What You’ll Help Do:
Remove non-native brush from the oak woodlands surrounding the Alliance-owned Hartland Marsh to promote the growth of young oaks and native forbs. This long, narrow section of woodlands, surrounded by development and a marsh, it is a critical habitat for wildlife species like birds, bats, and insects.

Schedule:
Join us each day, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25, and learn what it takes to restore the oak woodlands of the Hartland Marsh Preserve.

All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
We need brush haulers and trained swampers (volunteers who create brush piles) and brush-cutters. NPS certified sawyers are welcome and encouraged to bring their own chainsaw and PPE.

However, no experience is necessary and there’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Certified and friendly staff and volunteer crew leaders will provide hands-on training to get you started right away.

Registration:
To help us plan this event with your needs in mind, please register by Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. 

Limit: 50 volunteers 

Parking and Volunteer Check-In:

• Registrants will receive a confirmation email a day or two ahead the project with parking and check-in details.
• Parking may be limited, so please consider ride-sharing.
• There is no overnight camping or base camp for this project.

What to Bring:

• Bring winter-appropriate footwear. If snowy/icy, consider snowshoes and ice cleats (Micro Spikes, Yak Traks, etc.) for secure footing.
• A plastic sled and/or backpack for hauling gear may prove helpful.
• Appropriate ‘near-fire’ clothing (no synthetics – leave that fancy coat at home).
• Clothing to dress in layers (for warmth and to keep dry).
• A daypack, sunscreen, and leather gloves.
• A water bottle(s) and a thermos filled with a warm beverage.
• NPS certified sawyers are welcome and encouraged to bring your own saw and PPE.

Questions?
Please contact Steve Pence, Land Restoration Specialist, by emailing: Steve@iceagetrail.org

We hope to see you soon!