[Grovenet] Local SOLV project Sat. 5/16/09

[Alana Graham]

Saturday, May 16, 9 AM - 1 PM,  

Sponsored by the Forest Grove Community School

SOLV Carpenter Creek/Plumlee/Stringtown project

Go to this site to register to volunteer:

http://www.solv.org/programs/forms/form_VolRegistration.asp?EventID=15856&EventDt=5/16/2009&eventName=Carpenter%20Creek%20Loop


Meeting Location: PARKING WILL BE ALONG CARPENTER CREEK RD AS WELL AS IN PARKING AREA FOR A LOCAL NURSERY 150 FT IN FROM INTERSECTION OF CARPENTER CREEK AND STRINGTOWN RD

Project Activities: Clean trash and garbage along creek edge and road side around road loop.  We hope to have post event food - maybe hotdogs, and drinks, still in the planning process. 

Any tools purchased will be donated to the Forest Grove Community School after the event.

Safety Issues:  Steep Slopes, Water Body on Site, Poison Oak, Uneven or Slippery Ground.

Recommended Minimum Age: 8

Volunteers To Bring: Bucket, Pitchfork, Rake, Shovel, Hand Pruner, Wheelbarrow, Litter Grabber, Loppers, Wire Cutters, Work Boots, Own Water, Gloves, Sturdy Shoes

Wear heavy gloves, long sleeves and long pants around blackberry plants.

Plan for the weather with layers of clothing, sunscreen, rain gear, etc.

Work with a partner and watch out for each other's safety.

Watch out for other volunteers' safety, especially when working close together.

Pace yourself, don't overexert.

Take breaks, rest, don't work continually. Drink water, eat a snack.

Follow common sense practices when lifting heavy items: use your knees, not your back.

Fill collection bags only 2/3 full, especially when handling heavy items.

Watch for poison oak, poison ivy, Giant Hogweed, or other plants to which you may be allergic. 

Leave the site if hazardous conditions, such as disturbed bee hives exist, especially if you have an allergy or are otherwise susceptible to the conditions.

Use sunscreen and mosquito repellant when outdoors

Wear a safety vest. Stay off the roadway.

Stop often to orient yourself and make sure you're not wandering close to traffic.

When working on steep slopes or banks Make sure your footing is stable. 

When encountering hazardous items: Don't touch, Mark the item and contact the Event Coordinator

Identify each item before you touch it.  If you are uncertain about an item, leave it alone.

Do not touch medical waste or hazardous materials, including syringe needles, bandages and condoms.  

Don't touch containers with unidentified liquid or material in them.

Don't touch propane gas tanks.  They may be used to manufacture illegal drugs and can explode.

In case an accident occurs    Know where the first aid kit is.

Know where the nearest medical facility is located.

Know where the nearest phone is.  If it's a cell phone, make sure you have a dial tone.  

Dial 9-1-1 if emergency medical care is required, know your location.

Coordinator: Dean Jares          

Contact Email: deanoy2k at yahoo.com      

Contact Phone Number: 503-481-4380

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