Service Project - Davis Mountains Preserve of the Nature Conservancy

*** RSVP ON MEETUP ALONE DOES NOT RESERVE A SPOT ON THE TRIP***

Join us for a week long Service Project at the Davis Mountains Preserve. As you can see from the map, it is quite close to the McDonald Observatory. It boasts the second highest peak in Texas - Mt. Livermore.

We will be doing work on the Madera Canyon Trail, which is open to the public.

The Davis Mountains form one of only three of the state’s unique sky islands—a cooler, wetter landscape surrounded by arid lowland desert. https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/davis-mountains-preserve/

The Preserve Superintendent writes:

• "You will have the bunkhouse / visitor center. It has 6 bunk beds so sleeps 12 but the top bunks are hard to get in and out of. You will need to bring your own twin size bedding.

There is also the option to set up a tent near building.

• Building has a full kitchen with refrigerator stove / oven, freezer.
  men's, women's showers/ restrooms.
  There are tables, chairs and an outside grill. There is no cell service.
• It would be good to bring your trail tools and (safety glasses and gear). Also first aid kits. There may be some limb trimming along the trail.
• Due to our limited and slow internet connection with monthly data restrictions:
  Please avoid using the internet on any devices (computers, phones, tablets, etc.) except for emergencies."

We will have a day off for hiking.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation, camping equipment, and breakfasts and lunches.

Under our system for evening meals, you and partners will be responsible for feeding the entire group one evening. This includes bringing and preparing the food, Dish Patrol and washing said pots and pans.

To sign up:

1. RSVP on Meetup: The Meetup may show as full, but if you want to come, please sign up! There is usually plenty of turnover.
2. Send Stan the answer to the two screening questions by email:
   What is the most difficult hike you've done in the past year? What are the parameters of hikes do you want to do ? stanpeyton at gmail.com
3. Contact information: Send your name, cell number, email address to stanpeyton at gmail.com.
4. Complete the Medical Form: https://tinyurl.com/SCMedicalForm2021 Scan and email the form also to stanpeyton at gmail.com (preferred) , or to Stan Peyton's mailing address below.
5. Wait for approval from Trip Leaders, who might reach out for more details. Hiking and camping in rugged wilderness areas takes extraordinary preparation, so we strive to make sure that this trip is right for you.
6. Read the Participation Agreement and fill out Page 1: https://tinyurl.com/SCSignUpSheet2020
7. Mail the forms to:
   Stan Peyton
   8408 Hanbridge Lane
   Austin TX 78736

VERY IMPORTANT: IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE ABOVE PAPERWORK WITHIN TEN DAYS OF YOUR SIGNING UP, YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRIP.

Don't sign up unless you are serious about attending!

| YOU WILL NEED TO BRING: |
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| •Container(s) for leftovers |

•Kneeling pad

•Geologist's Hammer (we are not kidding)

•Tent and implements of sleeping

•Covid mask

•Dishtowel

•Earplugs

•Evening meal for Saturday

•Flashlight

•Food and drinks for all your breakfasts, snacks and lunches

•Hat

•Long pants

•Tools for working on the trail (If you already have them)

•Personal prescriptions and first aid kit

•Plate/bowl

•Silverware

•Sunscreen

•Tweezers

•Water bottle

•Work gloves