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Habitat Management Clean up-Lodi Valley Chapter

February 11, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Event:

Hello Ice Age Trail Volunteers,
Our first workday of the year is here. Habitat Management Clean-up. We plan to work until about noon but come for as much or as little time as you can give.

Event details:

Saturday, February 11th, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
9am – 12:00pm: We will be cleaning up the areas on the Steenbock Preserve that crews worked on in the previous two days…piling brush, raking burn piles, etc.
12:00pm:  After the work is done, we will eat around noon. We will supply Lodi Sausage Company brats, hot dogs, vegetarian brats (limited supply) cooked over a fire, plus all the fixings.

Note: Please feel free to bring your own lunch if dietary needs require.

Check-In and Parking Information:

Check-in and register at 9:00am at the parking lot for the Merrimac Ferry on Hwy 113 and Hwy 188. Watch for yellow “Ice Age Trail Event” signs as you approach.

What to Bring:

• Have on winter-appropriate footwear. Bring ice cleats (Micro Spikes, Yak Traks, etc.) if you have them for secure footing
• Appropriate ‘near-fire’ clothing (no synthetics – leave that fancy coat at home)
• Clothing to dress in layers (for warmth and to keep dry).
• A daypack for your water bottle, leather gloves and protective eye wear
• A water bottle(s) and/or a thermos filled with a warm beverage
• Certified sawyers are welcome and encouraged to bring your saw and PPE

 Location details:

We will meet at the Parking Lot for the Merrimac Ferry on Hwy 113; Watch for the yellow Ice Age Trail Event signs.

Questions? Contact Bill at 608-843-3926 or Ken at 847-687-0527 or Ross at 608-513-6348

As a valued volunteer with the Ice Age Trail, we thank you. We want you to know of an important action you need to take to ensure that you have a completed Individual Volunteer Agreement established with the National Park Service for continuing your valued work on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The volunteer agreement guarantees that you have access to important safety information and work guidance. The volunteer agreement also extends the same protections to you for injury coverage that federal employees receive, should you become injured while performing approved volunteer activities.

Please take a few minutes TODAY to go to the following link: https://www.nps.gov/iatr/getinvolved/supportyourpark/upload/Individual-301a.pdf

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

*Interested in volunteering at the Habitat Management Workdays Feb 9 & 10? Go to: https://www.iceagetrail.org/event/habitat-improvement-gibraltar-rock/ for more information on project tasks and sign-up.

Details

Date:
February 11, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Organizer

Bill Welch
Phone
608-843-3926
Email
billpatti@charter.net

Venue

Merrimac Ferry Landing – South
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