Join The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO) at Black Lake Ecological Area in Arroyo Grande for a day of invasive species removal and restoration site preparation. LCSLO has been managing and restoring this unique habitat for almost 30 years and is currently working on a restoration site converting an old agricultural field back into native dune scrub habitat. Activities for the day will include removing invasive Sahara mustard (Brassica tournefortii) and perennial veldt grass (Ehrharta calycina) from sensitive areas surrounding rare plants and newly sprouted seedlings. Some areas of the site also need preparation for seeding for over 200 pounds of native seed that has been collected over the past few months!
More information about the specific meeting location will be sent to you before the day of the event.
Bring your preferred sun protection, water bottle, and gloves. The hike to the restoration site is about ¼ mile in soft sand will some slight hills. There are no bathroom facilities at the work site. In the case of rain, the event will be canceled.
The maximum number of participants is 20, so sign up fast! RSVP here. If you have any questions, please email Kylie Schubert at kylies@lcslo.org.