Learn and lend a hand! Join us for a volunteer workday at Cool Spring to manage Spotted Lanternfly populations!

PVAS Host: Mason Zeller

Free and open to the public. For ages 12 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible

Join Mason for a volunteer workday at Cool Spring Preserve to manage Spotted Lanternfly populations. He will teach us how to spot these pesky invaders and then we will head out on the preserve armed with Golden Oil (soybean oil) to attack Spotted Lanternfly egg masses.

• Walking Distance: 1 mile
• Pace/Activities: Moderate
• Exposure: Mostly under canopy cover
• Terrain: grass covered hard ground/walking trail
• Restroom: Port-o-potty on site
• Parking/Where to Meet: The group will meet in the front parking lot
• What to Bring: Participants should wear sturdy footwear, dress appropriately for the prevailing weather conditions. Bring your work gloves, a refillable water bottle, and any accessories that will help you stay comfortable.

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Registration will remain open until the start of the program.

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About Mason: Mason is originally from Kansas City and graduated from California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo with a degree in political science and a minor in environmental studies. He has spent the last two years as a paralegal at a Los Angeles law firm, but has also spent time volunteering and working on a mayoral campaign in his hometown. He is excited by the opportunity to make an environmental impact locally through his position at PVAS, and is hoping this experience serves as a foundation for a career in land management and conservation. In his free time, Mason likes to read, watch movies, go to concerts, and explore local hiking trails.