The Hedrick Ranch Nature Area is a +220 acre preserve owned by the Friends of the Santa Clara River (FSCR), located on the south side of the Santa Clara River near Santa Paula. We have an active group of volunteers working to restore the HRNA, via regularly scheduled workdays once per month fall through spring. Our efforts include weed abatement, planting of native plants, and establishing trails. We also spend time bird watching and looking for other wildlife. We start at 9:00 am and finish by 11:30 or 12:00. Bring water and sun protection; we have some tools and gloves, but it’s always nice to bring your own. NOTE: Substantial rainfall cancels the workday!!! Contact Jackie Worden for more information: jbworden7@gmail.com

LONG PANTS AND BOOTS OR CLOSED SHOES ARE REQUIRED
Because of our healthy population of rattlesnakes, this dress code will be strictly enforced!!

The 2009-2010 workdays will be:
• October 3rd, Saturday
• November 1st, Sunday
• December 5th, Saturday
• January 10th, Sunday
• February 6th, Saturday
• March 7th, Sunday
• April 3rd, Saturday

Directions to the Hedrick Ranch Nature Area from Ventura
• East on Hwy 126.
• Exit 10th Street (Santa Paula).
• Left at the end of the off ramp.
• Right on Harvard (first light).
• Right on 12th street (first intersection). 12th Street turns into South Mountain Road after crossing the Santa Clara River & going around a curve to the left.
• Go 3.7 miles to #20395 South Mountain Road on the left.
• Turn left onto the dirt road and follow to the end (~ 1/2 mile).