Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on November 7, 2009

Little used and tucked away, Beaconsfield Canyon has become a model restoration site in the Sausal Creek Watershed. Volunteers pull invasive plants, plant natives, create trails and improve access within this small canyon gem in the Oakland Hills. Great opportunity for high school kids needing community service work and to learn about native plants from local experts.

No experience necessary. Best for adults and kids over 14, but families also welcome. Bring work gloves if you have them and your favorite hand gardening tools. Tools and gloves also provided. Wear long sleeves and pants and study boots or shoes.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Friends Of Sausal Creek

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Women Men Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Landscaping Safety / Fire This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Environmental This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Individual Young Adults (18-25) Large Group (11+)

Upcoming Dates:

Date Time # volunteers requested   Nov 28, 2009 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM 15   Dec 19, 2009 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM 20   Jan 30, 2010 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM 20

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Contact Person: Richard Kauffman, Project Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

Walk In On Dirt Road Next To 2639 Beaconsfield Place Oakland, CA 94611 (See a map)

Directions:

From Hwy 13 or I-580, exit Park Bl. and go east on Park to dead end. Turn right onto Mountain. Bear left in approx. 100 yards onto Ascot Drive. At fork, turn left onto Chelton Drive. Turn right at second intersection, Beaconsfield Place. Continue one block to end and park. Walk into canyon on dirt road. Closest address is 2639 Beaconsfield Place, Oakland.

Web Site: http://www.sausalcreek.org

Last updated on November 7, 2009

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