The San Pablo Watershed Neighbors Education & Restoration Society
Public Meeting - October 4, 7:00pm El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante Heath Bartosh: Historic Black Walnut Trees Did you know that the tallest black walnut tree in Contra Costa County is found on San Pablo Creek? Heath Bartosh, Senior Botanist with Nomad Ecology, LLC, will talk about the history of black walnuts in the Bay Area as well as share some recent genetic discoveries. The setting is apt as several old black walnut trees reside behind the El Sobrante Library! ____________________________________________________ SPAWNERS Creek Restoration Documentary This video documents a 5-year restoration project that SPAWNERS did with the East Bay Municipal Utility District. Cleaning, bank-stabilization, and planting projects on Appian and Wilkie Creeks were done with the help of community volunteers and students from De Anza High School as well as the local Boys & Girls Club. This video was produced by Kirston Koths of Oak Leaf Studios, and is best enjoyed in 1080p, stereo. - Read about our work over the last 15 years here. ___________________________________________________ Who is SPAWNERS? We are a group of volunteers from our community who are working together to protect San Pablo Creek. We restore creek banks, remove invasive plant species, plant lovely natives, monitor creek quality, and help others learn about and appreciate our local creeks. We invite you to join us. Volunteer or Become a Member. By joining SPAWNERS and volunteering to help care for our creeks you will enrich your life and that of your community by making the San Pablo Creek watershed a special place worth living in. SPAWNERS leads a variety of projects and events throughout the year: El Sobrante Library Creekside Park Project Wilkie Creek Outdoor Classroom Project Other Creek Restoration/Stewardship Workdays Check the SPAWNERS Calendar: SPAWNERS Calendar Contact us if you are interested: Contact Us | Coming events...
View our Calendar Weed Team <now on 4th Thursday Thursday: Oct 27 Location El Sobrante Library 4191 Appian Way El Sobrante, CA 94803 Volunteer Workday Sat.,Oct 10, 10:30am - noon Urban Tilth site in Richmond. Please check back for more information... Volunteer Workday Sat.,Nov 12, 9:30am - noon Behind De Anza High School Near 4775 Santa Rita Road El Sobrante, CA Join us at the Wilkie Creek site! People with all levels of experience are welcome. Please wear sturdy shoes, comfortable work clothes, and bring a water bottle. SPAWNERS will provide tools, gloves, and snacks. Please RSVP if bringing a group of 4 people or more to helen@thewatershedproject.org or 510-665-3538. Groups of 10 or more minor volunteers (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Every volunteer must have valid waivers on file. Volunteers under 18 must have their waivers signed by a parent or legal guardian. Click here for waiver forms and more information. Water Bug Team TBD Join us for a family-friendly event as we look for bugs in one of our locals creeks. Please RSVP to helen@thewatershedproject.org to reserve your spot.
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