Morley Field Archery Range Work Party

Sunday, July 26th, 2020

7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

This work party is required to bring the range within city code requirements.  Your assistance is needed and greatly appreciated.

Hello Archers of San Diego!

Please join us for a work party on 26 July at Morley Field.  We will focus on bringing the range within city code requirements so we can keep it open to the public.

Start time is early (before it gets too hot): 7:00 a.m. (or as early as you can make it)

Supplies & tools (If you have them, we appreciate it when you can bring your own but will have a limited amount available if you don’t.)

• Facial covering to adhere to the social distancing.  We expect everyone can maintain the six foot separation but if you can’t we ask that you wear a mask.  Thank you!
• Gloves and eye protection
• Recommend long pants and long sleeve shirts
• Sunblock

We’ll be picking up debris that was cleared between the old and new fence lines, old bale material, branches, rocks, etc….

Make sure you get your name on the sign up list so we can give you credit for being at the work party.  We’ve also got some other great ideas to entice your participation!

 

Thanks everyone!  We really appreciate your help.

Morley Field Archery Range Work Party

Sunday, July 12th, 2020

6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

This work party is required to bring the range within city code requirements.  Your assistance is needed and greatly appreciated.

Hello Archers of San Diego!

Please join us on 12 July for a work party.  It will focus on bringing the range within city code requirements so we can keep it open to the public.

Start time is early (before it gets too hot): 6:00 a.m. (or as early as you can make it) until about 11:00 a.m.

Supplies & tools (If you have them, we appreciate it when you can bring your own tools!)

• Bring gloves and eye protection
• Recommend long pants and long sleeve shirts
• Sunblock

We’ll be clearing brush between the old and new fence lines, picking up old bale material, branches, rocks, etc… to smooth out the range and stage the material for disposal. There will be a second work party on Sunday, 26 July to remove the debris and load it into a dumpster for disposal.

A special thanks to Bill M. who has been keeping the range trimmed and to Dennis S. who has been working closely with the city and LEA to ensure we meet code. We have the best volunteers anywhere!

Thanks everyone! We really appreciate your help.

Balboa Park Rube Powell Archery Range Work Party

Sunday, Feb 23rd, 2020
8:00 a.m. – noon

General clean up, weed whacking, raking, sweeping, painting, trash pick-up & more!

Hello Archers of San Diego!

Please join us for a work party this Sunday, February 23 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. We’ll conduct a little Spring Cleaning to dress up our Balboa Park Rube Powell Archery Range.
Start time: 8:00 (or as early as you can make it)

• • Supplies & tools (If you have them, we appreciate it when you can bring your own tools!)
  • Weed Whacker and String
  • Leaf Blower (or whatever tool makes grooming the lanes easier for you)
  • Tree Loppers / Pruning Shears / Tree Saw
  • Safety Glasses / Face Shield
  • Gloves / Long Pants, Long Sleeves and Boots recommended
  • Paint brushes / Paint Rollers
  • We have a pitchfork, a few rakes & shovels (or bring your favorite!)

Tasks:

• Clear all shooting lanes and areas around targets. This will make locating arrows easier and speed up the shoot.
• Repair/replace bales on the practice range and course targets as needed. (Please do not lift any bales alone. Most of them may be extra heavy due to the recent rain).
• Consolidate green waste near the lower container. We plan to chip all material and use it as ground cover to keep weeds down.
• Use old bale materials to fill in areas prone to erosion.
• Paint over any graffiti on the lower container and bridge.

Extra credit work:

• Clean the club refrigerator and barbecue grill.

We know this is a busy weekend for all of us so it’s okay that all the tasks don’t get finished.  Everyone is welcome who can spare some free time to accomplish unfinished tasks on their own time.
Let us know of anything we forgot.

Thanks everyone! We really appreciate your help.

Remember, bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, if you have them. Safety goggles (if you are weed whacking).

Water, coffee, donuts, juice and fruit will be provided.
Just show up if you decide to join us at the last minute. Even one hour of your time is helpful.
Our two fantastic archery ranges would not be in Balboa Park without the support of our loyal volunteers.