Join Midpen staff for a trail maintenance workday at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve on a section of the Seven Springs Loop Trail. We will be improving the trail surface (tread) and drainage. 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: STRENUOUS (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.
Project Details, Requirements and Qualifications
- Advance registration is required.
- First time Midpen volunteers – Create an Account to submit required forms. Then return to this project's page and click the "Register" button, and on the Opportunity Response page be sure to 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 be sure to 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 parking lot at the end of Prospect Rd. If the lot fills, we'll direct you to an overflow location further up the road. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code into a new browser: 7WPV+9W Saratoga, California 95070
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(s)/bladder with 2 liters/quarts 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
