Opportunities From: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Work off some of those holiday calories and join Midpen staff for a fun workday removing invasive French broom at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Staff will provide training on plant identification, removal techniques, and information about why we want to remove French broom from our local landscape. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers! 

All minors, under the age of 18, must have parental approval via signed Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability prior to the project day and be accompanied by a parent/adult for the duration of the volunteer project. Minor children may not be dropped off at a project.

Project difficulty rating: MODERATE

Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications

Advance registration is required

First time Midpen volunteers – Step 01: Create an Account to submit required forms. Go to the Qualifications tab in the drop-down menu in your account dashboard to complete the Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability. Step 02: Return to the project webpage and click the green "Respond" button in the upper right corner to register; be sure to scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response". Returning volunteers - Once you have created an account and completed all forms, reserve your spot for Land Steward projects by clicking the "Respond" button.

Meeting Location

Please meet staff at gate BC01 approximately half a mile west of Rte. 17 on Bear Creek Rd.  For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser: 52P3+RH Lexington Hills, California 95033.

What You Will Need

To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following

Sturdy shoes (no sandals or open-toed shoes)Socks that cover your ankles Layered clothing: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc. Gear appropriate for that day’s weather (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.) Snacks, lunch, re-fillable water bottle

Hazards and Safety

While working outdoors in natural areas, you may encounter the following:

Poison oak and other plants that cause dermatitis (skin rash or irritation) Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain) Ticks Rattlesnakes Sharp tools and equipment

 

Join Midpen staff for a fun workday of removing invasive French broom  in Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Staff will provide training on plant identification, removal techniques, and education about why we want to remove this plant from our local landscape. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers!

All minors under the age of 18 must provide parent/guardian approval (signed Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability form) prior to the project day and be accompanied by a parent/adult for the duration of the volunteer project. Minor children may not be dropped off at a project.

Project difficulty rating: MODERATE

Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications

Advance registration is required.

First time Midpen volunteers – Step 01: Create an Account to submit required forms. Go to the Qualifications tab in the drop-down menu in your account dashboard to complete the Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability. Step 02: Return to the project webpage and click the green "Register" button in the upper right corner to register; be sure to scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response".

Returning volunteers - Once you have created an account and completed all forms, reserve your spot for Land Steward projects by clicking the "Register" button.

Meeting Location

Enter Bear Creek Redwoods on Alma College Rd. through gate BC12, approximately half mile south of Bear Creek Rd. on Rte. 17. There will be a "Yellow Volunteer Project" sign to indicate where to turn and where to park. This is not a public access gate.  Please arrive on time since will not be able to access the preserve after 9:30 am and be available to attend the entire project time.

For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser window: 52H4+X3 Lexington Hills, California 95033

What You Will Need

To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following:

Sturdy shoes (no sandals or open-toed shoes)Socks that cover your ankles Layered clothing: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc. Gear appropriate for that day’s weather (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.) Snacks, lunch, re-fillable water bottle

What Midpen Provides

Gloves and safety glassesToolsWater refills

Hazards and Safety

While working outdoors in natural areas, you may encounter the following:

Poison oak and other plants that cause dermatitis (skin rash or irritation) Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain) Ticks Rattlesnakes Sharp tools and equipment

 

Join Midpen staff for a trail maintenance workday at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve on Mt. Umunhum Trail, offering spectacular views and diverse plant life. We will be clearing accumulated soil from the uphill side of the trail to restore the tread width and disguising switchback shortcuts. This is an opportunity to learn more about how we keep the trails accessible for users throughout the year. Staff will provide training on hand tool safety and guide volunteers in performing typical maintenance activities. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers in good physical condition!

Project difficulty: STRENUOUS (2 miles of hiking with tools)

This project will require shuttling and sharing a vehicle with staff and other volunteers. Please arrive on time and be available to stay for the entire project.

JOINING THE WAITLIST: If there are 0 spots available, you'll need to log in to your account, or create a new account if it's your first time volunteering. Return to this project page and you'll see a Waitlist button you can click to be added.

Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications Advance registration is required. First time Midpen volunteers – Step 1: Create an Account to submit required forms. Go to the Qualifications tab in the drop-down menu in your account dashboard to complete the Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability. Step 2: Return to the project webpage and click the green "Register" button in the upper right corner to register; be sure to scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response." Returning volunteers - If you have already created an account and completed all forms, reserve your spot for Land Steward projects by clicking the "Register" button. All minors under the age of 18 must provide parent/guardian approval (signed Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability form) prior to the project day and be accompanied by a parent/adult for the duration of the volunteer project. Minor children may not be dropped off at a project.

Meeting Location

Please meet staff at the Bald Mountain parking lot of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser: 545F+RR San Jose, California 95120

What You Will Need

To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following:

Sturdy shoes (no sandals or open-toed shoes) and long socks Layered clothing: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc. Gear appropriate for that day’s weather (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.) Snacks, lunch, refillable water bottle A small pack with shoulder straps to hold the above items, as you'll need your hands available to carry tools

What Midpen provides:

Gloves and safety glasses (if you aren’t wearing sunglasses) Tools Water refills

Hazards and Safety

While working outdoors in natural areas, you may encounter the following:

Poison oak and other plants that cause dermatitis (skin rash or irritation) Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain) Ticks Rattlesnakes Sharp tools and equipment

Join Midpen staff for a fun workday removing invasive French Broom on the Upper Pete Siemens Trail in Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Staff will provide training on plant identification, removal techniques, and information about why we want to remove this plant from our local landscape. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers! 

This project will require shuttling and sharing a vehicle with staff and other volunteers. Please arrive on time and be available to stay for the entire project.

All minors under the age of 18 must provide parent/guardian approval (signed Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability form) prior to the project day and be accompanied by a parent/adult for the duration of the volunteer project. Minor children may not be dropped off at a project. 

Project difficulty: MODERATE    

Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications 

Advance registration is required.  First time Midpen volunteers – Step 01: Create an Account to submit required forms. Go to the Qualifications tab in the drop-down menu in your account dashboard to complete the Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability. Step 02: Return to the project webpage and click the green "Register" button in the upper right corner to register; be sure to scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response".  Returning volunteers -Once you have created an account and completed all forms, reserve your spot for Land Steward projects by clicking the "Register" button.   

Meeting Location 

Please meet staff at the Bear Creek Redwoods main parking lot (19511 Bear Creek Rd.). For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser: 5XMW+65 Lexington Hills, California 95033

What You Will Need 

To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following: 

Sturdy shoes (no sandals or open-toed shoes)

Socks that cover your ankles

Layered clothing: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc. 

Gear appropriate for that day’s weather (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.) 

Snacks, lunch, refillable water bottle 

Hazards and Safety 

While working outdoors in natural areas, you may encounter the following: 

Poison oak and other plants that cause dermatitis (skin rash or irritation) 

Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards 

Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain) 

Ticks 

Rattlesnakes 

Sharp tools and equipment 

 

Join Midpen staff for a fence maintenance workday at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve on the Farm Bypass and Coyote Trails. We might even have some supervision from the abundant turkeys and deer at this lively preserve! We will be repairing two split-rail fences. This is an opportunity to learn more about how these rustic fences are constructed. Staff will provide training on hand tool safety and guide volunteers in performing typical maintenance activities. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers!

Project difficulty: MODERATE (about .75 mi of hiking with tools)

This project will require shuttling and sharing a vehicle with staff and other volunteers. Please arrive on time and be available to stay for the entire project.

JOINING THE WAITLIST: If there are 0 spots available, you'll need to log in to your account, or create a new account if it's your first time volunteering. Return to this project page and you'll see a Waitlist button you can click to be added.

Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications Advance registration is required. First time Midpen volunteers – Step 1: Create an Account to submit required forms. Go to the Qualifications tab in the drop-down menu in your account dashboard to complete the Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability. Step 2: Return to the project webpage and click the green "Register" button in the upper right corner to register; be sure to scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response." Returning volunteers - If you have already created an account and completed all forms, reserve your spot for Land Steward projects by clicking the "Register" button. All minors under the age of 18 must provide parent/guardian approval (signed Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability form) prior to the project day and be accompanied by a parent/adult for the duration of the volunteer project. Minor children may not be dropped off at a project.

