Patrick's Point State Park
Projects:
Habitat restoration in the following areas:

• Sitka spruce forest - English ivy removal
• Beach Creek Group Camp - Remove weeds and plant native species where needed
• Meadows - Remove invasive exotic plant species and prune western azaleas

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: 4150 Patrick's Point Drive, Trinidad, CA 95570 - Please meet at the Beach Creek Group Camp. Take HWY 101 to the Patrick's Point Drive exit. This exit is about 5 miles north of Trinidad. Turn west off of exit and head south on Patrick's Point Drive for approximately three quarters of a mile. Turn right at the Patrick's Point State Park entrance. Someone at the entrance gate will give you a free pass for the day for participating in the event. Then take the first left after leaving the entrance station. Then take your second left into the Beach Creek Group Camp. There is additional parking directly across from the Beach Creek Group Camp entrance at the Campfire Center.
Volunteers: 120
Bring: Please bring clothing for all weather, including sun screen and rain gear. Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own pair. A picnic lunch will also be provided to all volunteers at the end of the event.

 

 

The Big River Unit of Mendocino Headlands State Park and Mendocino Woodlands State Park
Projects: Invasive plant removal at two locations: Saturday (11am-4pm)-Remove a riparian infestation of invasive English Ivy on the border of the Big River unit and Mendocino Woodlands State Park and Sunday-(11am-4pm)- Remove invasive Yellow Bush Lupine and Ammophila from Big River Beach at Mendocino Headlands State Park.
(Limited housing is available for out-of-the-area volunteers)
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Location: Please call for directions and details.
Volunteers: 25+ each day
Bring: Water, gloves, pants, boots, hat, sunscreen and rain gear.

 

 

Shasta State Historic Park
Projects: Volunteers will work with park staff to remove overgrown vegetation and invasive species on the hillside overlooking Main Street, Shasta. This will restore the panoramic view shed of the park and surrounding valley from the historic catholic cemetery. Volunteers will also remove invasive species such as Broom; and build a fuel break to protect the park from wildland fire.
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: From I-5, take highway 299 west from Redding, California. The courthouse museum at Shasta State Historic Park is located 5 miles west of Redding at the intersection of Hwy 299 west and Trinity Alley in Shasta, CA.
Volunteers: 75
Bring: Sturdy shoes, pants, long sleeves and gloves

 

 

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Projects:
Folsom Powerhouse - removal of vegetation in the historic spillways, around historic structure/features for fire protection, weed abatement within the historic core of the park unit, installation of interpretive panels, major trash clean up along historic canal trail that runs along the American River. 
Folsom SRA various locations - ie Negro Bar, Granite Bay, Beal's Point, Brown's Ravine, Willow Creek - trash pick up and non-native plant removal in identified areas with state representative
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: From Hwy 50 Eastbound take the Folsom Blvd exit.  Continue approximately 3 miles and turn left on Greenback lane.  Take your first left into the Negro Bar unit of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.  The street address is 9875 Greenback Lane
Volunteers: 75
Bring: Water, gloves, pants, boots, hat & sunscreen

 

 

Auburn State Recreation Area
Projects: Clean up the Confluence area; remove vehicles and debris from the canyons; install park benches along hiking trails; paint over graffiti.
Time: Work: 8:00am - 1:00pm Hike:  Interpretive Hike at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Old Foresthill Bridge located on Old Foresthill Road at the Confluence of the North Fork and Middle Fork American Rivers .  This is approximately 2.5 miles south of Auburn on Highway 49.  From Sacramento , take I-80 east.  Take the Elm exit south.  Go one block south and left turn on Highway 49/High Street (south bound).  Travel approximately 2.5 miles to the river.  Highway 49 takes a sharp right turn over the Highway 49 bridge, but you should instead continue to go straight ahead onto the Old Foresthill Road.  Travel three quarters of a mile to the Old Foresthill Bridge which is located at the Confluence of the two rivers.
Volunteers: 200
Bring: Water, gloves, pants, boots, hat, sunscreen and rain gear if needed.

