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Gorge Stewards training and background materials

Educational Materials

Geology of the Gorge (52 KB PDF) — This contains the same information as our Gorge History page.

Invasive Species Overview (80 KB PDF) — Contains a discussion of the nature of exotic species, informational links, and details on Garlic Mustard, Purple Loosestrife, and Buckthorn.

Meeting and Workshop Notes

Safety Issues Notes (16 KB PDF) — Notes taken at a March 6th, 2003, meeting with Longfellow neighborhood residents and law enforcement personnel.

Guides for Volunteers

Trail Monitoring Overview (20 KB PDF) — Outlines the goals and processes used in the Gorge Stewards Trail Monitoring Program.

Action Directory (36 KB PDF) — A list of contact numbers for addressing various issues that Trail Monitors may discover or encounter.

Forms for Volunteer Use

Monitor Info Form (40 KB PDF) — For new volunteers to complete, this form captures contact info, level of interest and availability, and emergency contact info.

Time Records (32 KB PDF) — Monitors to track where and when they’ve monitored, note observations, and keep track of hours.