Join Midpen staff for a fun workday removing invasive stinkwort and yellow star thistle at Monte Bello 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: STRENUOUS
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 Accountto submit required forms. Go to the Qualifications tab in the drop-down menu in youraccount 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 cornerandbe 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.
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 gate SG07 on Steven's Canyon Rd. DO NOT go to the main Monte Bello lot on Page Mill Rd. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser: 7VCW+MJ Saratoga, 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) 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
What Midpen Provides
