Diablo Mountain South
Fence Removal
ODLT needs 6-8 volunteers to assist with removing a 2.2-mile boundary fence at our Diablo Mountain South property on Saturday, Oct 13. This will ensure wildlife connectivity between the property and surrounding public lands within the Diablo Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA) and Summer Lake Wildlife Area.
Please bring work gloves, long sleeve shirts, sunscreen, and wide-brimmed hats. We will provide fence post pullers and wire cutters, but you’re more than welcome to bring your own. There are no facilities on the property. We’ll provide snacks and beverages, but please bring your preferred food, water, and appropriate clothing for the weather and terrain.
Volunteers may camp Friday night at PLAYA in nearby Summer Lake, which has facilities (bathrooms, showers, internet, a common room, and other amenities). Campers or RVs are supported. It’s 35-min from the work site and you can meet our project lead there in the morning to head out together. Please share these plans in registration.
WHEN:
Saturday, Oct. 18
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Diablo Mountain South
Arrival:
By 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct 18.
- Can camp at PLAYA Friday night
- Must register by Sept. 17
- Camper vehicles or RVs are supported at PLAYA.
- PLAYA: 47531 OR-31, Summer Lake, OR 97640
- Can meet project lead at 7:45 a.m. at PLAYA and leave together for work site at 7:50 a.m..
WHERE:
Diablo Mountain South (Near Paisley)
Google Maps Directions to Diablo Mountain South and to PLAYA Summer Lake (35-min apart)
We’ll meet on BLM Road 6134-00 (Tenmile Butte Road):
Diablo Mountain South can be reached from Highway 31 (Fremont Highway). The property is south of the town of Summer Lake and accessed by a turnoff just beyond the Paisley airport. Turn north on BLM Road 6134-00 (Tenmile Butte Road) and continue north for 6.6 miles to a slight left turn which after ~0.5 miles will arrive at the edge of the property to meet with Brandon Palmer.
WHO
Project Lead: Bandon Palmer, Regional Stewardship Lead
bpalmer@oregondesertlandtrust.org
Next Steps
If you haven’t already, fill out our two required forms below to participate.
Afterward, we’ll contact you with details. THANKS!
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