What's In An Outing

What To Wear & Bring

• Sturdy gloves - We work on prickly things like thistles, so hand protection is strongly recommended. We have gloves you can borrow, but if you come often you may want to bring your own.
• Sturdy shoes/boots - We walk through thick meadows and brush, and up/down steep slopes, so sturdy footwear is recommended. Seeds from meadow plants often embed themselves in shoes and socks; some wear gaiters or tuck their pant legs in their boots to help avoid this.
• Long pants - Because we work among thistles and brush (inluding poison oak), long pants are recommended for leg protection.
• Long sleeves - Some also like to protect their arms by wearing long sleeves; others like to stay cool by wearing short sleaves.
• Clothing layers - Morning outings can start out cool, and evening outings can finish up that way, so you may want to bring additional layers to remove or put on as necessary.
• Hat - Some wear hats to keep the sun out of their eyes and off their heads.
• Sunscreen - Depending on the time of day, the sun can be intense; wear sunscrean as appropriate for your specific needs.
• Water - Especially good to have on a hot day.
• Tools - We provide tools for volunteers to use, but if you have a favorite tool of your own feel free to bring it along.