July 11th from 7:30 to 10 am – Refresh the Turkey Hollow nature trail. This trail needs to have borders straightened, pathway mulched, and fallen trees cut. There are several piles of suitable cedar logs in Turkey Hollow that can be used to replace trail borders. For straightening trail borders, recommended tools include gloves. Mulch will be provided and spread along the path. For refreshing mulch, recommended tools include wheelbarrows, shovels, pitchforks, and rakes. The ranch has some wheelbarrows but more may be helpful. The fallen trees need to be cut into either trail logs or firewood. For fallen trees, recommended tools include loppers, chainsaws, and pole saws.
Volunteers are to meet in the Margaret Bamberger Research & Education Center (MBREC) parking lot at 7:30 am. In addition to the above lists of tools, recommended tools include hats, sunscreen, insect repellant, and water. If you are interested in any of the above volunteer opportunities, please let me know so I can inform the ranch staff who to expect and on which date.