RUSSIAN RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
Our close partnership with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) has allowed us to participate in the management of several regional open spaces for ecosystem improvement. Our work at these preserves varies from invasive species removal to planting and maintaining native habitat.
OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AT RUSSIAN RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
OUR RESTORATION WORK AT RUSSIAN RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
Our work at Russian Ridge focuses on invasive plant removal as well as maintaining a native garden at the preserve’s parking lot. Thanks to the help of volunteers, we focus on removing yellow starthistle and stinkwort in heavily visited areas at the preserve. Our demonstration garden welcomes preserve visitors with a sneak peak of the diverse native grassland species that grow throughout Russian Ridge.
Volunteers working in the Russian Ridge demonstration garden
EXPLORE RUSSIAN RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
VISIT RUSSIAN RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
The entrance to Russian Ridge is at the intersection of Page Mill Road and Skyline Boulevard.
The preserve is open from sunrise to sunset. Parking for Russian Ridge is available in a gravel lot. There is no entrance fee or parking fee at the preserve. The road to the preserve is paved and winding for about 45 minutes coming from Palo Alto. There is a parking lot with about 30 spaces and 2 accessible spaces. It is easy to get lost finding the parking lot and there is no cell service, so be sure to download instructions before driving up the hill. Be sure to lock your car and take all valuables with you. There is no public transportation to Russian Ridge.
There are ADA compliant pit toilets at the parking lot. There is no drinking water available at the preserve.
Our work areas are not in the shade, but shade is available nearby. There is almost no walking required at volunteer days, but the work site is on an incline.
Preserve walking trails are unpaved and wander up and down steep hillsides with little shade, and through oak woodland habitat. Come prepared with water and a hat, and be aware of rattlesnakes, ticks, and poison oak.
OUR TEAM AT RUSSIAN RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
Project Manager Tyler Feld manages our work at the Midpen Preserves. Any questions about our work at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve can be directed to Tyler Feld.
