SMC Parks Stewardship Corps

2020 Event Schedule

All events run from 9am-12pm.

• Sat, Feb 15 Wunderlich Park Perennial Planters

  Spend a morning under the canopy of towering redwoods and evergreens in this peaceful park. We will continue our goal of introducing over 1,700 native plants. After the program, discover nearby trails traversing the countryside and visit the Folger Stable, which houses the Carriage Room Museum and offers horseback riding activities.

  Meet at the south end of the parking lot near the entrance off of Woodside Rd. (If arriving late, there are two worksites: the first is by the restrooms at the south end of the parking lot. The second is a one minute walk southeast of the parking lot towards the riding arena.)

• Sat, Feb 29 Junipero Serra Park Perennial Planters

  Start your weekend by visiting Junipero Serra Park, which sits on a long ridge once quarried for its Franciscan sandstone. Over the past year, volunteers have planted native species such as snowberry and Douglas iris and pulled weeds to protect wildflowers such as lupine and owl’s clover. This year, we will plant near the parking lot by El Zanjon Creek. This park features two playgrounds, trails leading through the woods and grasslands, and an overlook for viewing landings and take-offs at San Francisco International Airport.

  Meet in the left parking lot near the main entrance off of Crystal Springs Rd.

• Sat, Mar 7 Pigeon Point Bluffs Perennial Planters

  Make a trip of traveling down the coast by starting off the day with the Stewardship Corps! Last year, volunteers established nearly 750 native plants at this restoration site. This winter, we need your help planting more! The views of Pigeon Point Lighthouse, migratory whales, and expansive coastline are not to be missed.

  Meet at the pull out off of Hwy 1 approximately 0.6 miles south of Pigeon Point Rd. (If arriving late, walk past the main gate and head right towards the direction of the lighthouse for 1-2 minutes.)

• Sat, Mar 14 Coyote Point Recreation Area Perennial Planters

  Help us beautify the entrance to the park by planting native species. We will look to add to the diversity of species that volunteers have previously planted, such as California lilac, California poppy, and yarrow. This unique locale at Coyote Point allows visitors to engage in a range of recreational activities including biking, hiking, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, picnicking, and enjoying the exhibits at the CuriOdyssey museum.

  Meet at the parking lot near the Magic Mountain Picnic Area (take an immediate left after passing the park entrance).

• Sat, Mar 21 San Bruno Mountain Perennial Planters

  Help us restore the natural state of Colma Creek—once a significant stop and home to migratory birds and other wildlife, now severely threatened by Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, and other weeds. We will support this ongoing restoration effort by reintroducing nearly 1,600 native plants into this wetland habitat.

  Meet at the main parking lot near the entrance off of Guadalupe Canyon Parkway. (If arriving late, head northwest from the main parking lot onto Guadalupe Trail. Stay on the trail for 8-10 minutes until you reach the worksite.)