Meeting Location

Please meet staff at the special event parking lot at Rancho San Antonio, accessed through a motorized gate at the edge of parking lot 6. After entering the gate code to be provided in your email, drive about 3/4 mile to the parking lot on the right. To get directions to the preserve entrance, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser: 8WM7+35 Cupertino, California 95014.

What You Will Need

To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following:

Sturdy shoes (no sandals or open-toed shoes) Layered clothing: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc. Gear appropriate for that day’s weather (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.) Snacks, lunch, refillable water bottle A small pack with shoulder straps to hold the above items, as you'll need your hands available to carry tools

What Midpen provides:

Gloves and safety glasses (if you aren’t wearing sunglasses) Tools Water refills

Hazards and Safety

While working outdoors in natural areas, you may encounter the following:

Poison oak and other plants that cause dermatitis (skin rash or irritation) Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain) Ticks Rattlesnakes Sharp tools and equipment

Join Midpen staff for a fun workday removing invasive French broom at the Beatty Homestead, a closed area in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Staff will provide training on plant identification, removal techniques, and information about why we want to remove French broom from our local landscape. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers! 

All minors, under the age of 18, must provide parent/guardian approval (signed Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability form) prior to the project day and be accompanied by a parent/adult for the duration of the volunteer project. Minor children may not be dropped off at a project.

Project difficulty rating:  MODERATE

Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications

Advance registration is required. First time Midpen volunteers– Step 01: Create an Account to submit required forms. Go to the Qualifications tab in the drop-down menu in your account dashboard to complete the Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability. Step 02: Return to the project webpage and click the green "Register" button in the upper right corner to register; be sure to scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response". Returning volunteers -Once you have created an account and completed all forms, reserve your spot for Land Steward projects by clicking the "Register" button. Meeting Location

Please meet staff at gate SA41 on Alma Bridge Rd just passed the Miller Point parking lot. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus code into a new browser window: 52R7+FJ Los Gatos, California 95033. There will be a yellow Volunteer Project sign to indicate where to turn into the gate.

What You Will Need

To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following:

Sturdy shoes (no sandals or open-toed shoes)

Socks that cover your ankles

Layered clothing: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc.

Gear appropriate for that day’s weather (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.)

Snacks, lunch, refillable water bottle

Hazards and Safety

While working outdoors in natural areas, you may encounter the following:

Poison oak and other plants that cause dermatitis (skin rash or irritation)

Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards

Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain)

Ticks

Rattlesnakes

Sharp tools and equipment

 

Join Midpen staff for a trail maintenance workday at Los Trancos Open Space Preserve on the Lost Creek and Page Mill Trails. We will be doing primarily tread improvement and slough removal. This is an opportunity to learn more about how we keep the trails accessible for users throughout the year. Staff will provide training on hand tool safety and guide volunteers in performing typical maintenance activities. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers!

Project difficulty: MODERATE (about 1.5 mi of hiking with tools)

This project will require shuttling and sharing a vehicle with staff and other volunteers. Please arrive on time and be available to stay for the entire project.

Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications Advance registration is required. First time Midpen volunteers – Step 1: Create an Account to submit required forms. Go to the Qualifications tab in the drop-down menu in your account dashboard to complete the Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability. Step 2: Return to the project webpage and click the green "Register" button in the upper right corner to register; be sure to scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response." Returning volunteers - If you have already created an account and completed all forms, reserve your spot for Land Steward projects by clicking the "Register" button. All minors under the age of 18 must provide parent/guardian approval (signed Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability form) prior to the project day and be accompanied by a parent/adult for the duration of the volunteer project. Minor children may not be dropped off at a project.

