Grand Canyon Visitor Center Vegetation Project

Hello Again Visitor Center Vegetation Volunteers!

A huge thank you to those of you that have made it out for either one or both of our previous weekends.

This weekend's volunteer day will commence this Saturday, June 18th at 9am. As before, please meet our Vegetation Crew in front of the Visitor's Center. As we may have some new individuals with us this weekend, there will be plenty of opportunity for an orientation or even a re-orientation if you feel that this is necessary. You are also encouraged to attend the Ranger talk that occurs at the Mather Point
amphitheatre every day (times may vary).

I'm afraid that due to the high volume of visitors at this time, camping will be unavailable this weekend. If you are in need of housing for this weekend's project however, please let either Janice Busco (Janice_Busco@nps.gov) know as soon as possible and we can attempt to seek out an alternative accommodation.

We will provide all tools, gloves, necessary safety materials, snacks, and water. We ask that you please bring a lunch, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, long pants (required!), and sturdy, close-toed shoes (required!). The weather at the Canyon is highly unpredictable so please consult the forecast and plan accordingly:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=fgz&smap=1&textField1=36.04639&textField2=-112.15333

All volunteers that serve in the Grand Canyon National Park are required to complete a Volunteer Services Agreement and Health Form. I have attached these documents below. Please print these out and complete them in advance if possible. It would be fantastic to receive these via either fax, e-mail, or post, however it would be equally convenient to have you bring these completed forms with you on the day. A big thank you to those that have already completed their forms for us!

I have also attached an official fee exemption for your entrance into the park. Please print this out, keep it in your vehicle, and present it to the gate each time you enter the park to avoid paying the entrance fee!

In addition, I have attached a village map to assist you in finding your way through the park.

We also ask that you please consult the Park's new Gun Language Handout as this is now policy for all who elect to enter Grand Canyon National Park.

Once again, please do not hesitate to contact either, myself, Jan Busco,or Sarah Geggus (both are CC'd) with any questions or concerns that you may have. After today, I will only be available via cell phone(603-748-5175). We can't wait to meet you/work with you again!

All the best,
Laura

Please contact either above for documents that are not included in this updated.