Join Midpen staff for a trail maintenance workday at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve on the Craig Britton Trail. Under the shelter of towering redwoods we will be restoring the intended width of the trail and making minor improvements to the tread. 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. The end time is extended to allow more time on the trail.
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 Redwood/South lot (gate PC03) of Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP. 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 socks to 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 bottles/bladder, with at least 2 liter/quart 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
