In collaboration with United States Geological Survey, IRC staff and volunteers have been monitoring vernal pools located at Shoestring.  Although these areas are sensitive habitat, we feel it’s important to highlight some of our ongoing projects that benefit some of our rarer and at-risk species.  Want to learn more?  Perfect! This hike will be approximately 3.5 miles out and back from the Augustine staging area along Shoestring single track up to the ponds where we will discuss the project in depth.

This activity is for the Shoestring pools, and we will be meeting at the Augustine staging area.

Please note that you will be asked to adhere to the following measures in order to participate:

• Be registered in advance, no walk-up registration is permitted.
• Arrive with all necessary equipment to keep you safe on the trail, including water, proper attire, and closed-toe footwear, first aid, health needs etc.
• Restrooms will be available, but facilities will not be sanitized for each individual.
• All participants are required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival at the staging area and before beginning the activity. The waiver can be previewed here: IRC Liability Waiver
• You may be prevented from participating if you do not adhere to the above protocols.

Additionally, in an effort to respect and protect all employees, volunteers, and participants, please do not sign up or attend if you are not feeling well, exhibiting any symptoms of illness or have been in recent contact with someone who was ill.

To learn more about the staging areas and activity locations, please visit our Staging Areas Playlist page.

Learn more and register here.