Santa Cruz Mapping Party June 2012

A mapping party near Santa Cruz, California June 2 2012

What are mapping parties?

Mapping parties are events where anyone can come and participate in the OpenStreetMap project. OpenStreetMap is a free, open source map that can be contributed, edited and used by anyone anywhere. Mapping parties are social events where experienced and new mappers can meet to share and learn more about the project. The events are generally held in a public place, and allow time for discussion, mapping and editing. The event is open to all.

It's fun. It's free. You can help. http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/w/skins/common/images/button_bold.png More about Mapping parties

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• When: Saturday June 2nd, 9am-3:30pm
• Where: Wilder Ranch State Park
• Contact User:Smbritton Email: smbritton@comcast.net 408-551-0722
• Event schedule:

9 am - Orientation, GPS Unit instruction, loan out GPS units.

09:10 am Commence hike

1:30 pm End hike (time approximate)

2:00 pm: Introduction to OpenStreetMap for beginners at Coffeetopia

2:30pm -3:30 pm: Uploading and Editing Map Data with refreshments and discussion.

• If you own a GPS or laptop computer, please bring it along. If not, we will have GPS units to loan. A laptop will be available.

• Weather: Heavy rain cancels, but I'll be at the Los Gatos Carpool location and then trail head to make the final determination with my co-leader.

In case of a rain-out, I can still be at the Coffeetopia at 2:00 PM to demonstrate OSM or upload any data. Give me a call on my cell 408-242-5092 if you would like to meet.

- Shawn

• RSVP: please let us know that you will join us by contacting User:smbritton or RSVP here.
• Co-listed with Sierra Club, Loma Prieta Chapter, Guadalupe Regional Group

Venue

Wilder Ranch State Park

Mapping objectives

To add more points-of-interest to the park map as well as tackle areas that still need mapping.

Mapping Party Suggestions

Please feel free to suggest locations and goals for this mapping event as well as future events.