Volunteers Needed to Pull Invasives and Restore North Coast Habitats This June

Press release from the Redwood Parks Conservancy:

Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC), in partnership with California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District, invites the public to volunteer this June to help restore prairies, coastal dunes, and native habitats across the north coast. These hands-on restoration days will focus on removing invasive non-native plants and encroaching vegetation that threaten native ecosystems. Volunteer efforts will support prairie, coastal, and dune habitats critical to wildlife and plant communities throughout the region.

Whether you’re passionate about conservation or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend time outdoors, these events offer an opportunity to connect with nature while making a positive impact in local state parks.

Trinidad State Beach
Sunday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Help celebrate California State Parks Week by joining us for a morning of removing invasive non-native plants such as English ivy to help restore our coastal forests and shrubs. Meet at the paved parking lot off of Stagecoach Road in Trinidad. Lunch will be provided at the end of the event.

Big Dune – Tolowa Dunes State Park
Sunday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join us for a day of removing invasive non-native plants such as European beachgrass to help protect rare coastal dune ecosystems.
Meet at the Lake Earl Wildlife Area building:
2591 Old Mill Road, Crescent City, CA 95531
(Note: The work site is about a one-mile hike from the parking location.)

Prairie Creek State Park
Sunday, June 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Help restore prairies by removing invasive non-native plants and encroaching vegetation.
Meet in front of the visitor center. Please park in the day-use parking area (not the visitor center parking lot) or along Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway.

All events are free and open to the public. Volunteers of all ages are welcome (minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). Volunteers will receive one free day-use pass to Sue-meg State Park. Need a ride? Free transportation from Crescent City is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Email [email protected] or call (707) 564-7388 to reserve a seat.

What to Bring: Sturdy shoes, a hat, drinking water, and a readiness for moderate physical activity.

To sign up or learn more, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/rpc-eventbrite.