- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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24 people are interested
Creek Bank Restoration -- usually weekends
ORGANIZATION: Friends of the Creeks
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
24 people are interested
Monday, February 17 we're having a special restoration day to remove an invasive vine at the back of the downtown library parking lot and down the hill to the creek.
Wear long pants, closed-toe sturdy shoes or hiking boots, and a hat. Bring lightweight gardening gloves and drinking water/snack if you want it. Sunscreen, insect repellent, and gaiters in summer months at your discretion.
Minimum age 11-13 with parent. Older teens OK solo.
All participants must sign a waiver. Adults can sign on site. Minors (under 18) must have a parent's or guardian's signature. You will be sent one when you volunteer.
More opportunities with Friends of the Creeks
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Friends of the Creeks
Location:
Warwick Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598, US
Mission Statement
Friends of the Creeks is a nonprofit, all-volunteer group dedicated to enhancing the health and beauty of creeks flowing through the city of Walnut Creek.
Description
Friends of the Creeks main volunteer-related activities are habitat restoration and creek cleanups. We also advocate for the creeks when new policies or developments are proposed that would affect them.
We are also looking for returning volunteers to tend the pollinator garden in Civic Park. Contact us to learn more about this opportunity.
A couple of times a year we offer an evening program or an interpretive walk.
CAUSE AREAS
Environment
WHEN
Sat Feb 15, 2025 - Thu May 15, 2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE
Downtown Library parking lot1644 N. BroadwayWalnut Creek, CA 94596
(37.90132 ,-122.06026 )
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2025
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 11
- 3 hours; don't have to come every time
- General physical fitness
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 20
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation