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Volunteer Work Day Acacia Preserve, Near Dripping Springs

November 27 @ 12:45 am

Basic Info

Date:
November 27, 2024
Time:
12:45 am
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Join us Saturday, October 8th, 2011 to help protect Golden-cheeked warblers on this Hill Country preserve that is a Texas Land Conservancy conservation property. Come build trails, remove juniper and protect native hardwoods. Help the Texas Land Conservancy, meet some fellow conservationists and help us preserve the preserve!

For more info, or to sign up directly for the project on our VolunteerSpot page: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/1223456378659180106

Date: sATURDAY, October 8, 2011
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: Acacia Preserve, near Dripping Springs, TX

 
RSVP: Callie Thompson: callie@texaslandconservancy.org
Parking: We will meet in Dripping Springs and caravan to the property. More detailed directions will be sent upon registration with Callie.
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate. 12 years old and up, minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Project requires participants to work in tall grass, be able to transverse rough terrain, drag brush through areas without trails, and carry sharp and heavy tools.

Activity Goal: To maintain native savanna by removing juniper and to protect Golden-cheeked warbler habitat by placing the cut juniper around hardwood species that are integral to this endangered bird’s habitat. Central Texas Trail Tamers will also be building a trail at the site on this day, which participants are welcome to help with.

Activity Details: After arriving at the property we will have a brief safety orientation, before we begin removing small juniper with loppers and small handsaws. We will then drag the cut trees to an area of Golden cheeked warbler habitat where we will place them around young hardwood species such as Spanish oak and escarpment black cherry to protect them from browsing deer. Volunteers should wear long pants and closed toed shoes. Participants should also bring a bottle of water, a snack, and dress for the weather. 

Participants Need to Bring: Water bottle that can be refilled and carried with them. Work gloves. Loppers and small tree saws are preferable if you have them. Volunteers will not be allowed to use chainsaws. Wear clothing appropriate for field work.

 

Essential Project Needs and Safety Considerations:

  • Activity will not occur in rainy conditions.  
  • Those with allergies to bee stings or fire ants should be prepared as necessary.
  • Nearest medical facility is approximately 45 minutes away. A first aid kit will be available on site. 
  • Volunteers will be working with heavy and/or sharp tools. 
  • There is the possibility participants may encounter snakes, spiders, scorpions and other wildlife. (Woo hoo!)

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