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Project Leader: Shawn Eggers
Project Leader: Shawn Eggers
Volunteer Opportunity through the Sacramento Tree Foundation
Help steward our region's native oak woodlands and learn about our local ecology by collecting acorns in the fall. Every year, volunteers collect nearly 10,000 acorns that are grown into seedlings by students as they learn about science and social studies. A year after the harvest, the seedlings are ready to be planted at reforestation sites throughout the region. Most of the acorn harvest is undertaken by volunteers who work independently. However, each year the Sacramento Tree Foundation hosts a couple community acorn harvests that are open to the public – no prior training needed. This volunteer opportunity is extended to the club as a community service activity for all ages. These are great events for the whole family - Please feel free to bring the whole family or share with friends and neighbors who may be interested.
Dates / Times / Locations
Sun 10/1 8:45 A.M. - 12 P.M. in Folsom | to register go to sactree.org/acornharvest1
Sun 10/8 8:45 A.M. - 12 P.M. in Natomas | to register go to sactree.org/acornharvest2
Requirements
Register in advance: Space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we are sure to have the necessary number of volunteers.
Youth volunteers: Volunteers under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign their consent form during registration. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. One adult chaperone is required for every 6 youth under 16, or for every 2 youth under 10.
Waiver: All volunteers must pre-register and sign a completed volunteer waiver form during registration and BEFORE participating in the event.
COVID safety: Although we encourage attendees to be fully vaccinated, all attendees can choose to wear facial coverings at their own discretion. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID should not attend, unless more than 5 days have passed and they are asymptomatic and have tested negative on day 6 or later – please provide advance notice of cancellation when possible.
Clothes and shoes: Wear pants, long sleeves, closed-toed hiking boots or shoes, and sun protection. Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. Contact with poison oak, ticks, snakes, bees, or other wildland hazards is possible.
Arrival: Arrive on time. Check-in begins at 8:45 AM and volunteers must be present for the tool safety demonstration at the start of the event.
Food and drink: Bring a refillable water bottle and ample water; some water will be available on site if needed. Light snacks will be provided; please feel free to bring your own food.
Skills: No specific skills or tools required.
Independent Acorn Harvester
If you would like to sign up as an Independent Acorn Harvester then you will need to complete the following:
1.....Sacramento Tree Foundation's interest survey form found here https://sactree.org/programs/acorn-harvest/
2.....Check your email for further instructions and register for both trainings (links will be provided in the email confirmation):
Part 1: Zoom webinar | Thu 9/14 6-8 P.M.
Part 2: Field training date and time TBD
3.....Attend both trainings in late September to learn about identifying native oaks and harvesting viable acorns to receive authorization to harvest acorns under the Tree Foundation's permit.
4.....Harvest acorns on your own time, keep them refrigerated, then label and deliver to the Sacramento Tree Foundation office.
Click here to view the Sacramento Tree Foundation Acorn Collection Protocols https://sactree.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sacramento-Tree-Foundation-Acorn-Harvest-Protocol.pdf
Help steward our region's native oak woodlands and learn about our local ecology by collecting acorns in the fall. Every year, volunteers collect nearly 10,000 acorns that are grown into seedlings by students as they learn about science and social studies. A year after the harvest, the seedlings are ready to be planted at reforestation sites throughout the region. Most of the acorn harvest is undertaken by volunteers who work independently. However, each year the Sacramento Tree Foundation hosts a couple community acorn harvests that are open to the public – no prior training needed. This volunteer opportunity is extended to the club as a community service activity for all ages. These are great events for the whole family - Please feel free to bring the whole family or share with friends and neighbors who may be interested.
Dates / Times / Locations
Sun 10/1 8:45 A.M. - 12 P.M. in Folsom | to register go to sactree.org/acornharvest1
Sun 10/8 8:45 A.M. - 12 P.M. in Natomas | to register go to sactree.org/acornharvest2
Requirements
Register in advance: Space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we are sure to have the necessary number of volunteers.
Youth volunteers: Volunteers under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign their consent form during registration. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. One adult chaperone is required for every 6 youth under 16, or for every 2 youth under 10.
Waiver: All volunteers must pre-register and sign a completed volunteer waiver form during registration and BEFORE participating in the event.
COVID safety: Although we encourage attendees to be fully vaccinated, all attendees can choose to wear facial coverings at their own discretion. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID should not attend, unless more than 5 days have passed and they are asymptomatic and have tested negative on day 6 or later – please provide advance notice of cancellation when possible.
Clothes and shoes: Wear pants, long sleeves, closed-toed hiking boots or shoes, and sun protection. Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. Contact with poison oak, ticks, snakes, bees, or other wildland hazards is possible.
Arrival: Arrive on time. Check-in begins at 8:45 AM and volunteers must be present for the tool safety demonstration at the start of the event.
Food and drink: Bring a refillable water bottle and ample water; some water will be available on site if needed. Light snacks will be provided; please feel free to bring your own food.
Skills: No specific skills or tools required.
Independent Acorn Harvester
If you would like to sign up as an Independent Acorn Harvester then you will need to complete the following:
1.....Sacramento Tree Foundation's interest survey form found here https://sactree.org/programs/acorn-harvest/
2.....Check your email for further instructions and register for both trainings (links will be provided in the email confirmation):
Part 1: Zoom webinar | Thu 9/14 6-8 P.M.
Part 2: Field training date and time TBD
3.....Attend both trainings in late September to learn about identifying native oaks and harvesting viable acorns to receive authorization to harvest acorns under the Tree Foundation's permit.
4.....Harvest acorns on your own time, keep them refrigerated, then label and deliver to the Sacramento Tree Foundation office.
Click here to view the Sacramento Tree Foundation Acorn Collection Protocols https://sactree.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sacramento-Tree-Foundation-Acorn-Harvest-Protocol.pdf
