Skyline Ridge: Alpine Pond - Habitat Restoration: French broom Removal

Get Connected Icon Happens On Jan 15, 2026
Get Connected Icon 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Description

  • Join Midpen staff for a fun workday removing invasive French broom at Skyline Ridge 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."
  • 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 Russian Ridge parking lot at the intersection of Alpine Rd.& Skyline Blvd. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser window: 8R86+5H Palo Alto, 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 

 


What Midpen Provides 

  • Gloves and safety glasses  

  • Tools 

  • Water refills 

Details

Get Connected Icon 14 and older
Get Connected Icon Register by Jan 15, 2026
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: On the morning of the project, check your email for a message from ccaldwell@openspace.org after 7:30 am 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 Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
8R86+5H
Palo Alto, CA  94062