• Pre-registration is required
• Youth volunteers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each youth volunteer must register or be registered by parent or guardian so we have an accurate headcount.
• Y?outh age 16 or older may volunteer on their own but must bring a waiver signed by a parent/legal guardian
• Read our electronic Liability Waiver here. You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration.

• COVID-19 Protocols: Masks are optional for Friends-held events and outings. We ask that volunteers please cancel their participation if they feel unwell or have recently been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

Project Description

This planting of native wildflowers (also known as "forbs") is part of a huge restoration effort to restore meadow habitats at Sams Walker Day Use Area, led by Center for Ecodynamic Restoration and U.S. Forest Service. The goal is to increase the native seedbank that supports pollinator and wildlife diversity in meadow and oak habitats. We'll plant in two restoration areas. One is a lupine meadow that was first planted in 2020 and we will continue increasing plant species here. The second meadow has been undergoing extensive weed control for a few years, was just seeded in October with a forb mix, and this event will be the first planting here! This is great opportunity to learn your native plants and be a part of exciting habitat enhancement efforts at this site!

This event is family friendly and appropriate for ages 6 and up. To help with staff capacity, we kindly ask that parents help engage their child in the project.

Physical work includes walking on uneven ground, bending, digging. The project site is about a .25 walk from the parking area along a grassy trail.

S?ite notes: There is a vault toilet in the parking area. Cell service is limited on site.

What we provide:

• Work gloves (you are also welcome to bring your own)
• Tools (shovels)
• Energy bars

What you should bring:

• Water and snacks
• A pack to carry your personal gear
• Face mask (optional)/ personal hand sanitizer

What to Wear:

• Boots or sturdy sneakers
• Long durable pants and long-sleeved shirt
• Dress for weather: extra layers of clothing in case of wet or cold weather

Schedule:

• 10:00 a.m. - Check in, introductions and safety check in
• 10:15 a.m. - Hike to project site
• 10:30 a.m. - Project orientation and planting demo
• We'll take a lunch around 12:30 and breaks as needed
• 1?:45 p.m. -Wrap up and hike out

Directions:

A confirmation email with directions will be sent out 3-5 days before the event.

Questions? Please contact Sarah Skelly at sarah.skelly@gorgefriends.org or 503-501-6351.