 

 

Clarksburg River Access Facility
Projects: Plant native California grasses and shrubs along the river terrace embankment to enhance riparian habitat, reduce noxious weeds, and threat of fire. Install irrigation system to help establish native plants. Pick up trash along riverbank.
Time: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Location: 38125 S River Rd, Clarksburg, CA 95612-5051. Park is adjacent to the West bank of the Sacramento River approximately 2.5 miles South of the town of Clarksburg. Directions from West Sacramento: At I-80, proceed south on Jefferson Blvd for 11 miles to Clarksburg Road. Proceed East on Clarksburg Road 3 miles to the town of Clarksburg to River Road. Proceed South on River Road (levee road along the west bank of the river) for 2.5 miles to the park site. http://www.yolocounty.org/index.aspx?page=381
Volunteers: 75
Bring: Gloves, hats, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, hand trowels to plant grass plugs, and shovels to plant native shrubs. Trash bags will be provided. Fishing gear is recommended as the site is adjacent to the river and offers good striper, catfish, and sturgeon fishing within season (please check your fishing regulations and don't forget to bring your current fishing license).

 

Angel Island State Park - FULL
Projects: Beach clean up, vegetation management in Ayala Cove, drainage and culvert maintenance and exotic plant removal.
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Take Angel Island ferry or Blue and Gold fleet ferry to Ayala Cove
Volunteers: 150
Bring: Layered clothing, gloves, water

 

Mt. Tamalpais State Park
Projects: Trail maintenance (tread work, brushing, drainage correction, reinforcing walls, installing steps and foot bridges, reroute of trails); campground restoration (install new fire rings, split rail fencing, picnic tables, food lockers);
non-native plant eradication; trash and litter removal; install signs and information boards
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecue will be held after the event.
Location: Take the Stinson Beach/Highway 1 Exit off Highway 101. Drive on Highway 1/Shoreline Highway for approx. 7 miles. Take a right (head west) on Panoramic Highway for about 7 miles. At the crest of the hill take a left into Pantoll Headquarters/Parking Lot
Volunteers: 100-150
Bring: Water, snack, work boots/sturdy shoes, gloves, sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing

 

Samuel P. Taylor State Park - FULL
Projects: Trail repair and clean up, Pioneer Tree Trail, North Creek Trail, South Creek Trail, Bills Trail, and Devil's Gulch Trail.  Split rail fence install and repair, non-native plant removal and Lagunitas Creek trash and litter removal.
Location: From 101 exit Central San Rafael .  Take 3rd street west to Miracle Mile to Sir Francis Drake Blvd.  Follow Sir Francis Drake west past Lagunitas.  Enter the park at the Camp Taylor sign on the left.
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm (check-in begins at 8am)
Volunteers: 100
Bring:  Gloves, rain boots/old shoes for creek clean up, layered clothing, rain gear if appropriate, and sunscreen.

 

Eastshore State Park - FULL

Projects: Non-native fennel and acacia removal along with weeding and pruning of blackberry bushes in the Phase I Area of the Berkeley Meadow Restoration Project

Time: 9am to noon

Location: Park and meet along University Ave and West Frontage Road at Eastshore State Park entrance gate in Berkeley.

Volunteers: 45 (must be high school age and older)

Bring: Sunscreen, wear appropriate clothing, non-slip shoes or boots, gloves. Bring water and snacks.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline - FULL
Projects:Shoreline cleanup, trail litter abatement and fennel, ice plant and other non-native plant removal
Time:9am to noon
Volunteers: 100 (all ages welcome)
Bring:Bring water and snacks.

 

 

Mt. Diablo State Park - FULL
Projects: Removal of exotic plants; native plant restoration; trail maintenance; litter pick-up; trash removal; grounds care. They are exploring other potential projects that would require PG&E equipment or more experienced labor/skills.
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: Park at Pine Hollow Middle School and take the complimentary County Connection Shuttle to the Mitchell Canyon Day Use site at the base of Mt. Diablo on the Clayton side. The school is located at 5522 Pine Hollow Road
Volunteers: 200
Bring: Water, gloves, hat and sunscreen

 

 

Benicia State Recreation Area
Projects: Install ground cover in planting areas, cover with mulch; plant natives; remove exotic and invasive weeds; fill debris boxes with cleared weeds and other brush trimmings.
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden (next to picnic area)
Volunteers: 50-75
Bring: Sunscreen, gloves

 

 

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area - FULL
Projects: Planting, mulching, habitat restoration, native plant propagation, garden repair, and nursery/ garden improvements followed by wrap up BBQ.
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: From 101 exit Candlestick Park Exit and proceed east on Harney Way half way around stadium. The entrance is on the right hand sign follow signs for Earth day registration.
Volunteers: 100
Bring: Closed toe shoes and dress in layers

 

 

Half Moon Bay State Beach - FULL
Project: Continue the on-going habitat restoration project by removing non-native species and planting native plants. Some volunteers may be asked to help build benches for the native plant nursery.
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: TAKE Hwy 280 or 101 to West 92 towards Half Moon Bay . At the intersection of 92 and Hwy 1, turn LEFT (SOUTH). Turn right at the light, Kelly Street . Follow all the way to the end of the street and turn right into the park entrance. Proceed to kiosk and let them know you are there for Earth Day.
Volunteers: Unlimited
Bring: Layered clothing, closed-toed shoes, water, sunscreen, hat.  Gloves will be provided.

