FHS Workday September 2003

The Friends and other volunteers gathered to work on the invading alien species and erosion problems.

This day there were fewer interlopers to warn. Jane, Tony, and Tyler prepare to "nuke" some bad plants. Andy and Paul check out the refreshments. It's a misty day, but the rains have held off. The new signs... ...look good! Read this before you start. The Middle and Lower Teams head up. Tony on his way up. Paul whacks some weeds. Four Simple Rules. The Friends have received special permission to access the site. Stairs may wobble. Stay on trail. Let others pass. The initial segment of the Stairs is quite steep. Each section of the Stairs is numbered. The erosion cause by hikers going off-stairs has worsened. This alien umbrella tree has to go. Tyler helps John to prepare for rappelling over the side. And down he goes! This blooming ie ie was once wrapped in stink vines. Can you spot the sailing race down in the bay? Watch your step! The Stairs leading up from the first platform are wrapped in "bad daisies." A few erosion barriers... ...were installed... ... in particularly vulnerable areas. Approaching the bottom, John G. is still in radio contact with those uphill. Un-buried artifact Some pretty impressive erosion at the bottom, too. John F. and Bill discuss progress while Walter makes his point. Taking it easy pau hana. Thanks, everybody!