When: Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10 am–2 pm;

Where: Mt Burdell Preserve, Novato; specific meeting location will be listed in the registration confirmation email. ​Registration is required.

Join us for a community day to enhance monarch habitat in Marin County! We will be planting native milkweed and a variety of nectar plants. Program will include a 20 minute hike in, education on monarchs, and planting tools and training. Be prepared to spend the event outdoors in variable weather (bring sunscreen, hat, jackets, long pants, and close-toed shoes). Youth under 16 welcome with adult supervision. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy a break under the oaks.

Accessibility notes: We will hike in on a fire trail that is uneven and composed of gravel and rock. It is not recommended for strollers or wheelchair users. There is no bathroom on site. There is little to no shade on the trail and limited shade available at the work site. Cell service is limited. Event will take place rain or shine—storms or heavy rain will cancel the event. Please contact Amy at achong@parksconservancy.org with accessibility questions.

Groups

Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Visit our Groups volunteer page to learn more.

Age, Skills, What to Bring:

• New volunteers will need to complete Volunteer Agreement Forms - your project leader will have the forms on-site for you to complete at the beginning of the event.
• For participants under 18: each participant needs to bring their own Volunteer Agreement Forms with a parent/guardian signature.
• Volunteers ages 12 and up are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF) for youth under the age of 15.
• We'll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.
• Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.
• No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements

The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.