Want to help support biodiversity in your local oak woodlands and enjoy a leisurely-paced hike? Then join Midpen’s Volunteer Program Lead Catherine Caldwell, Interpretive Specialist Katie Renz, and Docent Naturalists Cheryl Higashi and Jennifer Anthony to help celebrate the upcoming California Biodiversity Day with a fun morning removing yellow star thistle. You'll get trained on plant identification, removal techniques, and why we want to remove this species from the local landscape. This hands-on morning will be followed by an interpretive hike among the oak woodlands focused on the abundant relationships that thrive in this community. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers. Snacks are provided but it is recommended to bring a lunch. Advance registration is required here and opens on August 7.
Meet at Los Trancos Parking Area on Page Mill Road (across from Monte Bello Preserve), 7 miles west of I-280 or 1.5 miles east of Skyline Boulevard. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 35 minutes travel time.