Friends of Sausal Creek
Location
PO Box 2737;; OAKLAND, CA 94602
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94611
Join local volunteers in restoring beautiful Beaconsfield Canyon, between Chelton and Ascot drives, in Oakland's Montclair district. We pull invasive plants, plant natives, water them, build trails, and enjoy the urban wilderness. We supply tools, gloves, snacks and water. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed toe shoes with decent treads for slippery ground. Meet at 2639 Beaconsfield Place, just off Chelton Drive. Walk in on the dirt road. For more info, email richard@rkcommunications.com. We meet the last Saturday of each month, 9-12, with exceptions for Earth Day (April) and Creek-to-Bay Day (September) and special planting days when we meet on those days instead. Upcoming 2023 workdays are Saturday May 27, June workday cancelled, July 29, August 26. Note: No bathrooms in Beaconsfield Canyon.
Date Posted: May 6, 2023
Feb 18
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Sep 16
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09:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Oakland, CA 94602
Project Overview Join Friends of Sausal Creek for a morning of restoration along Sausal Creek! FOSC is working to protect restoration sites throughout the watershed. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants in Dimond Canyon. Help protect native plants and keep invasives at bay! About Friends of Sausal Creek Friends of Sausal Creek is a volunteer-based, nonprofit, community organization dedicated to promoting awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of Oakland's Sausal Creek Watershed, which drains to the San Francisco Bay. Their mission is to restore, maintain, and protect the Sausal Creek Watershed. Project Requirements & Important Notes Volunteers must wear closed-toed-shoes and clothing that protects them from the sun and weather Volunteers should bring a reusable water bottle Please do your part in keeping our community healthy. If you are immuno-compromised, at increased risk for severe illness, or feeling sick at all, please decline your registration to the event and register for a project at a less risky time. For additional resources and guidance on how to keep yourself healthy, visit the CDC website. ----- This year, HandsOn Bay Area is partnering with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor to expand our climate action and environmental volunteer project offerings! This partnerships helps supports events like the Friends of Sausal Creek project. Learn more about their great work here: ClimateActionCorps.ca.gov ----- If your group is larger than the listed project maximum, please email kim@handsonbayarea.org. For a one-time $50 group sign-up fee, we can assist your team with signing up and coordinating with the agency partner for possible accommodation.
Date Posted: May 20, 2023
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Formed in 1996, the Friends of Sausal Creek is a group of community members protecting Sausal Creek at a grassroots level. The Friends recognize that citizen participation, from residents to decision-makers, teachers, and students, is critical for building long-term commitment to protecting Sausal Creek as a natural resource for the greater Oakland community.
Description
Friends of Sausal Creek is a volunteer-based, nonprofit, community organization dedicated to promoting awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of Oakland’s Sausal Creek Watershed, which drains to the San Francisco Bay. Formed in 1996, the Friends recognize that citizen participation-from residents to decision-makers, teachers, and students-is critical for building a long-term commitment to protecting Sausal Creek as a natural resource for the greater Oakland community.
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