The Verde Watershed Restoration Coalition (VWRC) is planning to Inventory/Map and treat invasive plants on Prescott NF lands on the Upper Verde River from Hells Canyon down to the confluence with Sycamore Creek. We plan to accomplish these 16 miles with the help of volunteers, VWRC Stakeholders and agency personnel.
The work will entail hiking along the river in the riparian corridor where we will map the following plants: Tamarisk, russian olive, arundo and paradise tree. We will also be looking for other secondary weed infestations. Plants that are found will be cut down using hand saws and loppers and herbicide will be applied to the cut stump of the plant. The work requires the ability to walk on uneven rocky terrain through sometimes dense vegetation and possibly getting wet due to river crossings. We will need folks to help with the following activities: mapping (collecting GPS points and infestation data), cutting plants with loppers and hand saws and hauling debris out of the high water zone.
We have split the project area up into two sections to be mapped and treated.
Section 1: Verde River from Hells Canyon to private property boundary at Perkinsville. Approximately 6 miles.
Dates: February 25-March 2, 2013
Participants needed: 12-16 people per leg Time commitment: To reduce travel cost and time we are requesting participants try to commit to 2 days of work if possible, POV travel for shorter time periods is okay. Longer participation is also an option!
Meeting location for transport to project site: Meet at Chino Valley Ranger District office, 735 N. Hwy 89, Chino Valley.
Leg 1:
2/25/13 Leave PNF-CVRD @ 7 :00 AM
2/26/13 Return to PNF-CVRD @ 5:00 PM
Leg 2:
2/27/13 Leave PNF-CVRD @ 7 :00 AM
2/28/13 Return to PNF-CVRD @ 5:00 PM
Leg 3:
3/1/13 Leave PNF-CVRD @ 7 :00 AM
3/2/13 Return to PNF-CVRD @ 5:00 PM
Scope of Work: From Bear Sighting (approximate 1/2 point) participants will hike upstream and/or downstream to map, remove and treat infestations. A group can also access the river from Perkinsville, working upstream.
Camp: A spike camp will be set up at Bear Sighting for camping.
Section 2: Verde River from Perkinsville to to confluence with Sycamore Creek. Approximately 10 miles.
Dates: March 4-9, 2013 and depending how much is accomplished March 11-15, 2013
Participants needed: 6 people per leg
Time commitment: Due to logistics of having the railroad transport people and equipment, we are requiring participants commit to a 2 or 3 day leg (or the whole week if you can)
Meeting location for transport to project site: Verde Railroad Trail Depot, Clarkdale
Leg 1: (3 day)
3/4/13 Leave Clarkdale @ 5 :00 AM
3/7/13 Return to Clarkdale @ 5:00 AM
Leg 2: (2 day)
3/7/13 Leave Clarkdale @ 5:00 AM
3/9/13 Return to Clarkdale @ 5:00 AM
Leg 3: (3 day)
3/18/13 Leave Clarkdale @ 5 :00 AM
3/21/13 Return to Clarkdale @ 5:00 AM
Leg 4: (2 day)
3/21/13 Leave Clarkdale @ 5 :00 AM
3/23/13 Return to Clarkdale @ 5:00 AM
Scope of Work: From private property boundary at Perkinsville participants will hike downstream to map, remove and treat infestations.
Camp: Group will camp along river. Train personnel will transport people, gear, equipment, water, etc at pre-determined cache spots.
If you are interested in participating in this important project please contact Anna Schrenk at: anna.schrenk@verdewrc.org or 951-236-6652 or Albert Sillas at: asillas@fs.fed.us or 928-567-1124
Anna Schrenk
V.W.R.C. Program Coordinator
P.O. Box 2535
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
951-236-6652
anna.schrenk@verdewrc.org
CMGA General Info
Christmas Amaryllis with Orchid to the right. Below Ruth Benson's holiday bears.
Photo by Loni Shapiro.
Photo by Loni Shapiro.
Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners Association blog. The mission of the Master Gardener Program is to create a corps of well-informed volunteers, and to deliver quality horticultural education programs adapted to our regional high elevation environment. The purpose of the association is to provide support for those volunteers and Master Gardener graduates, continuing education, and opportunities to participate in community programs that increase the visibility and participation in the Master Gardener Program.
The Coconino Master Gardener Association (2009) began in 2009. This blog contains information on:
-How to become a member
-Volunteer and Education hours reporting
-Calendar of Events
-General gardening information articles
-Master Gardener Association Documents and forms
-References and Resources
-Interesting Websites and Blogs
-Old Gardening Etcetera columns
-Recipes
-Book Reviews
-How to contact Board or Committee Members
Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 600pm - 8;30pm. We meet at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 1601 N. San Francisco. This includes continuing education and a business meeting.
Reporting Master Gardener Hours
All master gardener trainees and certified master gardeners need to report their hours.
Beginning in 2010 certified master gardeners need to have 6 Education hours and 12 Volunteer hours in order to maintain certification.The on line reporting system allows you to report Education or Volunteer hours. You can sign in to record hours in the right hand column under Recording Volunteer and Education Hours. Just click on the U. of A.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new reporting system, please contact Brenda Smith (A - M) or Sue Madden (N - Z). Their contacts are listed at the bottom of the blog under Contacts.
Ideas for hours------
--Attend monthly meetings
--Work on an association committee
--Work at an informational booth for the Master Gardeners
--Be a speaker about gardening topics at a variety of venues
--Host a garden tour
--Work at a fundraising event (Plant Sale - Garden Tour).
--Work at a MG site (Olivia White Hospice, the Arboretum, Riordan Mansion, or school gardens (many others)). Check out the Assoc. Doc. & Forms under Volunteer Sites.
--Work in the Extension office
--Write an article for the newspaper column -Gardening Etcetera
-Volunteer with the Seed Library
Be creative! There are many ways to fulfill your hours. Just remember for volunteering it needs to be a non-profit endeavor or an approved for profit site.
Beginning in 2010 certified master gardeners need to have 6 Education hours and 12 Volunteer hours in order to maintain certification.The on line reporting system allows you to report Education or Volunteer hours. You can sign in to record hours in the right hand column under Recording Volunteer and Education Hours. Just click on the U. of A.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new reporting system, please contact Brenda Smith (A - M) or Sue Madden (N - Z). Their contacts are listed at the bottom of the blog under Contacts.
--Attend monthly meetings
--Work on an association committee
--Work at an informational booth for the Master Gardeners
--Be a speaker about gardening topics at a variety of venues
--Host a garden tour
--Work at a fundraising event (Plant Sale - Garden Tour).
--Work at a MG site (Olivia White Hospice, the Arboretum, Riordan Mansion, or school gardens (many others)). Check out the Assoc. Doc. & Forms under Volunteer Sites.
--Work in the Extension office
--Write an article for the newspaper column -Gardening Etcetera
-Volunteer with the Seed Library
Be creative! There are many ways to fulfill your hours. Just remember for volunteering it needs to be a non-profit endeavor or an approved for profit site.
Change in Contact Information
Have you moved or changed your e-mail address, but would still like to be contacted about high elevation gardening information from the Extension? The Coconino County Extension Master Gardener Program has a site that will let you change your information on-line.
Click here to change your contact information!
Click here to change your contact information!
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