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Planting for Pollinators in Bear Canyon 2
April 16, 2016, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
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Spend a day with us in beautiful Bear Canyon. We have been working to create a healthier habitat for pollinators and other wildlife in Bear Canyon by removing fountain grass to make way for native plants. Today will be all about planting beautiful flowering plants!
TRIP SCHEDULE
- 8 AM: Meet us at the South end of the Safeway parking lot on the Northeast corner of Sabino Canyon and Tanque Verde
- 3 PM: We’ll return to the meeting spot.
THE WORK
- This project is rated as lightly strenuous; we will be installing and watering plants. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces, and potentially walking through water.
WHAT TO BRING
- Anything you would bring on a long day hike, such as plenty of water, lunch/snacks, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots), sun protection (sunscreen, long pants and long-sleeved shirts), etc.
- Volunteer Agreement/Waiver (only needs to be filled out once in a calendar year) https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VOLUNTEER-WAIVER-AGREEMENT.pdf
PROVIDED BY SIA
- Tools, work gloves, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment. Tools involved – shovels and picks to install plants, and buckets to water them.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This trip will be led by Carianne Campbell.
- Sorry, dogs are not allowed on this project.
- There is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)
Questions? Contact Carianne: [email protected]