What's In An Outing

What To Wear & Bring
The rule of thumb is to wear/bring whatever will help you feel comfortable and productive. Some of the
things volunteers like to wear/bring include:
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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.
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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.
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Long pants
- Because we work among thistles and brush (inluding poison oak), long pants are recommended
for leg protection.
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Long sleeves
- Some also like to protect their arms by wearing long sleeves; others like to stay cool
by wearing short sleaves.
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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.
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Hat
- Some wear hats to keep the sun out of their eyes and off their heads.
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Sunscreen
- Depending on the time of day, the sun can be intense; wear sunscrean as appropriate for your
specific needs.
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Water
- Especially good to have on a hot day.
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Tools
- We provide tools for volunteers to use, but if you have a favorite tool of your own feel free
to bring it along.

If you have comments or suggestions, email shell(at)corp.webtv.net
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