Description
Grass Blast Volunteer Stewardship Day
Ocean Song - Myers Preserve, Occidental
Every Thursday throughout the month of May, LandPaths is hosting volunteer stewardship days in the native grasslands at the Ocean Song/Myers preserve. Join us and help remove invasive species, learn about the ecosystem function of grasslands, and how to identify parts of a grass, different species of grasses and forbs.
It's estimated that only 1% of the historic extent of the grasslands in California still exist today. In addition to being incredibly biodiverse, grasslands on average are better at sequestering carbon than forests, serve as habitat for many animals and insects, and provide important resources for food, fibers, and medicine that Indigenous people have cultivated for thousands of years. Beyond that, grasses are fascinating and beautiful! And you can help tend for their health!
Where: Ocean Song-Myers is the 800-acre protected preserve in west Sonoma County stewarded by LandPaths. The land is the ancestral territory of the Southern Pomo people and the Coast Miwok people since time memorial. The land is vibrant with native coastal grasslands, canyons, ponds and streams, mixed oak woodlands, redwoods, and a habitat garden that benefits pollinators, birds, and humans alike.
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Picnic lunch, snacks & plenty of water, backpack to hold your gear
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Sturdy boots or shoes that can get muddy
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Long pants recommended
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Work gloves
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Hat and sun screen
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Hand sanitizer and mask
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You will be asked to sign a liability waiver.
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No stewardship or volunteer workday experience is necessary!
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There is a restroom on the property.
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There is no potable water available on the property.
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No pets or smoking.
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No overnight camping allowed at the property.