 

 

Coast Dairies State Park
Projects: Volunteers will work on a major habitat restoration project at Laguna Beach in the new Coast Dairies State Park unit. Project includes removing invasive plants, caring for newly planted native plants, and various other tasks related to habitat restoration. In addition, a full-scale cleanup of Laguna Beach will be conducted.
Time: 9am - 1 pm
Location: Meet at the Wilder Ranch State Park Parking Lot, just North of Santa Cruz on Highway 1. Shuttles will run between Wilder Ranch and the site.
Volunteers: 150
Bring: Sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, garden gloves, cap/hat, sunscreen, and water bottle.

 

 

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
Projects: Habitat restoration including clearing invasive non-native plants, planting native plants/trees, landscaping, beach and park clean-up, fish habitat restoration and creation, and miscellaneous other park work.
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: From Los Angeles, take hwy. 41 north to Friant exit. Take Friant Road north 15 miles to Millerton Lake South Shore entrance.
From Madera, take hwy. 145 east. Continue eastbound passed hwy 41. Continue for approximately 5-7 miles. Make a right turn at road 206. Continue on road 206 until you intersect with Friant Road. Make a left turn on Friant Road. Take Friant road approximately 2 miles to the South Shore entrance of Millerton Lake
Volunteers: 75-100
Bring: Pants, boots, sunscreen, water

 

 

The Park at Riverwalk
Projects: Habitat restoration along the bike path behind The Park at Riverwalk. Volunteers will plant approximately 40 trees that have been eaten by a beaver in that location. Park staff is now in the process of relocating the beaver, and will be installing tree guards to protect young trees from further damage from animals in that area.
Time: 8:00am-1:00pm
Location: Hwy 99 to exit 24, 58 East. West on Stockdale. Continue 5 miles to park on north side of road. Intersection of Stockdale & Buena Vista
Volunteers: 75-100
Bring: Water, work boots/sturdy shoes, gloves, shovel, sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing

 

 

Caswell Memorial State Park
Projects: Native rose and California blackberry planting; removal of non-native plant species; spreading chip bark on day use trails; trail maintenance; campfire center maintenance; litter pickup on main park trails.
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Take Highway 99, use the Austin Road exit from North or South 99. Head SW on Austin Road, which will dead end into Caswell Memorial State Park.
Volunteers: 200
Bring: Work gloves, water bottle (one you can carry), sunscreen, bug and mosquito repellant, layered clothes, rain gear (if necessary), sturdy shoes, a large brimmed hat and a FUN HEART

 

 

Carpinteria State Beach
Projects: Beach cleanup at 3-5 locations within the State Beach Day use areas
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Casitas Pass Road exit, go south on Casitas Pass Rd. to Carpinteria Ave., go right and then left on Palm Ave to the park entrance and the foot of Palm Ave. at the beach.
Volunteers: 80

 

 

Montaña de Oro State Park
Projects: Maintenance of trails throughout Montana de Oro State Park including trail rehabilitation, brushing, trimming and litter pickup.
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Take Los Osos Valley Rd. to Montana de Oro State Park
Volunteers: Unlimited
Bring: Water, gloves, pants, boots, hat, & sunscreen

 

 

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve
Projects: Habitat restoration and cleanup of the last remaining coastal wetlands area in Los Angeles. Volunteers will remove invasive plant species from the sand dunes (coastal strand) ecosystem, remove trash from the banks of Ballona Creek and Ballona Wetlands, repair trails and possibly water young native plants
Time: 9:00am ? 1:00pm
Location: From 405 Fwy going south, take 90 Marina Fwy West. Turn left (west) onto Culver Blvd. Follow Culver into Playa del Rey. Park behind Gordon?s Market at 303 Culver Blvd. From 405 going north, Exit Jefferson Blvd, go west on Jefferson. Merges with Culver Blvd. Follow Culver into Playa del Rey.
Park behind Gordon?s Market at 303 Culver Blvd.
Volunteers: 125
Bring: Wear long pants, sunscreen, sneakers or hiking boots

 

Malibu Creek State Park - FULL
Projects: Trash and debris removal within the Malibu Creek watershed; graffiti removal from rocks and along the creek; non-native plant removal and replanting of natives.
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Exit 101 freeway and head South for 3 miles. Park is on the right hand side just after Mulholland Hwy.
Volunteers: 250 - 300

