Clean That Creek: Restoring the Bob Jones Bike Trail, A Watershed Awareness Project, organized by Andrea Biniskiewicz.
Join the Watershed Stewards Program in restoring a section of the Bob Jones Bike Trail! We will be planting trees, mulching, removing trash, and replacing drip line irrigation!
***Registration through Eventbrite is required*** (Exception: WSP Members- text Andrea)
Who: Volunteers of all ages are welcome! If you are under 18, please have this waiver signed prior to the event. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times at this event. The project site is handicap accessible. This is a rain or shine event!
What: Volunteers will help to remove invasive species, plant trees, mulch, remove trash, and replace drip line irrigation along a section of the Bob Jones trail near the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is to help create a better habitat for Steelhead Trout in San Luis Obispo Creek. We will also include an educational component, in which WSP Members will discuss stream health and the benefits of habitat restoration.
Where: Meet at the Water Treatment Plant on Prado Rd. WSP Team Leader and Organizer of this event, Andrea, will lead the group of volunteers via caravan and carpooling. Please do your best to arrive early, or on time (10am) in order to be included in the caravan.
Directions:
- From 101S: Exit on Prado Rd, Continue straight onto Prado Rd. Take a right on the road immediately after Corporation Yard's parking lot (200 feet from the exit)
- From 101N: Exit Madonna Road and turn right onto Madonna Road. Turn right on Higuera St. Turn right on Elks Ln. Turn Left on Prado Rd. Turn right on the road immediately after Corporation Yard parking lot (about 150 feet)
Parking: Park at the Water Treatment Plant
Please bring:
- Water bottle (water, refreshments, and snacks will be provided)
- Proper outdoor work attire (hat, close-toe shoes, layers)
- Signed waiver if you are under 18
- Gloves if you have any (We will provide tools and gloves)
A safety training and debrief of work to be done will be given once everyone has arrived to the project site.
For any questions, please contact Andrea at: andrea.biniskiewicz@ccc.ca.gov
If you can no longer make the event, please e-mail Andrea immediately to open up more spots!
The Watershed Stewards Program's (WSP) mission is to conserve, restore, and enhance anadromous watersheds for future generations by linking education with high quality, scientific practices. A program of the California Conservation Corps, WSP is one of the most productive programs for future employment in natural resources. WSP is administered by California Volunteers and sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
