Join Grassroots Ecology, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), and the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) at Bair Island in the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge to help remove invasive plants and support Bay Area biodiversity! Participants will walk up to 0.8 miles along an exposed and often foggy Bayland levee to remove invasive Maltese thistle and crown daisy. Weather can be variable, so we highly recommend bringing layers and a refillable water bottle. Along the way, volunteers will have the chance to spot unique birds and native plants, all set against a stunning ocean backdrop — perfect inspiration for our closing nature journaling activity!
Visit SFBBO's website to learn more about tidal marsh habitat restoration and our impact. https://www.sfbbo.org/tidalmarsh.html
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POST protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all. As a private nonprofit land trust, POST has been responsible for saving more 90,000 acres since 1977. POST works with private landowners and public agencies to connect people and nature. Visit openspacetrust.org for more information.
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Waivers/Registration: All Participants attending the workday must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver through this Eventbrite page. Expect a brief set of additional waivers upon arrival. Youth under 18 must have their legal guardian approve the waiver on their behalf. Volunteers age 12 and under require an accompanying adult.
Parking/ Meeting Space: 680 Bair Island Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
From highway US-101, take exit 409 for Whipple Ave, in Redwood City
Turn onto E Bayshore Rd and take the 1st exit onto Bair Island Rd
Turn right into the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge parking lot
Once parked in the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge parking lot find the volunteer check-in table at the front of the lot and across from the bathrooms
We will be meeting in the the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge parking lot, where there are gendered restrooms and drinking water fountains available.
Alternate Transportation: The closest bus stop located at the intersection of Veterans Blvd and Brewster Ave, about a 0.8 mile (20 minute) walk from the site.
Prepare for Working Outdoors:
Reusable water bottle (filled with water)
Snacks, if desired (Some snacks provided)
Wear layers that can get dirty, including a jacket and long pants
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 with little shade and prickly plants
Cell reception is generally available
Bring a refillable water bottle
Notebook/paper and pencil/pen for nature journaling exercise
We will provide gloves and tools.
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 isabella@grassrootsecology.org or johanne@grassrootsecology.org