Santa Margarita Community Forestry

March 14, 2009 — 9 - 11 AM

Demonstration Forest Work Party
Volunteers are invited to help take care of the Demonstration Forest, located along the H St. entrance to Santa Margarita School. Please bring your own garden tools, if possible. Treats and refreshments provided. More info: 549-9319 or info@smcf.org

April 27, 2009 — 9 AM - 3 PM

Demonstration Forest Clean-up/Oak Trail Prep
Thanks to the California Conservation Corps for volunteer service to the school and community!

May 01, 2009 — 9 - Noon

Learning Among the Oaks
Santa Margarita School's K - 3rd grade, Special Education and Home School students will be on the oak trail this spring learning about habitats, life cycles and adaptations.

May 02, 2009 —

Art at the Barn
Come celebrate The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County's 25th anniversary and enjoy local barn art at the historic Octagon Barn. See lcslo.org for details.

May 08, 2009 — 9 - Noon

Learning Among the Oaks
Santa Margarita School's K - 3rd grade, Special Education and Home School students will be on the oak trail this spring learning about habitats, life cycles and adaptations.

May 22, 2009 — 9 - Noon

Learning Among the Oaks
Santa Margarita School's K - 3rd grade, Special Education and Home School students will be on the oak trail this spring learning about habitats, life cycles and adaptations.

May 29, 2009 — 9 - Noon

Learning Among the Oaks
Santa Margarita School's K - 3rd grade, Special Education and Home School students will be on the oak trail this spring learning about habitats, life cycles and adaptations.

June 05, 2009 — 6 -9 PM

Art at The Land Conservancy
Exhibition and reception at The Land Conservancy office, 547 Marsh St., showcasing SLOPE art (San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment). See flyer on e-news page.

June 05, 2009 — 10 - Noon

Learning Among the Oaks
Santa Margarita School's K - 3rd grade, Special Education and Home School students will be on the oak trail this spring learning about habitats, life cycles and adaptations.

June 18, 2009 — 9:30 AM

Watering/Trail oak seedling care
SAMPSON Meet at trail entrance (or arrange carpool from SLO); wear hiking shoes. Job takes ~ 45 min. total (less if more helpers)

June 24, 2009 — 9:30 AM

Watering/Trail oak seedling care
THOMAS

July 02, 2009 — 9:30 AM

Watering/Trail oak seedling care
MCDOWELL/CORTINA

July 08, 2009 — 9:30 AM

Watering/Trail oak seedling care
THOMAS

July 16, 2009 — 9:30 AM

Watering/Trail oak seedling care
OSBORNE/CORTINA

July 22, 2009 — 9:30 AM

Watering & Nest Box Cleaning
COSTIGAN/OSBORNE/THOMAS

July 30, 2009 — 9:30 AM

Watering/Trail oak seedling care
MCDOWELL

August 05, 2009 — 9:30 AM

Watering/Trail oak seedling care
Carol S./Jane T.

August 13, 2009 — 9:30 AM

Watering/Trail oak seedling care
Jane T.

August 19, 2009 — 9:30 AM

Watering/Trail oak seedling care
Carol S./Jane T./Casey D.

October 03, 2009 — 9:00 AM - Noon

San Luis Obispo County Creek Day
Annual event to clean-up our creeks and prepare for winter storms. Volunteers needed. Details at creekday.org

October 07, 2009 — 9 AM - 1 PM

The Great AgVenture
Beverly Gingg, Learning Among the Oaks Program, will present "Oaks and Wildlife" activity for 4th graders participating in the 7th Annual Great AgVenture at the Paso Robles Event Center. This fantastic event is presented annually by the SLO County Farm Bureau's Agriculture Education Committee.

November 06, 2009 — 6-9 PM

ART ECO ~ Artist Reception and Conservation Benefit
Frame Works invites you to the 4th annual ART ECO, a group exhibition of art created from reclaimed materials. Proceeds benefit The Land Conservancy of SLO County. Frame Works is located at 339 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. More info at www.sloart.com

December 05, 2009 — 5:00-6:30 PM

Octagon Barn Holiday Lighting
This festive event will feature the lighting of the Barn with nearly a mile of energy efficient holiday lights thanks to PG&E. It will also feature unique Holiday gifts that benefit the Octagon Barn including hand-painted shingles, limited edition etched wine glasses, embroidered Barn hats and much more. Proceeds support The Land Conservancy's efforts to restore this historic agricultural landmark and bring it to life as a community gathering place and ag education center. The Barn is located just S of San Luis Obispo on S. Higuera. More info at www.lcslo.org

January 16, 2010 — 9:30-11:30 AM

Trail Nest Box Work Day
Installation and maintenance of songbird nest boxes (7) in the Learning Among the Oaks trail area.

