Nurture Nature: Volunteer in Cupertino at McClellan Ranch Preserve

Join Grassroots Ecology in our ongoing restoration of the native plant meadow at McClellan Ranch Preserve in Cupertino! Fall-time activities include maintenance of existing plants and site preparation for the (hopefully!) rainy season. Volunteers should expect to water, move mulch, and pull weeds, all while learning about conservation and California ecology!

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.

Parking: 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014. Park in the main parking lot in front of the meadow (if needed, overflow lot is located to the left of the main entrance).

Alternate Transportation: The closest bus stop (via VTA route 51) is approximately 1 mile away from the preserve. The surrounding neighborhood is very bike-friendly and there are plenty of safe places to lock bikes.

Meeting Space: We will meet at the picnic tables at the front of the meadow.

Prepare for Working Outdoors:

Face mask for COVID-19 safety

Reusable water bottle (filled with water)

Snacks, if desired

Long pants, long sleeves, long socks highly 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, poison oak, ticks, prickly plants

Prepare for limited cell reception but free WiFi. There is access to public toilets and drinking fountains

We will provide gloves and tools.

COVID-19 Safety

We feel it is especially important for people to connect with nature during these challenging times, and our staff will carefully adhere to the social distancing and safety protocols we have developed in compliance with public health guidelines. Safety is our number one priority for all of our volunteer programs! View our COVID-19 safety protocols here.

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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