Severe rain events in fall of 2013 caused soil and branches to pile up near the playground equipment and on the soccer fields at Black Forest Regional Park. RMFI will be bringing our hard hats and McLeods out to complete flood mitigation and to plant native species to revegetate the area. We often find hydrophobic (water repellent) soils following fires in this region. We will scarify (till) the soil to minimize this layer and spread native seed to encourage native plant communities to reestablish in the park. We will also build erosion control structures to minimize soil loss and mitigate those downstream flows that are affecting Shoup Road and the playground equipment. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the restoration efforts surrounding the Black Forest Fire.

• Minimum age 16, or 13 if accompanying a parent volunteer.
• 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Call the RMFI Office to register: Advanced registration is required for all workdays. Please call or email to get your name on the list! Some days fill well in advance, so please register early (one week is suggested). We will send you an email with specific directions, maps, and release forms when you register.

Contact Molly Mazel, Volunteer Coordinator, (719) 471-7736 ext. 4# or molly@rmfi.org

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