La Honda Creek Preserve/Lower Cielo Trail - Habitat Restoration: French Broom and Slender False Brome Removal

Get Connected Icon Happens On Oct 30, 2025
Get Connected Icon 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Description

Join Midpen staff for a fun workday removing invasive slender false brome and French broom at La Honda Creek 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 is an excellent opportunity for first time volunteers!


Project difficulty: MODERATE


This project requires shuttling. Please plan to be on site for the duration of 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 main lot at El Corte de Madera OSP. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser: 'CP23+3M' La Honda, CA 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) 

  • 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

Details

Get Connected Icon 14 and older
Get Connected Icon Register by Oct 30, 2025
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: On the morning of the project, check your email for a message from ccaldwell@openspace.org to find out if the project has been cancelled for any reason.
Get Connected Icon Requires: Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability

Location

Get Connected Icon La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
CP23+3M
La Honda, CA  94062