Well, we’ll try it again! On Tuesday, March 8, is our next regularly scheduled work day at Hood Mtn. Hopefully the weather will cooperate better this time. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, bring liquids, lunch and gloves. Meet at 9:00AM at the Pythian Rd [...]]]> From John Ryan (SC Regional Parks) and Dave Chalk:

Well, we’ll try it again! On Tuesday, March 8, is our next regularly scheduled work day at Hood Mtn. Hopefully the weather will cooperate better this time. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, bring liquids, lunch and gloves. Meet at 9:00AM at the Pythian Rd parking lot 1.5 miles north of Hwy 12. Parking passes, all tools and instruction, snacks and refreshments will be provided by Regional Parks. Please contact Dave Chalk or John Ryan if you’re able to attend. As before, if the work day is cancelled due to bad weather we’ll notify you by email.

Upcoming workdays

Tuesday, March 8th
Thursday, March 24th
Saturday, April 9th
Thursday, April 28th
Wednesday, May 25th
Saturday, June 4th National Trail Days

Thanks,

John Ryan
Volunteer Coordinator
Sonoma County Regional Parks
707-565-3356
sonomacountyparks.org



Join REI and the Sonoma County Trails Council for a spectacular day of trail restoration work in Annadel State Park. Lend a hand re-sloping trails, installing water bars and trimming back brush. Together we will help repair [...]]]>

Do you want your trails to look like this?



Or like this?

Join REI and the Sonoma County Trails Council for a spectacular day of trail restoration work in Annadel State Park. Lend a hand re-sloping trails, installing water bars and trimming back brush. Together we will help repair the trails we use and love.

Community. Stewardship. You.

Day and Time: April 30th, 2011 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Meet: Location, directions, and additional details will be given to all who RSVP.

Bring: Water and lunch. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes.

Sign-Up: RSVP IS REQUIRED — please contact us to sign up.
All volunteers will receive snacks, tee-shirts and a chance to win a raffle prize!

Winter Stewardship at Willow Creek

Heavy rain (and/or snow) may affect our plans.  Call 707.524.9318 after 7:30am to check.  If no special message, we are a go!

Lend your “People Power” [...]]]> From LandPaths:

Winter Stewardship at Willow Creek

People Power in Action!

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Heavy rain (and/or snow) may affect our plans.  Call 707.524.9318 after 7:30am to check.  If no special message, we are a go!

Lend your “People Power” to help improve trail connections and steward the natural resources at the beautiful Willow Creek addition to Sonoma Coast State Park near Duncans Mills.  As part of an ongoing stewardship effort, LandPaths will hold workdays at least monthly through early summer.

Other dates include:

1. Tues March 8
2. Wed. March 23
3. Friday, April 1
4. Sat April 23 (Earth Day)
5. Sun May 8
6. Wed May 25
7. Sat June 4 (National Trails Day with REI)

Tasks for the day include trail clearing and brushing (some downed trees), installing & maintaining trail signage, and other maintenance tasks as needed.  No experience necessary, but do see list of suggested tools below (if you have them).

If ground conditions allow, we will drive tools in.  Otherwise, we will depend on hiking and/or horses to pack in equipment (up to 2 miles each way). We’ll break for lunch and then continue work until about 2-3pm.  Read on for more details – and thanks for your help taking care of this ‘people powered park’!

When & Where:

We will meet at 10am on Saturday, Feb. 26^th at the “Freezeout Flat” Park entrance off Freezeout Road, just outside and southeast of the town of Duncan’s Mills off Moscow Road.  Take 116 west to Duncans Mills, turn LEFT on Moscow Rd go through town and across the bridge, immediately as you exit the bridge look for Freezeout road on your Right hand side.  Turn RIGHT (south) on Freezeout Road (immediately after the bridge) and look for the 2^nd gate on your left; proceed through gate to parking.

We should be finished by about 2-3pm.

Carpooling Encouraged:

Carpool will leave Santa Rosa at 9am (Mall parking near corner of A and 6^th Streets) and then pass by Mirabel Rd park and ride at 9:15.  Please carpool if at all possible!

What to bring:

• 4×4 truck if you have one.
• Water and lunch,
• Work gloves, eye/ear protection and sturdy shoes/boots.
• We will provide some of our tools, but if you have any of the following, please bring them along (chainsaw, shovel, post hole digger, digging bar, battery operated screw driver, McLeod, Pulaski, shovel, hand saw, loppers, etc.).

Details, Details:

• You will be asked to sign a liability waiver.
• No restroom or water at property.

Thanks for your help!  We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Contact Jonathan Glass to sign up or for more info: willowcreek@landpaths.org

Jonathan Glass

Willow Creek Project Manager

LandPaths

480-5774 cell if needed

www.landpaths.org

willowcreek@landpaths.org

LandPaths programs at Willow Creek People Powered Park are made possible with support from the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District, and generous donors like you.  They are offered in partnership with California State Parks.  Through this partnership, Willow Creek is owned by State Parks with access and stewardship provided by LandPaths and volunteers like you.

Stewards supports many stewardship opportunities in our State Parks. Twice a month dedicated volunteers provide valuable assistance working on trails, building or removing fences, and replacing washed out coastal stairways, to name a few of the projects they undertake. Volunteers also conduct monthly marine debris monitoring cleanups. No experience is necessary and specialized training [...]]]>

Stewards supports many stewardship opportunities in our State Parks. Twice a month dedicated volunteers provide valuable assistance working on trails, building or removing fences, and replacing washed out coastal stairways, to name a few of the projects they undertake. Volunteers also conduct monthly marine debris monitoring cleanups. No experience is necessary and specialized training is provided by State Parks.

Don’t miss an opportunity to make a huge difference in our parks during these challenging budgetary times!

Armstrong Redwoods/Austin Creek Crew
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month

Sonoma Coast State Park Crew
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month

Marine Debris Monitoring Clean-up – Call for dates

For more information and to sign-up for these worthwhile efforts contact Ruby Herrick at (707) 869-9177 X1# or rherrick@mcn.org.

Stewardship Flyer - Help Spread the Word – Please Post

Friday, March 4
9:00-3:00am
Facilitated by Staff and Docents
Inspire students in an exciting watershed field study program where they learn about the life cycle of salmon and attributes [...]]]> The Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods are offering several workshops in early March:

Watershed Education Program Logistics and Training

Friday, March 4
9:00-3:00am
Facilitated by Staff and Docents
Inspire students in an exciting watershed field study program where they learn about the life cycle of salmon and attributes of a healthy watershed.

Environmental Living Program Logistics

Friday, March 4
9:00 to 3:00pm
Live the cultural history of the Sonoma Coast by stepping back in time. This new docent-led program for students in grades 4th – 7th offers insights into the natural history as it pertains to our cultural resource heritage.

Natural and Cultural History of Willow Creek

Saturday, March 5
12:00-4:00pm
Instructors: Marianne Hurley (State Parks Historian) and Robin Joy, Fort Ross Interpreter
Learn about the cultural history of Willow Creek, part of Sonoma Coast State Park, including fascinating information about the historical structures in the area. An update on the Willow Creek Fish Passage Project will also been provided.

Please register online
Contact Ruby Herrick for more information at rherrick@mcn.org.

Watershed/ELP Flyer - Help Spread the Word – Please Post