Meeting Location

Please meet staff at the main lot (gate LT03) of Los Trancos Open Space Preserve. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser: 8RGC+F5 Portola Valley, California 94022

What You Will Need

To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following:

Sturdy shoes (no sandals or open-toed shoes) and tall socks Layered clothing: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc. Gear appropriate for that day’s weather (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.) Snacks, lunch, refillable water bottle(s)/bladder with 2 liters/quarts capacity A small pack with shoulder straps to hold the above items, as you'll need your hands available to carry tools

What Midpen provides:

Gloves and safety glasses (if you aren’t wearing sunglasses) Tools Water refills

Hazards and Safety

While working outdoors in natural areas, you may encounter the following:

Poison oak and other plants that cause dermatitis (skin rash or irritation) Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain) Ticks Rattlesnakes Sharp tools and equipment

Join Midpen staff for a fun workday removing invasive French broom in a closed area of Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Staff will provide training on plant identification, removal techniques, and information about why we want to remove this plant from our local landscape.

All minors, under the age of 18, must provide parent/guardian approval (signed Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability form) prior  to the project day or be accompanied by a parent/adult for the duration of the volunteer project. Minor children may not be dropped off at a project.

Project difficulty rating:  MODERATE

Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications 

Advance registration is required. First time Midpen volunteers – Step 01: Create an Account to submit required forms. Go to the Qualifications tab in the drop-down menu in your account dashboard to complete the Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability. Step 02: Return to the project webpage and click the green "Register" button in the upper right corner to register; be sure to scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response".  Returning volunteers -Once you have created an account and completed all forms, reserve your spot for Land Steward projects by clicking the "Register" button.   

Meeting Location 

Please meet staff at Bear Creek Redwoods Main Parking Lot on Bear Creek Rd. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser window: 5XMW+65 Lexington Hills, California 95033   

What You Will Need 

To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following: 

Sturdy shoes (no sandals or open-toed shoes)
Socks that cover your ankles Layered clothing: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc.  Gear appropriate for that day’s weather (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.)  Snacks, lunch, refillable water bottle 

Hazards and Safety 

While working outdoors in natural areas, you may encounter the following: 

Poison oak and other plants that cause dermatitis (skin rash or irritation)  Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards  Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain)  Ticks  Rattlesnakes  Sharp tools and equipment 

Join Midpen for the third annual Volunteer Holiday Cookie Exchange and a fun workday removing invasive French broom at the former Christmas tree farm in Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Staff will provide training on plant identification, removal techniques, and information about why we want to remove this plant from our local landscape. Cookie exchange is optional but if you like to bake bring 2 dozen cookies to share. Midpen will provide bags for participants to take home an assortment of treats. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers! 

All minors, under the age of 18, must provide parent/guardian approval (signed Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability form) prior to the project day  or be accompanied by a parent/adult for the duration of any volunteer project. Minor children may not be dropped off at a project.

Project difficulty rating:  MODERATE

Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications 

Advance registration is required.  First time Midpen volunteers – Step 01: Create an Account to submit required forms. Go to the Qualifications tab in the drop-down menu in your account dashboard to complete the Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability. Step 02: Return to the project webpage and click the green "Register" button in the upper right corner to register; be sure to scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response".  Returning volunteers -Once you have created an account and completed all forms, reserve your spot for Land Steward projects by clicking the "Register" button.   

Meeting Location 

Please meet staff at gate BC17 at the intersection of Bear Creek & Summit Rds.  For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser window: 5X8M+6Q Lexington Hills, California 95033.

What You Will Need 

To get the most out of your day with us, please bring or wear the following: 

Sturdy shoes (no sandals or open-toed shoes)
Socks that cover your ankles Layered clothing: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, jacket, etc.  Gear appropriate for that day’s weather (hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, etc.)  Snacks, lunch, refillable water bottle 

Hazards and Safety 

While working outdoors in natural areas, you may encounter the following: 

Poison oak and other plants that cause dermatitis (skin rash or irritation)  Uneven, steep ground with tripping hazards  Unfavorable weather conditions (heat, wind, rain)  Ticks  Rattlesnakes  Sharp tools and equipment