Native Tree Stewardship Day

​Join us for a Native Tree Stewardship Day, along the American River at Sailor Bar! Every majestic Valley Oak was once a tiny seedling trying to survive one of the most vulnerable stages of its life- its first few California summers. Many oak seedlings won't survive the summer bottleneck without a little luck. This Saturday morning, help us tip the odds in favor of a few that do.

​We'll spend the morning tending to naturally established native tree seedlings (including oaks, walnuts, and buckeyes), by removing dense annual grasses and other competing vegetation around the seedlings, applying mulch to conserve soil moisture, and providing supplemental water during the hottest, driest part of the year. By helping them through this seasonal bottleneck, we're investing in the next generation of native tree canopy: creating future habitat for wildlife, supporting beneficial mycorrhizal fungi, and helping ensure these trees continue shaping the American River Parkway for generations, and perhaps centuries, to come.

​Please feel free to bring your iNaturalist app to observe plants and wildlife along the way!

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​We will meet at 8:30am at the picnic tables by the Olive Avenue entrance and parking areas (8266 Olive Ave). After a brief introduction, we’ll head out on a walk together to visit several locations with tree seedlings. (Please contact us if you’re arriving late and we’ll help you find the group.)

​Parking passes provided for all volunteers without a County parks pass!

​What to wear/bring: Sturdy shoes, long pants (recommended for the brush), water bottle, gloves or a bucket (if you have them), & your iNaturalist app (optional)

​No experience? No problem! We’ll give you everything you need to get started.

​Questions? Reach out at SailorBarStewards@gmail.com