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Franklin Canyon Park Transformation (MRCA)

Agency: Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority

Description:
This project is an ongoing effort, tackling different areas in this huge park at different times. You will be participating in a major upgrade in this park and every month the tasks will vary. Tasks will include but not be limited to:
Maintaining the trails;
Invasive plant removal;
Rock replacement;
Slope regrading;
Erosion protection;
Planting native plants;
Painting benches; etc...

We will also be assisting the park to become more disabled accessible by widening trails and removing steps in certain areas to improve accessibility .

Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and remember to protect yourself from the sun and bring water! Also, if you have a shovel or a steel rake you could bring from home it would be much appreciated!

Please download the detailed map to Franklin Canyon Park to help you find the project!

Volunteers for this project must be at least 13 years of age.

Before signing up for this project by clicking on "Sign up for this project", any volunteer under the age of 18 will also need to print out a minor release form for this project. The volunteer's parent or guardian must sign it. Click here to download our Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minor Child. Bring the completed form with you to the project.

[Based on this project description, if you feel you need accommodations to participate in this project (e.g. sign language interpretation, alternative formats for written materials, accessible facilities), please email us at info@laworks.com]

Impact Areas: Environment, Environment: Conservation, Environment

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Environment

Skills: There are no skills specified for this project.

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Selected Occurrence
Saturday, November 14, 2009
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Project Leader(s): Ailene Batoon, Laurana Thomas (send email)
Size Limit: 50
Location: Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (Hollywood / Beverly Hills)
The full project address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up.
Accommodations for volunteers with disabilities: You will have the opportunity to request accommodations after you sign up for this project.
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