Stewardship

Stewardship

1st Saturday of each month — Point Lobos (East). 1.00 p.m. at the Rio Road Park and Ride
Join us in the beautiful Monterey Pine forest on the east side of Point Lobos. We use several techniques to remove the highly invasive French Broom and help restore the area with the native plants that properly belong there. We meet at the Rio Road Park and Ride (across the road from the Chevron gas station). All supplies provided. Contact Bruce Delgado at bdelgado62@gmail.com or 831-277-7690 for more information.

Jan 4, 2020
Feb 1, 2020

3rd Saturday of each month – Garrapata State Park 10.00 a.m. at Soberanes Point Trail Head, West side of Hwy 1 (Gate 8)
Hosted by California State Parks, volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to help remove invasive species, plant natives, maintain basic interpretive features, and assist with minor repairs to fencing and other light infrastructure. Tools, water, and training will be provided. Event is anticipated to last from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. No RSVP necessary, but if you have questions, or would like to inquire about group stewardship, or other long-term volunteer opportunities with California State Parks, please call (831) 574-9008, or email volunteer.monterey@parks.ca.gov. * Heavy rain cancels.

Feb 15, 2020
Mar 21, 2020
Apr 18, 2020
May 9, 2020

3rd Wednesday of each month – Fort Ord Dunes State Park 9.00 a.m. at Parking Lot at the end of Eighth Street
Hosted by California State Parks, volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to help remove invasive species, plant natives, maintain basic interpretive features, and assist with minor repairs to fencing and other light infrastructure. Tools, water, and training will be provided. Event is anticipated to last from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. No RSVP necessary, but if you have questions, or would like to inquire about group stewardship, or other long-term volunteer opportunities with California State Parks, please call (831) 574-9008, or email volunteer.monterey@parks.ca.gov. * Heavy rain cancels.

Feb 19, 2020
Mar 18, 2020
Apr 15, 2020
May 20, 2020

3rd Sunday of each month — Soberanes Creek. 11.00 a.m. at the Rio Road Park and Ride
The area where Soberanes Creek falls into the ocean needs our help to remove various invasive weeds — primarily Cape Ivy. We meet at the Rio Road Park and Ride (across the road from the Chevron gas station) at 11 a.m. and return at about 2.00 p.m. All supplies provided. Bring a friend, water and a snack. Contact Bruce Delgado at bdelgado62@gmail.com or 831-277-7690 for more information

Jan 19, 2020
Feb 16, 2020

Fort Ord National Monument Native Planting
Return of the Natives (R.O.N.) has worked with community volunteers and the Bureau of Land Management to restore and revitalize Fort Ord. R.O.N. is hosting a planting event with live music – Everyone is welcome! A great family activity that is FREE. Tools, water, and great snacks provided. Wear sturdy footwear and plenty of layers. Bring your community service forms to earn hours. Directions: Follow BLM Special Event signs from Giggling & 8th ave Seaside, CA 93955 and proceed through the gate. For more information go to our website: https://csumb.edu/ron or call/email Eessa Vanderspek @ 831-582-3686 evanderspek@csumb.edu. *Volunteer groups of 10 or more please RSVP by contacting Eessa Vanderspek at 831-582-3686 or email evanderspek@csumb.edu

Feb 22, 2020

Quarry Park, Monterey – French Broom
To help with broom at Monterey’s Quarry Park, please contact Al Washburn at awashburn8@comcast.net.