V-O-Cal is teaming up with the GGNRA for a trail project in the Marin Headlands just south of Stinson Beach. Camping at the Muir Beach Overlook and working from there to Slide Ranch, V-O-Cal volunteers will restore the Owl Trail, a much-used coastal hiking trail that is being lost to vegetation. Volunteers will also install steps and fencing to improve access and protect some federally listed plant species.

Date: October 18-29, 2008

Agency Partner: National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Trails Forever Program

Schedule: The preliminary schedule for the weekend activities covers both days, but volunteers are welcome to sign up for just Saturday or just Sunday.

Fees: None!

Fact Sheet: To Be Posted Soon

Waiver: V-O-Cal Volunteer Waiver

Project overview

Volunteers will build over roughly 25 steps, fortify approximately 200 ft of trail using rock brought in with wheel barrows, create 6 short re-routes to avoid problematic trail sections, and clear brush and re-work the walking surface of approximately 1 mile of trail.

As always, VOCal will encourage volunteers to camp with us on Friday and Saturday nights so that work can begin early on Saturday and Sunday as well as so that volunteers can enjoy the company of other like minded folks who work hard and enjoy a good camp out.

Meals: V-O-Cal will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. more...

What to Bring and Wear: Come prepared! Please review this information before you arrive!

Directions: Directions to be posted soon.

Other: All registered volunteers will receive a really cool t-shirt

Important Note : If you or your friends plan to attend but have not formally registered, please remind them to do so - it helps us have the right amount of food.

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About the Project:

A project fact sheet will be sent out to all registered volunteers. Please register online so that you will have all the information you need. If you are under 18, you will need to have a parental signature on your waiver to be allowed to participate.

Preliminary Schedule

~ Friday ~
While the project officially starts on Saturday morning, a limited number can camp Friday night (location to be posted in mid-July). You are on your own for food but it makes the early start easier. Starting after 4 pm a project team member will be available for check-in at the Center Camp

~ Saturday ~
7:00 - 8:00 AM Breakfast, lunch prep, registration.
PLEASE Arrive by 7:30 AM
8:00 - 8:15 AM Greetings, announcements
8:15 AM Stretching!
8:30-8:45 Volunteers assigned to crew leaders
8:45- 9:00 Introductions & tool safety talk
9:00 Start work
12:00 - 12:30 PM Lunch break (approximate time)
3:30- 4:00 PM Stop work, return tools to tool cache
3:30 Snacks, beer, and cold drinks - Celebrate the Work!
5:00 - 7:00 PM Supper and entertainment

~ Sunday ~
7:00 - 8:00 AM Breakfast, lunch prep, registration.
PLEASE Arrive by 7:30 AM
8:00 - 8:15 AM Greetings, announcements
8:15 AM Stretching!
8:30-8:45 Volunteers assigned to crew leaders
8:45- 9:00 Introductions & tool safety
9:00 Start work
1:00 - 1:30 PM Lunch break and gather tools
1:30 - 2:00 PM Clean & pack tools. Load truck.
3:00 PM Celebrate the Project!
3:30 - Leave campsite for home

Volunteering Options: We encourage you to come for the weekend, although you can volunteer for one day if you can't make the entire weekend.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner will be provided on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Volunteers will assemble their own lunch on-site. There will be a hot dinner on Saturday night and a hot breakfast on Sunday morning. Vegetarian options are provided for all meals. Cold beverages (including some beer for those 21 and over) are provided at the end of the work day on Saturday. Please bring your own eating utensils. We follow “Leave no trace” camping guidelines, bring a plate, a cup and eating utensils for your own use.

Important Note : If you or your friends plan to attend but have not formally registered, please remind them to do so - it helps us have the right amount of food on hand.

What to Bring and Wear

For your safety and comfort and to protect yourself against poison oak: wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy boots with good tred. Gaiters are also recommended to protect against stickers and ticks. Bring extra sets of clothes to change into after work.

Items to bring:
Bring work gloves (if you have them...
V-O-Cal also has some gloves, if needed)
Bring your own plate, cup and eating utensils
Wear sturdy shoes or boots with good tread (working in sandals will not be allowed)
Day pack or backpack to carry water, etc.
Water bottles and water (at least 3 quarts) Really. You will be working hard, sweating... Bring lots of water!
Flashlight
Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen, insect repellant, allergy medication
Change of clothes for lounging around camp

If you are camping, also bring:

Tent & Tent Stakes
Sleeping bag & Pad
Change of clothes
Folding chair for lounging around camp

Other: All volunteers will receive a commemorative t-shirt

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