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Stewards of the Sequoia Trail News -November 2016
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Volunteer Passes Awarded
Twelve Stewards of the Sequoia members have been awarded with 2017 Volunteer Passes for having volunteered in excess of 250 hours. These pass provides free enter to public lands and parks
such as Yosemite and Kings Canyon. Many thanks to these twelve for all the great work they have done to keep our trails clear of downed trees and brush and rut free.
| Roger Bolin |
John Tucker |
Bryan Widholm |
Bob Shetler |
| Manfred Ochsner |
Curtis Newman |
Dave Babroff |
Morrow Fleet |
| Peter Tuning |
Greg Johnson |
Ken Ferguson |
Chris Horgan |
Forest Volunteer Appreciation Lunch Event
Stewards of the Sequoia volunteers are invited to the Sequoia National Forest volunteer appreciation BBQ next Saturday 11/5. District Ranger Al Watson is hosting this annual event to show
appreciation for all volunteers. Come for some great food and camaraderie
WHEN- Saturday, November 5th. Time: 12:00 to 2:00.
WHERE- Riverside Park – Kern River Road – Kernville
Ranger Al thanking volunteers at the 2014 BBQ
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FREE MONEY FOR TRAILS-
When you shop at AmazonSmile this holiday season, Amazon can donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the charity of your choosing.
Go to AmazonSmile
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-4690961 login and select California Trail Users Coalition as your charity (Stewards is a sub division of CTUC). Then 0.5% of your purchases will help support Stewards of the Sequoia every time you shop.
This does work with 70 Stewards members so far doing it. We need more to take part.
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Your Help Is Needed
Volunteers are needed on the following dates to help maintain trails and prevent closures. We have very few volunteers for most dates and no one has signed up as yet up for 12/3 or 12/17.
The work is fun and rewarding. Please sign up for one of these Stewards Trail Appreciation Days-
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11/12/16 Trail project determined based on weather and trail conditions
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11/19/16 Trail project determined based on weather and trail conditions
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12/3/16 Trail project determined based on weather and trail conditions
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12/17/16 Trail project determined based on weather and trail conditions
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Most dates will be using dirt bikes to access remote trails the forest service cannot maintain. If you do not have a dirt bike and want to help, then please mention that when you register and we will connect you with a project that does not require dirt bikes.
You can learn more about Trail Appreciation Days at
http://stewardsofthesequoia.org/events-schedule.htm
Campfires Allowed In Most Campgrounds in the Forest
PORTERVILLE, California, October 7, 2016 – In response to the decreasing fire danger, the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument announced today, a
declaration to reduce fire restrictions, effective immediately. Campfires and charcoal barbecues will once again be permitted inside most developed campgrounds and other designated areas.
“This is not an end to fire restrictions, we continue have concern about human caused wildfires,” stated Forest Supervisor Kevin Elliott. “Please adhere to the regulations if you choose
to have a campfire, make sure your campfire is kept small, confined to a cleared area, and extinguished completely before you leave.”
Visitors must have a valid California Campfire Permit in their possession for any type of fire use. Permits are available free of charge at any Forest Service, Cal Fire or BLM office.
For a list of those areas that now allow campfires and charcoal barbecues, please stop by a Forest office. This information can also be found on the Sequoia National Forest website
http://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia/
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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL BUSINESS |
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Crossroads Mini Mart conveniently located in the heart of the town at 6209 Lake Isabella Boulevard just off the 178 exit offers fuel, food and supplies. Just across from the Crossroads Diner and Bank of America.
Support the local
businesses that support keeping your trails open and tell them thanks for supporting Stewards.
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