Spears Woods Saturday October 5
We had decent wind for burning brush piles, though it was warmer than optimal. After wading our way in to the work site, near Boomerang Slough, we began clearing honeysuckle and an appalling amount of multi-flora rose. Clearing the rose was a heroic effort shared by several, including first-time Palos volunteer Frank who came with son Anthony.
We had two fires, two chainsaws and a gas brush cutter, and got a substantial patch cleared in our three-hour stint there. I believe we're coming back this Saturdayy as more awaits us.
McClaughrey Springs Woods Sunday October 6
Diana and the volunteer team cut brush at McClaughrey Springs but were unable to burn as wind/humidity lay outside the parameters of our burn permit. I missed this one due to the Art Fair at Little Red Schoolhouse, but was told they managed to cut an impressive amount of brush. That's what usually happens when you can't burn, as you're cutting and stacking steadily and not distracted by the fire.
She's planning to burn the cut brush this afternoon, so if I finish up here at the desktop I still may get a shot at it.
Little Red Schoolhouse Arts and Crafts Fair
Julie P., Kathy Bruch and I spent the day at Little Red, engaging shoppers at the 59th Arts and Crafts Fair in conversation about Palos Restoration Project. In 2005 Julie came across Roger Keller at the same event, happenstance that led to me volunteering at Hidden Pond, and eventually all over Palos.
Roger insisted we weren't recruiting, we were building awareness, and that's the tack I try to take. People stopping at our table were wonderfully gracious and supportive, and we appreciate the time they spent with us. We also appreciate the hospitality and support of the team at Little Red.
We had decent wind for burning brush piles, though it was warmer than optimal. After wading our way in to the work site, near Boomerang Slough, we began clearing honeysuckle and an appalling amount of multi-flora rose. Clearing the rose was a heroic effort shared by several, including first-time Palos volunteer Frank who came with son Anthony.
We had two fires, two chainsaws and a gas brush cutter, and got a substantial patch cleared in our three-hour stint there. I believe we're coming back this Saturdayy as more awaits us.
McClaughrey Springs Woods Sunday October 6
Diana and the volunteer team cut brush at McClaughrey Springs but were unable to burn as wind/humidity lay outside the parameters of our burn permit. I missed this one due to the Art Fair at Little Red Schoolhouse, but was told they managed to cut an impressive amount of brush. That's what usually happens when you can't burn, as you're cutting and stacking steadily and not distracted by the fire.
She's planning to burn the cut brush this afternoon, so if I finish up here at the desktop I still may get a shot at it.
Little Red Schoolhouse Arts and Crafts Fair
Julie P., Kathy Bruch and I spent the day at Little Red, engaging shoppers at the 59th Arts and Crafts Fair in conversation about Palos Restoration Project. In 2005 Julie came across Roger Keller at the same event, happenstance that led to me volunteering at Hidden Pond, and eventually all over Palos.
Roger insisted we weren't recruiting, we were building awareness, and that's the tack I try to take. People stopping at our table were wonderfully gracious and supportive, and we appreciate the time they spent with us. We also appreciate the hospitality and support of the team at Little Red.
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