November 27 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join Sequoia Riverlands Trust for a special Stewardship Day at Kaweah Oaks Preserve!
This volunteer day will focus on preparing the landscape for a future cultural burn, a traditional land management practice used by Indigenous communities for generations to care for the land. Volunteers will help clear overgrown vegetation, remove dead plant material, and prepare the area for future restoration efforts.
No prior experience is necessary. All tools and guidance will be provided.
What to Expect
- Hands-on stewardship activities, including clearing vegetation, pruning trees, and removing dead plant material
- Working alongside SRT staff and fellow volunteers to prepare the area for a future cultural burn
- Learning about cultural burning and its role in maintaining healthy ecosystems
- Outdoor physical activity, including walking on uneven terrain, bending, lifting, and carrying vegetation
- Opportunities to connect with others who share an interest in conservation and land stewardship
Why It Matters
Cultural burning is a traditional land management practice that has been used by Indigenous communities for thousands of years to maintain healthy landscapes. These carefully managed, low-intensity fires help reduce excess vegetation, support native biodiversity, and encourage the growth of culturally significant plants.
By helping prepare the landscape for a future cultural burn, volunteers contribute to the restoration of these important practices and help create healthier, more resilient ecosystems at Kaweah Oaks Preserve.
RSVP
Please RSVP for each volunteer (including youth)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need experience to volunteer?
No experience is necessary. Staff will provide instructions and guidance for all activities, and volunteers of all skill levels are welcome.
Will there be an actual fire during this event?
No. This volunteer day is focused on preparing the landscape for a future cultural burn. No burning will take place during the event.
What should I wear and bring?
Please bring plenty of drinking water, snacks to stay energized, and sun protection such as a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Volunteers should wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and comfortable clothing that can get dirty. Work gloves are also recommended if available.
What kind of physical activity should I expect?
Activities may include walking on uneven terrain, bending, pruning, lifting, and carrying vegetation. Volunteers are encouraged to work at a comfortable pace and take breaks as needed.
I still have questions! Who do I contact?
Please reach out to Education & Volunteer Coordinator Nicole Buckner