Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto at Arastradero Preserve

It’s planting season! Together we will be working to improve habitat along Arastradero Creek and Mayfly Creek by planting native plants, shoveling and moving mulch and removing invasive plant seedlings from the planting areas.

Arastradero Preserve has expansive oak woodlands and grasslands that house an abundance of wildlife including deer, bobcats, coyotes, and various species of birds.

Waivers/Registration: All volunteers attending the workday must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver through this Eventbrite page. Youth under 18 must have their legal guardian approve the waiver on their behalf. Volunteers age 12 and under require an accompanying adult.

Parking information: Arastradero Preserve located at 1530 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. We will meet at the buildings next to the parking lot. Bike parking is available.

Meeting Space: We will meet in the gateway garden area, here you will have access to bathrooms and drinking fountains.

Prepare for Working Outdoors:

Face mask for COVID-19 safety

Reusable water bottle (filled with water)

Snacks, if desired

Long pants, long sleeves recommended

Sturdy closed-toed shoes that can get dirty

Hat/sunscreen or rain gear/boots

Epi-Pen or allergy medicine, if applicable

Plan for potential exposure to sun, poison oak, ticks, prickly plants

COVID-19 Safety

We feel it is especially important for people to connect with nature during these challenging times, and our staff will carefully adhere to the social distancing and safety protocols we have developed in compliance with public health guidelines. Safety is our number one priority for all of our volunteer programs! View our COVID-19 safety protocols here.

Event Cancellations:

We are committed to the safety of our staff and volunteers. In the event that we must cancel a workday due to extreme weather conditions or poor air quality, a Grassroots Ecology staff person will reach out via email no later than 5:00 PM the day prior to this event.

Join Us!

Grassroots Ecology encourages people from all identities and backgrounds to participate in our programs. Many of our programs are outdoors and involve moving and working in a variety of landscapes. If you have accessibility concerns (e.g. allergies, limited mobility, learning differences), our projects are flexible and we are happy to work with you. Please reach out to the workday facilitator so we can prepare for your participation.

Accessibility concerns? Questions? Cancellations?

Email claireg@grassrootsecology.org