VOLUNTEER: HABITAT RESTORATION

Volunteering builds muscles, friendships, and biodiversity! Help enhance wildlife habitat by removing invasive exotics and installing native plants. Enjoy yourself and breathe the fresh air at lovely Arastradero Preserve!

Individuals and small groups
Restoration days occur on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month (2nd and 3rd in Nov and Dec) from 9:00am to 1:00pm. We start promptly at 9:00am. No experience is necessary. Please download the Restoration Schedule for detailed information. From May through September we also restore on Wednesday evenings. Please RSVP to let us know you're coming, and we look forward to seeing you there! Contact Miriam Sachs Martín: arastradero*acterra.org.

Minors
Parents of minors (youth under 18 years of age) must print and sign this waiver Adobe Reader. Minors must bring the signed waiver with them.

Larger groups (more than 5)
We can schedule a special day for your community group, company, school, church, club, etc. We encourage groups that plan on returning several times to "Adopt-a-Site". Please inquire for more information on the "Adopt-a-Site" program. If you are RSVP'ing for a group of more that 5 please download the field trip contact form and submit to: Miriam Sachs Martín: arastradero*acterra.org.

Location
Meet in the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve parking lot on Arastradero Road, just north of Page Mill Road. We start promptly at 9:00AM. Click here for map.

We provide
We will provide tools, gloves, water, and healthy snacks.

What to Bring
gloves (if you have them)
sunscreen, hat
long pants
sturdy shoes (no open-toed shoes please)
lots of friends!

Volunteer Opportunities


2007-2008 Saturday
Restoration Days:

Sep. 8, 22
Oct. 13, 27
Nov. 10, 17
Dec. 8, 15
Jan. 12, 26
Feb. 9, 23
Mar. 8, 22
Apr. 12, 26
May. 10
Jun. 14, 28
Jul. 12, 26
Aug. (no workdays)

Weed Warriors & Wonder Women
Have you wanted to participate in habitat restoration, but not been able to find the time on a Saturday morning? Acterra offers Wednesday night Weed Warriors and Wonder Women (Wowkids 12 and up are also welcome) starting April 2, 2008. We will meet at the Gateway Facility on Pearson-Arastradero Preserve from 6:00 - 8:00 PM to conduct habitat restoration, get great exercise, and meet new friends! More Information.