Volunteers urgently needed to defend our native plants at the San Marcos Foothills!
A few months ago the Cave Fire burned through our restoration site at the foothills. Our plants are regrowing, but not nearly as fast as the weeds surrounding them. We need your help in pulling out these weeds so that our native habitat can recover. If we can't clear the weeds around our native plants, they may not survive.
Help us create buffers around our resprouting native plants!
Join us on Saturday, March 14th to defend our native plants from encroaching invasive weeds! We'll meet at the Cieneguitas Rd entrance at 9 am and take a short walk to the work site from there. We'll work until 1:45 with a lunch break around noon, and then head back. You can leave early if need be.
We'll be working to remove invasive plants like black mustard, sweet fennel, castor bean, and more. Wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toed shoes. Be sure to bring sun protection and a lunch as well!
RSVPs are not required but greatly appreciated because it helps us keep track of how many people are coming. Thank you!
Where:
San Marcos Foothills, access via Cieneguitas Rd.
Click here for directions (Park across from the Santa Barbara Community Church, located at 1002 Cieneguitas Rd.)
When:
Saturday, March 14th, 9 am to 2 pm (or as late as you can stay).
What we'll do:
Protect our resprouting native plants by clearing the surrounding invasive plants.
What to bring:
Wear long sleeves, pants, closed-toed shoes, sun protection, lunch, at least a liter of water, and lots of friends!
Gloves and tools are optional, as we will have our own sets for your to borrow as well.
RSVP:
RSVPs are not required, but they help us plan. Click the button below, or email volunteer@cirweb.org to let us know you'll be there to help!
Register via the form below