January 30, 2010 — 9:00 AM - Noon

Demonstration Forest Work Day
Cub Scout Pack #125 mulching and weeding party.

February 17, 2010 — 9 AM - 3 PM

Demonstration Forest Work Day
California Conservation Corps crew mulching, weeding and trail maintenance project.

March 05, 2010 — 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Trail Scouting Hike
Prep. for Spring - Learning Among the Oaks.

March 13, 2010 — 9 AM - 1 PM

Trail and Forest Work Day
Volunteers will be working on trail nest boxes (finishing predator guard project), trimming DF trees, and getting started on DF tool shed shelving project.

March 16, 2010 — 1:10 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Meeting

March 29, 2010 — 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Ranch Tour/Trail Scouting Hike

March 30, 2010 — 1:10 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Meeting

April 06, 2010 — 9 AM - 3 PM

California Conservation Corps Trail Clearing (Victor and Crew)

April 13, 2010 — 9 AM - 3 PM

California Conservation Corps Trail Clearing (Victor and Crew)

April 13, 2010 — 1 PM

Trail Docent/Student Oak Ambassador Training Hike

April 15, 2010 — 9 - 11 AM

Trail Entrance Planting/DF Work (Kevin O. & BG)

April 16, 2010 — 8:30 - 11:30 AM

Learning Among the Oaks ~ 5th Anniversary Program

April 22, 2010 — 9 AM

Earth Day/Mrs. Bresnahan's K Class Tree (Desert Willow) Planting at DF

April 28, 2010 — 9 AM

Ms. T.C. Flynn's Special Education Class Tree (Calif. Buckeye) Planting at DF

April 28, 2010 — 10:20 - 11:30 AM

Mrs. Goossen's 1st Grade Hike - "Home on the Range"/Habitats

April 30, 2010 — 9 - 10 AM

Mrs. Lewis's K Hike - "Let's Go Explore!"

April 30, 2010 — 10 - 11 AM

Mrs. Bresnahan's K Hike - "Let's Go Explore!"

May 05, 2010 — 1:15-2:30 PM

Mrs. Teel's 1st/2nd Grade Hike - All About Life Cycles

May 07, 2010 — 9:15 - 10:30 AM

Mrs. Griffith's 2nd Grade Hike - All About Life Cycles

May 12, 2010 — 9:15 - 10:30 AM

Mr. Klatt's 3rd Grade Hike - "Tricks of the Trail" - Adaptations

May 14, 2010 — 9:15 - 10:30 AM

Mrs. Robertson's 3rd Grade Hike - "Tricks of the Trail" - Adaptations

May 19, 2010 — 1:15-2:30 PM

Ms. T.C. Flynn's Special Education Class Hike - Discovering Life on the Trail

May 24, 2010 — 10:00 - 11:30 AM

4-H SLO Scientist Oak Woodland Wildlife Study Group Hike
Owl ecology labs on April 26 and May 10, Rm. 8, 10 - 11:30 AM; Beginning birding hike with Casey Dilg to wrap up spring session.

May 26, 2010 — 9 AM

Learning Among the Oaks Intern/Docent Season Wrap Up Meeting

June 02, 2010 — 2 PM

School Nature Challenge Awards - Grand Prize Drawing

August 14, 2010 — 9:30-11:30 AM

Santa Margarita 4-H ~ Demonstration Forest Clean-up

September 18, 2010 — 11 AM - 1 PM

Cal Poly WOW Service Project at DF

September 27, 2010 — 4:00 PM

CPNM Gateway Committee Meeting
Seven Sisters Trading Post

October 23, 2010 — 9 AM

Make a Difference Day Tree Planting
Sign up for your free 15 gal. tree (limited quantity, for Santa Margarita and Garden Farms property owners only) on the main smcf.org page. Thanks to project leader Greg Saenz. If you're interested in volunteering to help plant trees (for homeowners who need assistance), please contact Bev Gingg, bgingg@smcf.org

October 30, 2010 — 9 - 11 AM

Nest Box Maintenance Work Day
Tentative date for cleaning/maintaining nest boxes on the Learning Among the Oaks Trail. Thanks to project leader Jane Thomas.

January 11, 2011 — 12:30 - 1:00 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Interview Prep. Workshop
Workshop presented by Cal Poly - Learning Among the Oaks - Intern Valerie Grant for Santa Margarita School 5th and 6th grade Student Oak Ambassador candidates.

January 16, 2011 — 1 PM

Demonstration Forest Work Party
Cub Scout Pack #125 will be mulching and weeding. Thank you, Mighty Mulchers!

