When: Saturday, September 18 (8am to 1pm)
Where: Chance Gulch (Southeast of Gunnison)
Parking: Meet at the BLM/UGRWCD parking lot in Gunnison (210 West Spencer Avenue)
What: Workday activities will include constructing rock structures, beaver dam analogs, and worm fences. We will be using hand tools to cut dead sagebrush.
Why: Take a few hours to restore and preserve this critical mesic meadow habitat. Mesic meadows act like sponges on the landscape that capture, store, and slowly release water. They are essential for supporting healthy wildlife populations, (including the Gunnison-Sage Grouse!) people, and livelihoods in our community.
SWAG: Volunteers will receive a Public Lands Day t-shirt and a National Public Lands Day park pass that will get you free entry into our amazing system of national parks and public lands!
Here are a few things you should know:
We will provide lunch and water for refills
Bring a water bottle & weather-appropriate clothes/gear (hat, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.)
We provide work gloves and tools
Wear close-toed shoes, comfortable outdoor layers, and clothes you aren’t afraid to get dirty
Please note that there are no bathroom facilities on site
We recommend bringing a small pack to carry anything you may need (water, snacks, bug spray, extra clothes)
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns at eli@hccacb.org. I hope to see you all soon!
Stewardship of public lands helps ensure their sustainability into the future. The above project entails spending a fun-filled day with like-minded community members giving back to YOUR public lands and supporting our lovable wildlife. They are great opportunities to get your hands dirty – and experience personal fulfillment – in furtherance of a worthy cause. Their success is dependent on public participation.