Community Outreach Program - Habitat Restoration at Palo Alto Baylands

When:  March 1, 2014  8:45am - 1:00pm

Where:  Palo Alto Baylands

In August 2013, we helped Save the Bay remove non-native species in the Palo Alto Baylands. It proved to be a fun and educational morning. For this event, we will return to the same area to plant native species and look for signs of progress in restoring this beautiful and vital area. Activities are easy to learn and make a positive impact on the health of the wetlands. Let's help Save the Bay reach their goal of planting 40,000 native plants around the bay by the end of March.

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR

Expect to get dirty! Be prepared to be outdoors for the duration of the project. Dress in layers and wear close-toed shoes to protect your feet. Long pants are recommended, but not required. Bring a wide brim hat and sunscreen. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FULL REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE.

PROVIDED

Save The Bay provides all restoration tools, gloves and equipment. Trained field staff delivers quality educational instruction with maps, nature guides and binoculars. Water is provided, but each participant must arrive with a full refillable water bottle. PMI will provide lunch for the networking portion of this event.

DIRECTIONS

There are multiple meeting sites in the Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto). Detailed directions to our meeting site will be provided the week of the event.

PARENTS WITH CHILDREN

Restoration programs can be a great learning experience for the whole family. Children are welcome at this event as long as you maintain control and responsibility for them and their actions. Many of the activities can be modified with your supervision for an enriching day! Please submit a separate registration for each child.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Save The Bay is the Bay Area's oldest and largest membership organization working exclusively to protect and restore the San Francisco Bay and its watershed. Additional information about this group can be found at www.saveSFbay.org.

"Volunteers are covered under PMISV's General Liability insurance for any damages /injuries they may cause while at an event when they are acting on behalf of the organization. However, there is no coverage under PMISV's General Liability insurance for injuries to the Volunteer and PMISV does not provide Workers Compensation."

Contact Event Leader:  Brenda Eberle, Director, Community Outreach

Program Agenda:

 8:45 AM - Check-In

 9:00 AM - Work Project Begins

 12:00 PM - Lunch and Networking

 1:00 PM - Event Ends

 Last date for online registration: 2/21/2014

 We have reserved ten spaces for this event. Please sign up early!