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Become a BFF of the BFS – Volunteer at the Bernard Field Station!
Workdays have concluded for this academic year; they will resume in the fall.
Please check back for information.
Please join us to help maintain, improve, and study the unique ecological resources of the Bernard Field Station! During the academic year, we hold volunteer work days on the first and third Saturday of every month to remove introduced weeds and invasive brush, clear trails, assist with ecological monitoring, and carry out other activities that facilitate study and research at the field station. We invite all who care about our local environment to join us. No experience is needed! Because access to the BFS is restricted, volunteering is a great way to visit the BFS and learn more about the field station while helping out.
Requirements for volunteer workday participation:
- All participants must preregister with our online registration form.
To ensure that everyone can work safely and have a meaningful experience, the number of volunteers per workday is limited, so be sure to register early so that you are not closed out! - All participants must complete the COVID-19 Daily Health Check.
For location, select “General campus”. The form should be filled out on the day of the workday, and in any case, no sooner than the previous day. Anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms, a positive or pending COVID-19 test, or a known COVID-19 exposure, or who is in quarantine will not be allowed to participate. - All participants must wear a face mask or cloth face covering.
The mask must should fit snugly and cover both the nose and mouth. - All participants must maintain a distance of ≥6 feet from other participants not in their household.
The work area will be organized to facilitate physical distancing. - Any participant who develops COVID-19 symptoms or has a postitive COVID-19 test in the week following the workday must notify the organizers.
This is required so that we can notify other participants of a possible exposure.
Alas, we will no longer be able to offer pizza or other communal eating until all COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
Schedule of BFS Workdays for Spring 2021. Please note that plans are tentative – workdays may be canceled or rescheduled for weather or other issues! Check back for updates!Workdays are usually on the first and third Saturday of each month (and sometimes the fifth Saturday in months that have one), but may occasionally be held on other days. The usual times for the workdays are:
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| May 1, 9:45 AM | Remove Brassica fruticulosa | 6 |
| May 15, 8:45 AM | Remove invasive plants in the 'Neck' | 12 |
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Meet at the main BFS entrance on Foothill Blvd promptly at the start time of the workday. Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toed shoes, and a mask. Instructions, tools, and supplies will be provided, but do bring water and sunscreen.
Please note:
Volunteers who are not Claremont Colleges employees or students must sign a waiver of liability. Waivers for minors need to be signed by a parent or legal guardian. You may download the appropriate form, sign it, and bring it with you. We will also have forms available when volunteers arrive.
Minors under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult.
You can see previous volunteer workdays in our BFS blog – just click on the “volunteers” tag.
For more information or to be notified of volunteer workdays, please contact the BFS Volunteer Coordinator, Nancy Hamlett, at hamlett@g.hmc.edu.
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Page last updated 4 June 2021 by Nancy Hamlett.