Project Overview
Projects will include planting native plants and removing non-native plants. Volunteers will learn to identify 10 native plants and 5 non-native plants.
Removing non-native plants is vital to restoring the native ecosystem. The coastal scrub plant community has been significantly reduced in San Mateo County by agriculture and development. Native wildlife species depend on native plants for food and shelter.
Project Details
We'll provide water and juice boxes, as well as a light breakfast (with coffee), snacks, and lunch. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
There is no charge for the day. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to join: individuals, families, and small or large groups.
Project Timeline
9:15 — 10:00 Registration, coffee and breakfast pastries
10:00 — 10:15 Ranger discussion of project
9:15 — 12:00 Project underway!
12:00 — 1:00 A discussion with Stanford Engineering Professor Stephen Monismith* about his research on lakes, estuaries, and the coastal ocean. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served.
Project Location
We will meet at the Francis Beach Ranger's parking area, which is at the south end of the main Francis Beach parking lot. Francis Beach is located at 95 Kelly Avenue in Half Moon Bay.
From Hwy 280, head west on Hwy 92. Turn left onto Hwy 1 and head south one block. Turn right on Kelly Ave. Head west to the beach. Tell the Park Aid you are here for the Restoration Project. Work sites are located along the Coastside Trail including Francis, Venice, Dunes, and Roosevelt Beaches.
What to Bring
Layered clothing, closed toed shoes, and work gloves (if you have them).
For More Information email Michelle Compton, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, at mcompton@stanford.edu