lot at 8:30AM
We will work though the day with a break for lunch and plan on being back to our meeting spot by 4:30PM, if not before.
THE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW
Our tasks will involve collecting seeds from targeted plant species. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance and/or Borderlands Restoration will provide all tools and instruction as well as extra copies of our volunteer waivers which need to be signed by each participant only once per calendar year.
WHAT TO BRING
Water, snacks, and lunch.
Sturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is required by the Forest Service. We also recommend rain gear and sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat, sunblock, long sleeved shirt and long pants) depending on weather conditions.
Questions?
Contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org
More opportunities with Sky Island Alliance
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Sky Island Alliance
Location:
3127 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719, US
Mission Statement
Sky Island Alliance is a bi-national conservation organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of the rich natural heritage of native species and habitats in the Sky Island region of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Description
We work with volunteers, scientists, land owners, public officials, and government agencies to establish protected areas, restore healthy landscapes, and promote public appreciation of the region's unique biological diversity.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
meet at SIA office406 S. 4th AvenueTucson, AZ 85701
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Habitat Restoration
- Landscaping
- Botany
- Gardening
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A