Join Midpen staff for a trail maintenance workday at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve on the Redwood Trail. We will be transporting (with wheelbarrows) and distributing new surface material onto the trail as well as other minor improvements to maintain this accessible trail. The project leader will provide training on hand tool safety and guide volunteers in performing installation tasks, with technical assistance from Midpen staff.
This project is scheduled to end at 1:30 p.m. to allow some extra work time.
Project difficulty: STRENUOUS
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 small Redwood/south lot. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser: CMHP+QW Woodside, California 94062
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
