Flagstaff Ranger District seeks volunteers for tree planting events
Flagstaff, AZ –
The
Flagstaff Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest is seeking
volunteers to help replant the Schultz burn and White Vulcan Mine areas
this October.
Volunteers
will plant approximately 5,000 ponderosa pine seedling in the Schultz
Fire burn area as well as the reclaimed White Vulcan Mine, which is
within the Schultz Fire perimeter north
of Flagstaff. The mine ceased operating two years ago and the surface
has been reclaimed and restored to natural contours and was seeded with
grasses and forbs. Replanting efforts will continue the rehabilitation
of the mine site.
Each event will begin with a safety briefing and planting demonstration at 8:30 am, and will end early afternoon.
Saturday, October 6 – White Vulcan Mine
Saturday, October 13 – Schultz Fire burn area
Saturday, October 20– Schultz Fire burn area
Volunteers
must wear long pants and sturdy shoes, and should bring gloves, hard
hat or bicycle helmet, water, snacks and lunch. Some gloves and hard
hats will be available
to borrow.
Participants
of all ages are encouraged to join; minors must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian. Space is limited to 50 volunteers per event. Please
register by
contacting Justin Loxley at the Flagstaff Ranger District by calling
928-527-8213 or emailing
jdloxley@fs.fed.us. Directions, parking information, and additional details will be provided upon registration.
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