Are you a certified California Naturalist? Join us for a day of hands-on habitat restoration!
CalNat alumni will work together restore a wildlife corridor that provides critical habitat for plants and animals at Byrne Preserve. We'll plant native plants, remove invasive weeds using hand tools, and take a nature walk around the preserve.
Note: We will spend time kneeling on hard ground and walking on uneven terrain.
Visit Grassroots Ecology's Byrne Preserve page to learn more about the ecosystem and accessibility considerations.
Family members and friends of CalNat alumni are welcome - please have them register, too!
Restoration will take place from 9am-12pm. All participants are invited to join us for a picnic lunch from 12pm-1pm after the workday! Bring your own lunch and a picnic blanket if you'd like.
Parking: 27210 Altamont Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 at the Westwind Community Barn dirt parking lot. Please park on the side of the parking lot closest to Byrne Preserve. There are horses onsite; please drive slowly and quietly as you enter and leave the parking lot. The road up to the site is steep and curvy. Download driving instructions ahead of time, as there is little to no cell reception for some service carriers at Byrne Preserve.
Alternate Transportation: The closest bus stop is at Foothill College, a 45-minute walk from Byrne Preserve. Strong bikers can lock their bikes to a rack on-site.
Meeting Space: Enter the preserve through the green gate adjacent to the driveway. We will meet by the brown tool shed at the top of the hill. Byrne Preserve has no available drinking water. There is access to a restroom. There are horses onsite.
Prepare for Working and Exploring Outdoors:
Field notebook and binoculars if desired, and stories of your recent discoveries!
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
Face mask for COVID-19 safety (optional)
Plan for potential exposure to sun, poison oak, ticks, prickly plants
Prepare for limited to no cell reception, access to portable toilet, and no available drinking water
We will provide gloves, tools, and light refreshments.
Waivers/Registration: All CalNats must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver through this Eventbrite page. Please have any partners/family you want to bring register too, as "Guests." Youth under 18 must have their legal guardian approve the waiver on their behalf.
COVID-19 Safety: View our COVID-19 safety protocols here.
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 event facilitator so we can prepare for your participation.
Accessibility concerns? Questions? Cancellations? Email emilys@grassrootsecology.org