- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Watering and Weeding in Bear Canyon-May 5
ORGANIZATION: Sky Island Alliance
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
BEAR CANYON RESTORATION
Join SIA staff in Bear Canyon for a day of habitat restoration! Our work will focus on watering native plants that we've recently installed - helping them to get established until the relief of the monsoon rains come!
BACKGROUND
If you've been working in Bear Canyon with us recently, you know that we have been working hard to remove invasive grasses from the along the creek, and planting native plants that will benefit wildlife in our wake. Now we need to make sure our new additions to the canyon are able to get established! Come out and help us hold the space we've cleared of invasive fountain grass!
For more info, or to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watering-and-weeding-in-bear-canyon-may-5-tickets-44655605117
PROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
- 8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff at the south end of the Safeway parking lot at the NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd to carpool into our work site.
- 2:00 p.m.: We will arive back at our meeting spot.
THE WORK
Our work will involve watering and mulching the plants we've installed earlier this year, as well as clearing Bermuda grass from areas that we planted. We will be hiking on a desert trail to our worksite, but then will be working in loose, uneven terrain, while carrying tools and/or buckets of water, and negotiating a potentially flowing stream. Volunteers shold feel comfortable working in these conditions, but do not need to have prior training to participate, and SIA will provide all tools necessary.
WHAT TO BRING
- IMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us. We also reccomend participants wear long pants, and long sleeves.
- Water and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.
- Sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat, sunblock)
PROVIDED BY SIA
- Site background and activity instruction.
- Tools and materials.
- Volunteer agreement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This project will be led by SIA Staff. If you have any questions please feel free to email Carianne Campbell at carianne@skyislandalliance.org
- Snake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.
- Dogs are not allowed on this project.
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 NE corner of Tanque Verde & Sabino CanyonTucson, AZ 85715
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Habitat Restoration
- Landscaping
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A