Bioswales are sloped channels that capture storm water run-off. This run-off is slowed by vegetation, staving off flooding, recharging ground water, and filtering pollutants before the water enters the watershed. Right out side the entrance of our Education Center is a ditch that has been taken over by primarily invasive grasses. Our new bioswale will remove these invasive species and replace them with native shrubs and grasses that will attract a number of pollinators and wildlife. This will not only be a beautiful perimeter garden but also dense habitat!
Volunteers will:
Learn about native plants and watersheds
Remove invasive weeds
Apply the sheet mulching process
Install nearly 200 plants across 21 different species of grasses, shrubs, and perennial herbs.
Snacks and coffee provided!
What to Bring:
Closed-toed shoes
Gardening gloves
Appropriate sun or rain protection (Sunscreen, Hat, Rain jacket, etc.)
Water! Please bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout the morning
This event is joint project between Our City Forest and California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program in partnership with AmeriCorps:
The Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) is dedicated to improving watershed health by actively engaging in restoration science, civic service, and community education while empowering the next generation of environmental stewards. A program of the California Conservation Corps, WSP is one of the most productive programs for future employment in the environmental field. WSP is administered by California Volunteers, the Office of the Governor and sponsored by AmeriCorps and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
***All FIRST TIME volunteers must submit a 2024 Volunteer Waiver & Release form
A ll Volunteers must submit a waiver once for each calendar year they work. (We are using 2024 waivers now.)
Volunteers 18 and older must submit a Volunteer Waiver and Release Form.
Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian complete the Volunteer Waiver and Release Form.
Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to volunteer.
Forms can be submitted electronically to volunteer@ourcityforest.org, or brought with you to your volunteer shift. An electronic version will also be attached to your Eventbrite registration.
Accessibility concerns? Questions? Cancellations? Email Dash Ridolfi-Starr at dashiell@grassrootsecology.org.