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Volunteer Program 2008 National Public Lands Day project - Bonanza Springs Restoration Volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves for a day are needed to help restore Bonanza Springs. As part of the 15th annual National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, volunteers will help eradicate tamarisk and arundo, which have endangered the spring’s vitality, as well as install a pedestrian pass-through gate, maintain and reclaim trails, and install natural stones from the wash as stepping stones.
Bonanza Springs is a small oasis 45 miles west of Needles, just north of Route 66 between Essex and Chambless, Calif. This small spring in the desert makes surrounding uplands inhabitable by wildlife for up to several miles.
WHAT VOLUNTEERS WILL DO: We will be: picking up heavy tarps that were laid down 1.5 years ago over arundo and hauling them out of the spring, cutting new arundo and placing tarps over those roots; installing a pedestrian walk-through gate at trail head; installing a bench at an overlook; narrowing existing foot trails; cleaning interpretive panels; hauling cut arundo and folded tarps out of the spring on hand carts to trucks ¼ mile away. WHEN: Saturday, November 8th, 9 a.m. sharp! WHERE: Meet at the day use area south of Bonanza Springs at 9am. HOW TO VOLUNTEER: Volunteers are asked to pre-register if possible so we can better manage the project. You can also register when you get to the site. TOOLS NEEDED Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own multi-purpose tools and hack saws for cutting tarps and cane stalks . BLM/NPS will supply tools for trail maintenance, digging holes, ropes, trash bags, etc, but there is a limited supply. ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR NOTES: Must have high clearance vehicles to get to the site. Be prepared to get dirty. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, long sleeves, leather gloves, eye protection (or sunglasses), hat, and sunscreen. There is water in the spring and some tasks may require walking in a few inches of water. Lunch will be provided for the first 50 registered volunteers. (hot dogs & a drink). Please bring your own snacks, additional drinks or any special food needs, and a chair if you want one to sit on during your breaks. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CONTACT: BLM – Elaine Downing 760-326-7003 or edowning@ca.blm.gov Driving directions to Bonanza Spring Learn more about volunteer opportunities with BLM California on our statewide Web pages.
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