Activity Cards

Spend your morning nurturing Coast Live Oak seedlings within a beautiful oak woodland in OC Parks’ Baker Canyon. This activity will involve watering the planted oaks, weeding around them, and adding mulch.

Help us restore a beautiful area in Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park’s Baker Meadow. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to work outside and get dirty! Snake chaps, gloves, and tools will be provided; please feel free to bring your own if you have them. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, close-toed shoes, and sun protection. Note: This is a wilderness area, there are natural hazards such as rattlesnakes, which are occasionally seen here.

Please note that you will be asked to adhere to the following measures in order to participate:

• Be registered in advance, no walk-up registration is permitted.
• Arrive with all necessary equipment to keep you safe on the trail, including water, proper attire, and closed-toe footwear, first aid, health needs etc.
• Restrooms will be available, but facilities will not be sanitized for each individual.
• All participants are required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival at the staging area and before beginning the activity. The waiver can be previewed here: IRC Liability Waiver
• You may be prevented from participating if you do not adhere to the above protocols.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering.

Join OC Parks volunteers in restoring and maintaining local habitats by removing invasive, non-native plants like White Horehound, Tree Tobacco, Italian Thistle, Sahara Mustard, and many others. Seeding, planting, and watering is also possible.

Volunteers will engage in use of tools, planting, weeding and other habitat restoration activities. Participants are encouraged to bring water, snacks, and wear appropriate attire, including closed-toe shoes. All necessary supplies, such as gloves and tools, will be provided.

Please be advised that the event may be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather, including rain or extreme temperatures.

*Meeting location will be emailed to the participant prior to the event.*

We look forward to seeing you there and making a positive impact on our local environment!

Join OC Parks volunteers in restoring and maintaining local habitats by removing invasive, non-native plants like White Horehound, Tree Tobacco, Italian Thistle, Sahara Mustard, and many others. Seeding, planting, and watering is also possible.

Volunteers will engage in use of tools, planting, weeding and other habitat restoration activities. Participants are encouraged to bring water, snacks, and wear appropriate attire, including closed-toe shoes. All necessary supplies, such as gloves and tools, will be provided.

Please be advised that the event may be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather, including rain or extreme temperatures.

*Meeting location will be emailed to the participant prior to the event.*

We look forward to seeing you there and making a positive impact on our local environment!