Forest Aid 2011- Please come!!!

[DennisDawg]

Last weekend I guess there was snow and they did not plant. So, today was day one and by luck, I was there to help folks. My group had kids and adults. They worked hard but had fun. All the groups planted 1200 little trees!!!

I had to get up at about 4:45 AM and was going slow and grumpy . . . but I know by the end of the day, I'd feel good just like before. And, it was true, tree planting makes one feel very happy!!!!

I'll be up again on 26-MAR-11 if you'd like to say hi!

Please come help.

A few pictures.

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[DennisDawg]

Outdoor Adventure USA
Forest Aid
Angeles National Forest - April 2, 2001

On Thursday afternoon, August 26, 2009, the Station Fire started in the Angeles National Forest, approximately 4 miles north of the town of La Cañada Flintridge, along the Angeles Crest Highway. The wildfire was determined to be the act of arson, and has the distinction of being the largest fire in Los Angeles County to-date and the 10th largest fire in California since 1933. It caused the deaths of two firefighters as it grew to over 160,000 acres before t was contained on October 16, 2009.
Today the campgrounds, mountains and roadsides all show the scars of the fire’s destruction. It will be many years if not decades for those scars to no longer dominate the landscape. The forest will in many places recover naturally but in others it very much needs our help!

The Tree People and Angeles National Forest are working to correct that by planting trees as part of Forest Aid! The tree planting is a continuation of successful efforts for two years in San Bernardino National forest where approximately 50,000 trees were planted by Forest Aid. Over all the forest Service believes 1.5 million trees need to be planted in the Station Fire area of which 75,000 will be done as part of Forest Aid.

This is where you can help!! After trading PMs with Dave, we picked a date and are asking you to sign up and come help plant trees. The work is not hard. All tools, hardhats and gloves are provided along with instruction and supervision. You should plan on showing up at around 8:30 AM and being done planting by about 1 PM. You should bring water and a snack, wear hard soled shoes and appropriate clothing for the mountains.

Please use this link to sign up for Saturday April 2, 2011! If this date fills up, we’ll also do April 3.

http://forestaid.net/volunteer

[DaveK]

Dennis:

Thanks for bring this to our attention. The areas affected by the fires are favorite recreation areas for all of us. I hope we can get some volunteers to help in this great cause.

[cruiserlarry]

This is a great opportunity to give back to the community, and show folks another side of the off-road world. I only wish I had more notice - I have a previous commitment - but I encourage anyone who has the day available to "represent" - this is a great cause, and a fantastic way for OAUSA to increase exposure in a way that benefits everyone...thanks, David for posting this information.

Will they be doing additional dates after the 4/1-4/2 weekend ?? It would be nice to go up with big group if we can arrange it in advance...

[OLLIE]

Will they be doing additional dates after the 4/1-4/2 weekend ?? It would be nice to go up with big group if we can arrange it in advance...

It looks like they will be doing it every weekend up through May 1st. Maybe we can put something together for a group showing at the end of April. If we can agree on a date then I can contact them about going as an OAUSA group. I can't over the next few weekends due to rpior engagements. I'm available after the weekend of April 16th though.

[cruiserlarry]

It looks like they will be doing it every weekend up through May 1st. Maybe we can put something together for a group showing at the end of April. If we can agree on a date then I can contact them about going as an OAUSA group. I can't over the next few weekends due to prior engagements. I'm available after the weekend of April 16th though.

I'm game for that -

Anyone interested in going as a OAUSA group post up which day works best - 4/23, 4/24, 4/30, 5/1 - and let's see what we can do to make this happen...

[OLLIE]

I created a poll at the top of the page. We'll close the poll on April 3rd and start working on the details.

[DennisDawg]

I created a poll at the top of the page. We'll close the poll on April 3rd and start working on the details.

OK, so no interest in April 2 . . . I'll change the title then . . . not sure I can be there for many of the other dates . . .

[OLLIE]

Since I'm getting back from a trip on the 17th I should wait at least one weekend before leaving the wife at home again. The 30th is my preference but I can make any of the days work.

[SP Jon M3]

Are we as a group still planning to attend this event? If so I'd still be interested in joining.