Invasive wildlife tackled at Niles Canyon Habitat stewardship
Alameda Creek Alliance (ACA) is recruiting participants to assist in protecting the native wildlife and fishery habitats by discarding invasive plants.
This organization is devoted to preserving the environment and continues the work previously done by ACA volunteers along Alameda Creek. They understand the threat invasive plants pose against native species residing near the Alameda Creek, both by being destructive to habitats and outcompeting other plants for resources.
Residents in Fremont can opt-in to join the Alameda Creek/Niles Canyon Habitat stewardship, where they are given the tools to remove invasive plants from the aquatic ecosystem. Their efforts will support the food web of this conservation area. They will have a chance to meet with fellow watershed stewards and learn about how water is emptied from a local watershed.
Participants must be wearing long pants and closed-toed shoes since they are stepping into muddy grounds. No heels, flip-flops, or sandals are permitted. They do not have to bring tools and gloves, as those are supplied by the staff. The uneven footing might prove challenging, as well as the thick vegetation and likelihood of heavy rain.
Attendees will need to pack water bottles for working outdoors as cleaning up the Niles Staging picnic grounds can be a laborious effort, given its damp and dirty condition. Those who register are asked to arrive at 10:00 am on Sunday, March 8. Poster printing will allow park rangers to educate locals about identifying invasive species.
This organization is devoted to preserving the environment and continues the work previously done by ACA volunteers along Alameda Creek. They understand the threat invasive plants pose against native species residing near the Alameda Creek, both by being destructive to habitats and outcompeting other plants for resources.
Residents in Fremont can opt-in to join the Alameda Creek/Niles Canyon Habitat stewardship, where they are given the tools to remove invasive plants from the aquatic ecosystem. Their efforts will support the food web of this conservation area. They will have a chance to meet with fellow watershed stewards and learn about how water is emptied from a local watershed.
Participants must be wearing long pants and closed-toed shoes since they are stepping into muddy grounds. No heels, flip-flops, or sandals are permitted. They do not have to bring tools and gloves, as those are supplied by the staff. The uneven footing might prove challenging, as well as the thick vegetation and likelihood of heavy rain.
Attendees will need to pack water bottles for working outdoors as cleaning up the Niles Staging picnic grounds can be a laborious effort, given its damp and dirty condition. Those who register are asked to arrive at 10:00 am on Sunday, March 8. Poster printing will allow park rangers to educate locals about identifying invasive species.