Volunteer with Grassroots Ecology and Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) to restore upland marsh transition zone habitat for local wildlife. Expect to learn about the protection and ecology of our local baylands and to help take care of our public lands. During our time together, we will be managing invasive weeds. We will also engage in a broadscale weed suppression technique called sheet mulching. Volunteers will strip cardboard of nonbiodegradable material and cover target restoration areas with cardboard and mulch.
Visit Grassroots Ecology’s Shoreline at Mountain View webpage to learn more about the ecosystem and accessibility considerations.
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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 than 87,000 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 volunteers attending the workday 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. Volunteers age 12 and under require an accompanying adult. IN ADDITION, at the day of volunteering, all participants must sign an additional paper waiver from the City of Mountain View - all minors must have an adult parent/guardian to sign their waiver when they are dropped off.
Parking: Shoreline Golf Links Parking Lot [Google Maps link]
Alternate Transportation: Walking/Human-powered locomotion: Take the Bay Trail. This trail is a popular paved pedestrian/cycling trail that is connected to many other paved trails such as the Permanente Creek Trail, Stevens Creek Trail, Adobe Creek Loop Trail. Bus: none
Meeting Space: Bay Trail at Mountain View Slough marshlands directly south of Pond A2W [Google Maps link]. Please note that this is about a 6 min (0.3 mile) walk from the parking lot. Restrooms and water fountains are available at the golf course facilities which is about a 7 min (0.4 mile) walk from the meeting space.
Prepare for Working Outdoors:
Reusable water bottle (filled with water)
Snacks, if desired
Long pants, long sleeves 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
We will provide gloves, tools, and snacks
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 shelley@grassrootsecology.org
