Dear Friends of Quail Springs,

We're putting a call out for motivated, energetic volunteers for this coming weekend to help Beautify Quail Springs! We can use up to 20 willing helpers.

Since getting through some of the initial big jobs of connecting our well, re-grading the driveway, and starting on winterizing the livestock, a small, new gardenthe space and land is needing some sprucing up!

Please reply back to info@quailsprings.org (mailto:info@quailsprings.org) were communicating all by email as our phone is not yet working.

WHAT: Work this weekend will include everything from washing, mopping and scrubbing, to chopping straw & sifting clay for plaster, to lots of digging, removing debris, & ferrying materials. We really need folks who can catch what needs doing and run with it! Particular skills and experience are not necessary, yet generally knowing how to get things done and think on your feet is, as we wont be in a position to offer much beyond basic direction.

Please note: This weekend wont be the right time to come out and see Quail Springs, be shown around, have discussions about things, or be taught new skills, but rather a time to come out and join in some joyous, hard & messy work! If youre interested in that, we appreciate it greatly! If youd like to come out at another time for a more facilitated experience, please do come join us for a Spring 2011 Tour or for one of our workshops we would look forward to meeting and visiting with you then.

WHEN:

Arrivals - Friday October 22nd, 3-6:30pm, OR Saturday October 23rd morning.

Ends - Sunday Oct 24 about 5pm

Food: Potluck and/or Brown Bag

RSVP to: info@quailsprings.org (mailto:info@quailsprings.org) - we then will confirm with directions & gate instructions and details about what to bring ! (or let you know if the weekend fills up)

In your RSVP please let us know: 1) your name 2) number of people in your group 3) when you would arrive Fri afternoon or Sat morning 4)(*please let us know if you have skills/experience handling tools, in carpentry, plumbing, operating machinery, etc.)

Thanks and hope to see you! Well have a lot of fun and good food while getting this messy work done!

Sincerely and with great thanks,

The Quail Springs Crew

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Flood Recovery Needs List as of October 2010: Settling tanks, 50 gal food grade plastic drums, Large amount of compost, Strawbales clean and dry, Large pieces of plexiglass, Animal trailer, Sturdy wheelbarrows, wagons or carts, Open trailer, Cast iron bathtubs

Our heartfelt gratitude to all of the supportive thoughts, messages, gifts, donations, offers of hands & hearts! You make Quail Springs' thrive while responding to change, finding solutions amidst challenges and carrying on our educational mission.