Volunteers and seed‑collection events expand open‑space restoration work

Aug 4, 2026

Alex reported growing volunteer participation (20+ at a recent event) and said staff will run seed‑collection and restoration projects, supported by a proposed $8,000 restoration supplies line in the 2027 operating budget.

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Alex told the committee that the volunteer program continues to expand and that more residents are joining Monday night restoration projects; he said "last week, we had over 20 volunteers show up," enabling heavier‑lift restoration work. He asked members to help recruit for upcoming activities, including an adopt‑a‑trail crew working on Abrams Gulch and a seed‑collection event on the 10th at Haymaker Trailhead to gather Great Basin wild rye for restoration mixes.

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