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

Restore, Hike, Discover: Oak Woodlands

Saturday, July 12, 2025
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Los Trancos Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
2.5

Engage with the oak woodlands with Volunteer Program Lead Catherine Caldwell, Interpretive Specialist Katie Renz, and Docent Naturalists Ani Agahian, Alison Thompson, and Jessica Kolla. First you'll learn about Midpen's volunteer restoration opportunities during a short morning pulling a notoriously invasive plant called yellow star-thistle. This hands-on effort will be followed by an interpretive hike highlighting the staggering diversity of creatures living in an oak-dominated landscape. Bring a snack or lunch. Registration is required and will be open on June 4: Sign up here.

Where to Meet

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.

 

To ensure your experience on a docent naturalist outing is enjoyable please review these activity guidelines.

For more information about trail characteristics for this event, check out the Midpen Trail Explorer app. To learn more about ADA accommodations for events, or make an inquiry with the ADA coordinator, visit our Accessibility page.

If your activity requires registration, please be sure to cancel your reservation (from your confirmation email) if you are no longer able to attend so others can participate.

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