(tentative schedule)
Friday
5:00pm - Check in and camping open. DINNER IS NOT PROVIDED.
Saturday
7:30am - Check in, light breakfast, and lunch packing begin at Center Camp.
8:30 am – Quick morning greeting, then walk to the Entry Kiosk work site. You will be escorted, and pink flags will mark the way.
9:00 am – Morning greeting, announcements, warm-up and safety talk near the Entry Kiosk. Project begins.
12:00pm - Break for lunch on trail.
3:30 pm – Trail work ends. Clean and store tools. For those staying past the work day, walk back to Center Camp.
4:30 pm – Drinks, appetizers and socializing. Showers available.
5:30 pm – Dinner and more socializing.
6:15 pm – Nature Talk.
Sunday
7:30am - Check in and lunch packing begin. Hot breakfast is served.
8:30 am – Quick morning greeting, then walk to the Entry Kiosk work site. You will be escorted, and pink flags will mark the way.
9:00 am – Morning greeting, announcements, warm-up and safety talk near the Entry Kiosk. Project begins.
11:30am - Break for lunch on trail.
1:30pm - Head back to camp, clean tools, pack gear and truck. For those with cars at Center Camp, walk back to camp.
2pm - Snack, celebrate the work and say goodbyes to old and new friends.
SUN EXPOSURE | HYDRATION | HYPOTHERMIA Please plan for sun protection, including sun hats, sun block and light long sleeve shirts. Please bring water bottles or a water bladder large enough to hold at least 2 liters of water. Drink plenty of water throughout the work day. If you feel tired or weak, let your crew leader know, and take a break.
POISON OAK There are limited areas of poison oak. Have your crew leader point some out to you if you don’t know what it looks like. “Bunny suits” will be provided for those who need extra protection. Clean with Tecnu (which V-O-Cal provides) after the work day, and be cautious when handling your dirty clothes. Always wear gloves when handling tools.
TICKS Ticks are always a hazard so it is important to check during and after the project.
SNAKES Rattlesnakes can be present but likely will be scared away by the large number of volunteers. If you see one, tell your crew leader, and wait until it leaves the area before proceeding.
SHARP TOOLS Please listen to your crew leader’s tool safety talk and observe proper tool use throughout the day.