Greetings Fireflies,

I've returned from the north, and I have such sites to show you! There is a lot to digest in this email so I'll give you a quick TL:DR.

1. Work Weekend #2 and Placement are currently over capacity and sign-up is closed. If your camp needs representation for placement, email me at workweekend@fireflyartscollective.org

2. Because of the heavy winter and for everyone's safety, please no theme camp structure setup without approval from DPW or WW onsite; even if your camp has done so before.

3. Placement brunch will happen as planned; if you're only coming for placement please only send 1 representative per camp.

4. There is an active hawk's nest in Cabana Hammock. The area is cordoned off and it should be avoided.

Long Form:

As stated above, the winter and spring were particularly rough with our beloved event grounds this year. Many trees are down, others still need to come down, roads need to be repaired and this past weekend was hindered by the bridge needing to be rebuilt. DPW has already worked miracles getting the bridge finished and a lot of work done on the lumber, but tons more still needs to happen.

Because of the predicted rain and the number of people, we've closed sign-ups for WW #2. Please do not show up without having signed up. If your camp needs representation for placement and you waited until the last minute to sign up, email me directly at workweekend@fireflyartscollective.org

This year we have a hawk guest living in the tree-less ruins of what was once known as Cabana Hammock. An action plan is still being formed, but as of right now the area is roped off and should be avoided. Not only do we want to protect the nesting raptor, but new parents tend to be a bit touchy when hippies go wondering around under their kids. The best place to view the majestic bird of prey is from the Steam Bath area, where she can be seen landing in the distance.

In years previous camps have been given some leeway to fly tarps and assemble difficult infrastructure like domes during the work weekends. Unfortunately this year that is complicated by how many trees are down and still need to come down and then cleaned up. Please consider alternative plans if your camp was going to put up infrastructure this weekend. If there are no other options, clear whatever work you are doing with DPW or WW lead first to make sure you won't be in DPW's way. Be aware that any infrastructure put up is the sole responsibility of the person putting it up, and things may need to come back down so that DPW can do it's work.

As always, if there are any questions or concerns we can be reached at workweekend@fireflyartscollective.org There is still room to sign up for WW #3.

Have a great week and we'll see you in the woods,

Speedbump, Work Weekend Corps Co-Lead