Bentley Conservation Easement Stewardship Party

January 14

Bentley Conservation Easement is a 14-acre easement along Spurgeon Creek in southeast Olympia. This conservation easement is adjacent to Circle Hawk Farm, an educational farm that grows food without pesticides or machinery. A number of nonprofits and government agencies have contributed to create wetland habitat, build bridges, restore the barns, or pull yellow-flag iris from Spurgeon Creek.

Our task will be to remove European hawthorn from a field that is heavily used by elk and deer. We will be using weed wrenches, and possibly trying out a new salt-and-vinegar solution to kill the stumps! Don’t miss an opportunity to learn a lot about the intersection of farming and restoration from the landowner.

Friday, January 14
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bentley Conservation Easement, Olympia

Volunteers must fill out an annual Volunteer Waiver before volunteering with CLT. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or have both pages of the Minor Waiver Release Form filled out ahead of time. You may print and fill out your waiver ahead of time and bring to the event or send us a photo of your completed waiver. We will also have extra waivers at the event. Waivers and questions can be emailed to [email protected], and you can call 360.819.1458 ext. 0, ext. 1 with questions.

COVID-related Safety

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• • If you are sick in any way or have come in contact with someone who has been sick in the last two weeks, please stay home.
  • Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth, except during breaks when you are at least 6 feet away from others. If you are unable to wear masks, we ask that you contact us directly for specific accommodations.
  • Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from people outside your household.
  • Please bring your own food and water. Food and drink may not be provided by CLT.
  • You are encouraged to bring your own gloves.
  • Please bring your own tools if you are able. Tool suggestions will be included in email communications once you are registered for an event.
  • If you decide to carpool, please do so safely.

CLT Responsibilities:

• • CLT will plan work areas to maintain a safe social distance of 6 ft or more between participants.
  • CLT will provide necessary tools and materials for the work being performed.
  • CLT will provide hand sanitizer to be used by volunteers throughout the workday.
  • CLT will provide disposable masks for those who do not have their own.

Email [email protected] or call 360.819.1458 ext. 0, ext. 1 with questions.

After registration, you will be signed up to receive an email two days prior to the event. This will give you detailed driving instructions, a weather forecast, and inform you of the hazards and things you may need to bring to the event. Hope to see you there!