Volunteer in Nature! Stewardship Workday at Martin Griffin Preserve

Lend a hand to steward Martin Griffin Preserve! You will have the opportunity to learn about the natural world, cultivate a relationship with the land, and contribute your skills and passion towards the protection of local plants and animals. Workdays focus on hand-pulling invasive plants, so this is a great activity for those who enjoy weeding in the garden.

People of all experience levels are encouraged to join. Youth volunteers must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is also registered as a volunteer.

Please remember to bring the following items with you:

• snack
• water bottle
• sunblock
• long sleeved shirt and long pants (to protect your skin from thorns)
• hiking shoes (or any shoe that is waterproof, durable, and has grippy soles for balancing on rough terrain)

Gloves and tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Cups for water and energy bars will be available as well.

Location Notes

• We will be meeting at Martin Griffin Preserve. The specific location will vary, so please use the coordinates we will provide in your sign-up email.

• Public transportation is available via the West Marin Stagecoach, but as of June 2023, the nearest bus stops are in Bolinas or Stinson Beach, both about 3 miles away. From there, there is no pedestrian sidewalk along Highway 1. Cyclists frequently travel those routes, so that may be an option.

• If you are driving over, make sure you have enough gas to make the drive home.

• There are bathrooms, we may be up to a half mile away while at our work sites.

Safety and Accessibility Notes

Work may include:

• removing plants from soil
• carrying bags of plants
• hiking up to 3 total miles (usually less than 1)

We will be working off-trail. Terrain may be uneven, and some areas may be steep.

You are likely to encounter plants that are known to cause allergic reactions, such as Poison Oak and Stinging Nettle. We will avoid working in areas where these plants are especially abundant, and talk about how to notice these pIants before they touch you. There will be a plant expert available to help with identification.

If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact the event coordinator.

Specific habitat restoration sites will vary from month to month, so please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility. We can accommodate requests such as needing even terrain, needed to avoid bending your back, etc, please ask!

For your safety, stewardship workdays may be cancelled due to red flag days, high wind events, or other dangerous weather conditions. You will be notified by email if the workday you have registered for is cancelled.

Please RSVP through registration; space is limited to 15 participants.

Contact Information

Email: henry.inman@egret.org (best way to contact)

Phone: 415-868-9244 ext. 102

We welcome people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities.

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