We are working to restore native oak trees in Walnut Creek's Open Space. Volunteers will work with Foundation members to install cylinders around the oak seedlings we planted last winter to help them grow faster and protect them against browsing by cattle and deer.

Volunteers will work with experienced oak habitat project workers and will be trained as part of the event.

Volunteers should at least 12 years old and be able to walk one mile (round trip) on a dirt trail. Volunteers should be able to carry 5-10 pounds of tools. Some volunteers may also use 10 pound tools to drive metal rods into the ground.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekends

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Landscaping

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Animals & Environment Environmental

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Large Group (11+) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) Families Young Adults (18-25)

Upcoming Dates:

Date Time # volunteers requested   Aug 02, 2008 08:30 AM - 12:30 AM 40   Aug 30, 2008 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM 40   Sep 27, 2008 08:30 AM - 12:30 AM 40

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Contact Person:
Ralph Kraetsch, Volunteer Manager, (925) 939-6610, (email)

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Address:

End Of Rock Oak Road Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (See a map)

Directions:

From downtown Walnut Creek, drive out Ygnacio Valley Road to Oak Grove Road. Turn left on Oak Grove and then right on Citrus Avenue. Drive approximately 0.4 mile to Perada. Turn Right on Perada and then after 0.1 mile, turn left on Rock Oak Road. Drive to the end of Rock Oak Road.

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
Web Site: http://www.wcosf.org