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Supporting the Environment of the Cottonwood Canyons Through Stewardship and Education
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Welcome to National Public Lands Day!
Here at the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, we are excited to have you join us for one of our most impactful projects of the year.
On Saturday, September 28 (8:30 am – noon) we will host you for a restoration project at Silver Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon Google coordinates here. We will be preparing soil, laying veg matting, and planting natives plant seed.
New Location: Please park in the Brighton Store parking lot across the street from the Visitor Center, or in the Visitor Center lot. We will meet in the picnic area of the Visitor Center at 8:30 am (there is construction in the canyon so plan for delays). We will provide bagels and coffee and good cheer! Upon arrival, we will complete waivers, give a safety talk, and break into working groups. Families are welcome, but children must be supervised by an adult. Long pants, long sleeves, closed-toed sturdy shoes, and layers are required (in case of inclement weather). Please bring water and sun protection (screen, glasses, hat). Bring work gloves, if you have them. Please bring a shovel or grass rake if you have one. We will provide additional gloves and tools. If you have any questions, please contact Joanna Wheelton at [email protected], or Ella Abelli-Amen (707-291-9505) for questions on the day of the event. After the event, we invite you to support our local restaurants for lunch at the Brighton Store, Brighton BBQ, Solitude, or Silver Fork Lodge. They all support us; share the love!
Guided walk by the CCF’s Education Director Liz Anderson and CCF’s Naturalist Dylan Anderson
Video Credits: Tyler Struss (Instagram: @tyler_the_struss, Website: tylerstruss.com)
Thank you to ALTA! Please click here to see the Recreate Responsibly page, along with the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace on alta.com
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