Overview

Blues Crew will partner with the Little Theater of Walla Walla to brush out the jungles their landscaping has become! Ten Blues Crew volunteers will work in pairs to remove overgrowth such as English Ivy and blackberry and undesirable plants and small brush/trees. Yes, it’s gardening - but for all the right reasons! We’ll use our trail-clearing skills to beautify, improve plant health and reduce the risk for fire and injury in this urban landscape.

We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

COVID precautions: Volunteers will be asked to show proof of full vaccination to COVID-19 by showing a vaccination record, and self-certify that they are well on the day of the work party, without: Fever or chills; Cough; Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; Fatigue; Muscle or body aches; Headache; New loss of taste or smell; Sore throat; Congestion or runny nose; Nausea or vomiting; Diarrhea. Cloth masks to be worn whenever social distancing of 6 feet or greater is not possible.

Work to accomplish

• Blues Crew will be using hand saws, shovels, pruners and other tools to clear areas of weeds, undesirable plants, brush, limbs, and windfall. Debris will be collected for composting or chipping. Blues Crew Sawyers will be removing small trees and shrubs during a separate work party the following day.

Note

Pets are not to accompany volunteers on a Blues Crew work party due to work safety concerns.

Planning Information - Get ready for a great day outside!

Exertion Level: Moderate.

Schedule:

• 9:00 am – Meet in the upper parking lot of the Little Theater of Walla Walla, 1130 E. Sumach Street

• Noon - Work complete - Celebration Circle

What to wear: You cannot participate if you do not dress appropriately

• Boots – no sneakers or sandals

• Long pants

• Long-sleeved shirt

• Gloves

• Ticks can be present:  DEET or Picaridin for self, permethrin for clothes

  A hard hat will be provided by BMLT. For safety reasons, shorts and sneakers are not allowed.

What to bring:

• A COVID-19 vaccination record (card or electronic version)

• A cloth or N95 face mask to wear

• Water bottle(s)

• Work gloves and eye protection

• Rain jacket and pants

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

  Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

Blues Crew Supplied:

• Safety gear

• First aid kit

• Hard hat

• Tools

• Water refills and light snack

Blues Crew Lead(s): Eileen Settle (425) 503-8155 Barbara Hetrick (509) 301-1372

Little Theater of Walla Walla Lead: Carol Anselmo (509) 386-6342

What it Takes to Do This Work Party:

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! Blues Crew leadership will provide training and tools as needed.

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for 3 hours on uneven terrain.

• Recommended for ages 18 and older due to COVID precautions.

For more Information contact us at blues-crew@bmlt.org or 509-525-3136

To Register:

Call Barbara Hetrick at (509) 301-1372 or e-mail barbarahetrick@charter.net