Volunteer Outdoors in Mountain View: Shoreline Marsh Habitat Restoration

Sat Jan 18 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-08:00

PARKING LOCATION, SEE DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT LOCATION | Mountain View

Grassroots Ecology
Publisher/HostGrassroots Ecology
Volunteer Outdoors in Mountain View: Shoreline Marsh Habitat Restoration
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Volunteer your time with Grassroots Ecology to help increase biodiversity in Mountain View!
About this Event

Volunteer with Grassroots Ecology 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 planting California native plants that grow specifically in the marshlands of the San Francisco Bay.

Visit Grassroots Ecology’s Shoreline at Mountain View webpage to learn more about the ecosystem and accessibility considerations.

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, all volunteers must sign the City of Mountain View's waiver in person, youth under 18 must bring a parent/legal guardian to sign on their behalf.

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 [email protected]

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PARKING LOCATION, SEE DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT LOCATION, 2940 North Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View, United States

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