With so many of our regulars out of town, we were concerned that we might not have enough volunteers to accomplish what we wanted to do, but like Goldilocks, we found our seven dedicated volunteers were “just right!”

Shown below from left to right are Karen Lucey, Susan Stewart, Kathy Kettel, Jeff Davis, and Matt Traudt.  Not shown are Karen Richards (our Pollinator Gardens Co-Coordinator with Kathy Kettel) and camera-shy photographer and Fearless Leader, Bob Clemens.  Candid photos by Karen Lucey.

Matt and Jeff loaded two repaired benches on the truck to be relocated around the pond.  (Thanks to Matt Mattoon for the repair job!) Susan cleaned our bird feeders while Karen Lucey blew off the Newhall Trail.  Kathy K culled invasive dog fennel and then joined Karen R to assess our plant signage and pollinator gardens.  Jeff gathered root remnants from the Audubon Pond “accessibility project” while Bob and Matt hauled three truckloads of logs and branches from the pond to the CSA collection area.

The Preserve looks better than ever!🥳

Our next Second Saturday Work Day will be on July 12th. As usual, we will gather in the parking lot at 8:30 AM and will send everyone home by 10 AM. Gloves and eye protection are recommended. Donuts, water, and bug spray will be provided. 🤗 RSVPs are helpful, but not required, to: rclemens318@gmail.com.

May the Forest be with you!🌲 

 Robert “Bob” Clemens

Co-Chair Audubon Newhall Preserve