Native Shrub Planting at Sams Walker Day Use Area
Volunteers will be planting a mix of native shrub species in an oak restoration area with US Forest Service and partners.
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Volunteers will be planting a mix of native shrub species in an oak restoration area with US Forest Service and partners.
Easy: 3 miles | 430-ft elev. Gain