Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve - Habitat Restoration: Yellow Star Thistle Removal

Calendar Happens On Aug 8, 2026
Time 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Description

    Join Midpen staff for a fun workday removing invasive yellow star thistle at Pulgas 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." 

    • If there are 0 spots available, click the WAITLIST button if you already have an account. If this is your first time volunteering, create a new account, return to this project page and click WAITLIST. 

    • 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. 

    • If your plans change and you need to cancel, please log in, return to this opportunity posting and click the “Unregister” button. You can find opportunities you have registered for in your volunteer profile under the Opportunities Response section. 

    Meeting Location 


    Please meet staff at 100 Edmonds Rd. For the exact meeting location, copy and paste this Google Plus Code in to a new browser: FPG9+54 Redwood City, California, 94062.

    Please arrive on time since volunteers will park behind a locked gate and you will not be able to meet the group once the gate is closed.

    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) 

    • Socks that 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.) 

Details

Get Connected Icon 14 and older
Get Connected Icon Register by Aug 8, 2026
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Please check your email after 7:30 am on the morning of the project for an email from ccaldwell@openspace.org to find out if the project has been cancelled for any reason.
Warning Requires: Volunteer Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability

Location

Location Dot Shift Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve
FPG9+54
Redwood City, CA  94062