Hikers in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve / photo by Lanette Otvos

Loving the Unloved

February 15, 2025
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
4

Celebrate Valentines Day by spreading the love to all creatures with Volunteer Program Lead Catherine Caldwell, Interpretive Specialist Katie Renz, and Docent Naturalists Ashley Jordan and Jessica Kolla. First you'll get an introduction to Midpen's volunteer restoration opportunities during a short morning pulling an invasive plant called vinca. This hands-on effort will be followed by an interpretive hike to get to know the beauty and value of some of the more maligned plants and animals with whom we share the redwood ecosystem. Bring a lunch and leftover chocolates to share! Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after February 1 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close February 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Where to Meet

From the North: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection in Half Moon Bay, travel on Highway 1 south approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road. From the South: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 84 and Highway 1 intersection in San Gregorio, travel on Highway 1 north approximately 6.4 miles. Turn right on the third Verde Road intersection. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road.

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