Fueled by donuts, ten Newhall Preserves volunteers labored in the early morning heat on our "Second Saturday Work Day" on July 8th at the Audubon Newhall Preserve.
Shown in the photo from left to right are David Buzzard, Co-Chair Bob Clemens, Vice-Chair Matt Mattoon, Newhall Intern Rylie Tiemann, Sal Gioia, John Grobe, Karen Lucey, Thaddaeus Rios, and Co-Chair Jack Coleman. Not shown is Meaghan Ellis who arrived after the photo was taken, but she promptly pitched in and "turned over" the mulch pile in the storage area.
The second photo is Rylie Tiemann, our summer intern. Karen Lucey led a crew to remove branches from around the Audubon Pond while Matt and Bob harvested a large log to place in the pond near the observation deck in hopes that the local turtles would entertain our visitors. Jack Coleman led a crew to use milled asphalt to fill potholes in the drive and parking lot, and to level the area where we will place new interpretative panels. Thanks to all who helped, as the Preserve has never looked better.
Our next work day will be Saturday August 12th from 8:30 to 10 AM. Bring gloves and eye protection. Donuts, water, and bug spray will be provided. RSVPs are not necessary but helpful to RClemens318@gmail.com.