Join Midpen staff for a fun workday removing invasive spurge at Los Trancos 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!
Project difficulty: MODERATE
Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications
Advance registration is required.
First time Midpen volunteers: 1) Create an Account to submit required forms. 2) Return to this project posting and click the "Register" button, and on the Opportunity Response page scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response."
Returning volunteers: Reserve your spot for this project by clicking the "Register" button, log in if needed, and on the Opportunity Response page scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Opportunity Response."
If there are 0 spots available, click the WAITLIST button if you already have an account. If this is your first time volunteering, create a new account, return to this project page and click WAITLIST.
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.
If your plans change and you need to cancel, please log in, return to this opportunity posting and click the “Unregister” button. You can find opportunities you have registered for in your volunteer profile under the Opportunities Response section.
Meeting Location Please meet staff at gate LT01 on Page Mill Rd. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser: 8RMF+6J, Palo Alto, 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)
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