Deep Dive & Citizen Science: Sudden Oak Death Blitz
2:00 am
– 3:00 am
Admission Fees:
none
Registration Links:
Register / Registrarse
Help control this destructive forest pathogen! Now in its 13th year, this statewide citizen science project is vital to managing Sudden Oak Death, which is widespread in Sonoma county. Join us to contribute to science while getting your own bay laurel or tanoak trees tested at no cost. This is a bilingual event (English and Spanish). Watch recorded event here: Citizen Science: Sudden Oak Death Blitz May 3, 2020
¡Ayuda a controlar este destructivo patógeno del bosque! Ahora en su decimotercer año, este proyecto de ciencia comunitaria en todo el estado es vital para administrar Sudden Oak Death, que está muy extendido en el condado de Sonoma. Únase a nosotros para contribuir a la ciencia y obtener sus propios árboles de laurel o tanoak sin costo alguno Este es un evento bilingue (Inglés y Español). Mira el evento grabado aquí: Citizen Science: Sudden Oak Death Blitz May 3, 2020
Leaders / Líderes
Kerry Wininger, Coordinator, Sudden Oak Death Outreach Program, University of California Cooperative Extension - Sonoma County, and Outreach Lead, Center for Environmental Inquiry, Sonoma State University
How to register / Cómo registrarse
Register at the link below. Each participant must register separately. Email the UCCE Sonoma Sudden Oak Death Program with any questions at kwininger@ucanr.edu.
Regístrate en el siguiente enlace. Cada participante debe registrarse por separado. Envíe un correo electrónico a UCCE Sonoma Sudden Oak Death Program con cualquier pregunta a kwininger@ucanr.edu.
Details
Training for the event protocols and on new safety measures due to COVID-19 will take place online in advance of the event, covering Sudden Oak Death, symptoms found on Tanoak and California Bay Laurel leaves, and collection protocols. A Zoom Q&A session will be held on the event date, where you can get clarification about what you've learned, hear what volunteers found on the Preserve over the last three SOD blitzes, and learn how to help more.
You will mail in your leaf samples (in pre-addressed, postage paid envelopes that will be provided) to the lab at UC Berkeley to be tested for SOD, free of charge. Results of the testing will be available in the fall and presented at a community meeting to which all blitz participants will be invited.
This project is part of a statewide survey to help scientists understand the prevalence and spread of this dangerous pathogen. All of the samples brought in will be tested and results collated and entered in a database that will form the basis for further action to be taken throughout the state. Help us save our oak trees. Learn more at www.sodblitz.org.
Logistics
No previous experience or knowledge is required. This event is recommended for adults, or ages 10 and up with adult guidance.
Details about the online training, how to receive packets, and Zoom Q&A session will be sent to you after registration. If you have not used Zoom before, please allow time to download and install the application before the event. Please log-in a few minutes early, as it may take more than one attempt if servers are busy.
How to Sign Up
Register at the link below. Each participant should register separately. Email the UCCE Sonoma Sudden Oak Death Program with any questions at kwininger@ucanr.edu.
This event is free of charge.
About the Center
Sonoma State University’s Center for Environmental Inquiry empowers university students to work with community members on the environmental challenges of the North Bay. Our mission is to create an engaged and environmentally ready society, one where all people have the skills to find solutions to the challenges facing our earth. SSU Preserves are open to everyone engaged in education or research. Reservations are required.