January 18, 2011 — 6 -9 PM

Annual Conservation Reception
Join us for The Land Conservancy's ANNUAL RECEPTION in celebration of our recent conservation accomplishments. This special event is an exclusive benefit for our members and donors. What’s Happening? • Lively presentation from Executive Director, Bob Hill • Stunning slide show of our work • Delicious hors d’oeuvres • Festive gathering of conservation friends and supporters. We invite you to join us in toasting to the future of local conservation; RSVP REQUIRED. To RSVP or request an Annual Report, call 544-9096, ext 18 or e-mail teresat@LCSLO.org.

January 20, 2011 — 1:10 - 2:35 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Interviews
Student Oak Ambassador interviews at Santa Margarita School. Good luck to the candidates!

January 24, 2011 — 6 PM

Carrizo Plain National Monument ~ Santa Margarita Gateway Kick-Off
Invited community leaders and representatives will meet at The Range for light supper and good conversation about Gateway benefits for the community and the unique resources of the CPNM. More information about invitations/RSVP: 438-4618

February 03, 2011 — 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Orientation Meeting

February 10, 2011 — 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Training Session
Fungi, Lichens and Invertebrates Hike with Dennis Sheridan

February 17, 2011 — 1:15-2:30 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Training Session
Native Plants and People with LATO Team

February 24, 2011 — 1:15-2:30 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Training Session
Wildlife + Outdoor Safety/First Aid with Glenn Sparks

February 28, 2011 — 4:00 PM

CPNM Gateway Committee Meeting
Carrizo Plain National Monument - Santa Margarita Gateway Committee usually meets at this time on the 4th Monday of each month at The Porch. We're working together to bring Gateway benefits to Santa Margarita while promoting public appreciation of the Carrizo Plain's unique resources and natural beauty. Those interested in helping out or getting more information are encouraged to join us at The Porch.

March 03, 2011 — 1:15-2:30 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Training Session
Soil, Rocks and Fossils with John McCabe and LATO Team

March 12, 2011 —

CPNM Gateway Committee Preview Tour
Tentative date for Gateway Committee members and business community representatives to do preview tour of the Carrizo Plain National Monument.

March 17, 2011 — 1:15-2:30 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Training Session + 4-H SLO Scientist Oak Study Group
Oak Rangeland Ecology and Ranch Stewardship with George Work and the LATO Team

March 24, 2011 — 1:15-2:30 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Training Session + 4-H SLO Scientist Oak Study Group
Wildlife and First Aid Training with Glenn Sparks and the LATO Team

March 31, 2011 — 1:15-2:30 PM

Student Oak Ambassador Training Session + 4-H SLO Scientist Oak Study Group
Demonstration and Practice - How to lead a hike and present a trail interpretive station.

April 07, 2011 — 1:15 PM

Oak Ambassador Vesting Ceremony
Presentation of vest for newly minted student Oak Ambassadors!

April 16, 2011 — 9 AM - 4 PM

CPNM Gateway Spring Tour
4/4/11-Tour spaces have all been filled! If you'd like to be on the waiting list (notification expected 4/12), please send an e-mail to info@smcf.org with your name and the number of people in your group. Thanks!

April 29, 2011 — 9:30-11:30 AM

Special Guided Hike on the Learning Among the Oaks Trail
Hike will be led by student Oak Ambassadors from Santa Margarita School and will feature favorite discoveries about the oak ecosystem and rangeland conservation. Group size is limited/by invitation only.

May 07, 2011 — 8:00 AM -

Santa Margarita Community Clean-up Day
Organized by Santa Margarita Beautiful. Go to santamargaritabeautiful.org for more information.

June 15, 2011 — 9:30 -11:00 AM

LATO Nest Box Monitoring

June 29, 2011 — 9:30 - 11 AM

LATO Nest Box Monitoring/Oak Care

July 13, 2011 — 9:30 -11:00 AM

LATO Nest Box Monitoring

July 27, 2011 — 9:30 -11:00 AM

LATO Nest Box Monitoring/Oak Care

August 10, 2011 — 9 AM

CCC Workday at the Demonstration Forest
Clean up the DF and get ready for the start of new school year!

August 22, 2011 — 4:00 PM

CPNM Gateway Committee Meeting
At The Porch. Meeting to be led by Robert Campbell and will be followed by a 5 PM Santa Margarita Savor Committee meeting.

September 17, 2011 — TBD

Cal Poly WOW Service Project at the Demonstration Forest
Cal Poly WOW Service Project Group will be back for another year of service at the DF. Thank you, Cal Poly!

October 22, 2011 — 10 AM - 2 PM

Make a Difference Day Oak Tree Planting
Cal Poly, Santa Margarita Lions Club, Santa Margarita Boy Scouts, A Rocha and community volunteers will join forces to plant 50 valley oak saplings and will provide help as needed for recipients of free (limited number - sign up now through button on home page) landscape trees.

November 12, 2011 — 9 AM

Cub Scout Pack #125
Tentative date for return of the Mighty Mulchers for another service project at the DF.

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