 

Rio de Los Angeles State Historic Park
Projects: Native planting and weed abatement
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: From 101 South exit left at Los Angeles Street, continue to Union Station, go right at the first stop. From 101 North, exit right on North Alameda, turn right into Union Station Parking, go right at the first stop.
Volunteers: 150

 

 

Huntington State Beach
Projects: Rehabilitation of the Least Tern Preserve in preparation for nesting season
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Magnolia Street and Pacific Coast Highway
Volunteers: 100
Bring: Comfortable shoes, long sleeves, hat, sunscreen and heavy duty gloves, if you have them.

 

San Onofre State Beach

Projects: Build a staircase leading up from the parking lot to the campground amphitheater and plant native plants.
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: From Interstate 5 South exit Cristianitos. Turn left onto Cristianitos.
San Mateo Campground will be on your right in 1 mile. From Interstate 5 North
exit Cristianitos. Turn right onto Cristianitos. San Mateo Campground will be on your right in 1 mile.
Volunteers: 100
Bring: Water, sunscreen, hat and gloves

 

Crystal Cove State Park - FULL

Projects: Revegetating islands and barren spots with native plants; installing symbolic fencing; weeding; painting; cleaning the beach
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Meet at the Los Trancos parking lot, near the trailer. Turn inland off Pacific Coast Highway at the stoplight Los Trancos.
Parking fee is waived for volunteers.
Volunteers: 100
Bring:Wear boots and long pants, and bring work gloves, sunscreen, and a hat. We will provide coffee, water and goodies.

 

 

California Citrus State Historic Park
Projects: Grove maintenance and cleanup; installation and repair of irrigation; planting of citrus trees and various native and/or drought-resistant plants; installation of interpretive signage for the citrus trees and plants.
Time: 8:00am ? 1:00pm
Location: Off of Hwy 91 Freeway at the corner of Van Buren Blvd and Dufferin Ave. Meet at the Park Visitor Center/Museum at 8AM (Registration)
Volunteers: 150
Bring: Gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, your own tools and water

 

 

Carpinteria State Beach
Projects: Beach cleanup at 3-5 locations within the State Beach Day use areas
Time: 9:00am ? 1:00pm
Location: Casitas Pass Road exit, go south on Casitas Pass Rd. to Carpinteria Ave., go right and then left on Palm Ave to the park entrance and the foot of Palm Ave. at the beach.
Volunteers: 80

 

 

Chino Hills State Park
Projects: Chino Hills suffered a major fire in November 2008 that destroyed over 90% of the park's valued resources, including various structures. Earth Day volunteers will help start the restoration and rehabilitation of the park. This includes three major projects to be completed around the Rolling "M" Ranch/Day Use Area and Group Camp/Horse Camp Area:
- Propagating of Walnut Trees from seeds (approx. 100)
- Replanting of Native Plants and vegetation (approx. 150)
- Replacing/repair of fence posts/railings (approx. 200 ft
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: From Hwys 91 or 60 take Hwy 71 to Soquel Canyon Dr. Turn West on Soquel Canyon Dr. Turn left on Elinvar Dr. Turn left on Sapphire Rd. Park entrance is on immediate right. Go three miles on dirt/paved road to Rolling "M" Ranch and meet at the Campfire Center
Volunteers: 200

 

 

Cuyumaca Rancho State Park - FULL
Projects:
1. Removal of fallen trees from the trails and fireroads (Cuyamaca Rancho burned in the Cedar Fire in 2003. Last year we had over 200 tree trunks fall on trails and fireroads during the fall and winter. We expect more tree failures with this fall and winter season because of the dry rot in the dead standing trees and a newly discovered oak beetle killing the black and live oak trees that survived the fire)
2. Replace burned stake and rider fencing along the highway and access roads to prevent vehicles from driving into the meadows in the park.
3. Clear brush along trails.
4. Repair trail tread damaged by winter storms.
5. Plant replacement trees in Paso Picacho group camps
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: From Interstate Hwy 8 go north on Japatul Road (Hwy 79). Stay on Hwy 79 (becomes Cuyamaca Hwy). You enter the park after about 6 miles. Green Valley Campground is about 6 miles north of the south park boundary and Paso Picacho Campground is about 8 miles further north
Volunteers: 200
Bring: Boots, long pants, long-sleeve shirt, hat, sunscreen, work gloves, a coat and poncho in case of precipitation. Lunch will be provided.