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Building a Sediment Trap at Charles Sauriol Conservation Area (8/23/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Volunteer

Event Location:

Charles Sauriol Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 23 2008 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

6 hours (including carpool)

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

JennP
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Help the Credit Valley Conservation Association improve the Charles Sauriol Conservation area.

It is 2km hike into the work site, with some challenging terrain

We will be collecting, cutting and moving brush using hand saws and clippers. We will be incorporating the brush into some structures that are in the river to provide improved fish habitat and restore channel form. We will be working in the water ďż˝ chest waders will be available to borrow.

What to wear/bring: Dress for the weather!! Bring a hat and sunscreen, insect repellent, water and rain gear. Wear long pants and sturdy foot wear. NO SANDALS! Those not wearing appropriate clothing will not be able to participate in the workday. Please bring chest waders if you have them. We will have chest waders available to borrow.

We hope to have all work complete by 12pm. After, we will head back towards the city and stop for lunch along the way if people are interested. It is a good idea to bring some snacks and water, as we will be working hard. This event will be canceled only if there are Thunderstorms. Otherwise, it will proceed rain or shine.

Required Items to Bring:
Sturdy shoes (no sandals), pants, sunscreen, bugspray.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
hat, snacks, water

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Charles Sauriol Conservation Area ďż˝ we will meet at 9am at the trail entrance at the corner of McLaren Road and Highway 124. You will see a CVC truck and trailer parked at the meeting spot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

115Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $29.67 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 9, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

This event will go forward rain or shine. It will only be canceled in the case of thunderstorms.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!