Enjoy the outdoors and work to restore habitat at an essential wildlife corridor. Volunteers will support the restoration of this California ecosystem by removing French broom, a woody invasive plant. We will make short stops along our walk to and from the restoration area to showcase plants growing in Wunderlich Park. The total hiking of this event is expected to be 4 to 5 miles.
Accessibility considerations include hiking on uneven and steep terrain, being outside for the entire length of the event, and kneeling, squatting, and standing to pull invasive plants. Volunteers will be supplied with gloves, kneelers, and all tools.
Wunderlich Park is a San Mateo County Park with over 942 acres of protected forest. Huddart consists of groves of redwood trees, open meadows, oak woodlands, and slopes with a creek that runs through the park. This work is made possible by the San Mateo County Parks Foundation. Visit San Mateo County's Wunderlich Park page and San Mateo County Parks Foundation to learn more.
Waivers/Registration: All attendees 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.
Transportation for Wunderlich Park: The best way to get to the park is by personal car, as there is no public transportation to Wunderlich Park. Please carpool if possible, as the parking lot has limited space. The road up to the park is steep and curvy. Download driving instructions ahead of time, as there might be limited cell reception up on Woodside Rd.
Meeting Space: Meet at the Wunderlich Parking Lot. There are very limited spots, so please arrive on time and carpool if possible.
Prepare for Exploring Outdoors:
Reusable water bottle
Snacks, if desired
Long pants, long sleeves are 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
We will provide snacks.
Event Cancellations:
We are committed to the safety of our staff and attendees. If we must cancel an event 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 before 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 programs are flexible and we are happy to work with you. Please reach out to the event facilitator so we can prepare for your participation.
Accessibility concerns? Questions? Cancellations? Email isabella@grassrootsecology.org