Deer Creek Hills Volunteer Day

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Help STOP invasive species! Join SVC’s "Weed The People" for a few hours of invasive weed removal. Tools, training and snacks provided to all volunteers. Please wear layers, sun protection, wide-brimmed hat, dress for weather and bring your own water bottle. Please bring work gloves, weeding tools, a shovel, and knee pads or short step stool if you have them. A flat-head screwdriver is especially helpful!

WHY? Deer Creek Hills preserve (DCH) exists in large part to the cattle grazing operation, which pays for operating cost of the property. This translates directly into the long-term maintenance of DCH. Onion grass and thistle can significantly reduce the productivity of pastures and animal systems, making it a costly agricultural weed. If rangeland quality is compromised by so too is the value of the cattle lease.

Help stop the spread of Onion Grass and other invasives !

• Driving - do not drive off the road.
• Hiking - clean your shoes before going out into nature, bag your shoes at the end of the hike, clean your shoes when you are home and destroy or dispose of all seeds.
• Equestrian - clean out your trailer and the horse’s hooves before and after your ride. Do not bring hay or straw out into the field, it is a common vector of unwanted weeds, use pellets instead.
• Cycling - clean your tire treads, gears, shoes and brakes before and after rides.

More information about Onion Grass is available here.

Important Documents:

• Directions to Deer Creek Hills Preserve
• Liability form - please print and bring
• Additional information about SVC’s events, outings and volunteer opportunities.

Please register to volunteer below so we have enough snacks for everyone.

Additional questions please contact SVC staff at (916) 612-3719.