Along with our partners, the San Mateo County Parks Foundation organizes and supports educational and volunteer events throughout the County Parks. Our calendar includes lots of events and volunteer opportunities - get involved and support our parks!

Upcoming events and volunteer opportunities

Be sure to check out the San Mateo County Parks webpage for other opportunities to get involved. Click on an event to learn more.

San Pedro Valley Work Days

Help restore and preserve the plant habitats at the Park. Volunteers meet at the Visitor Center near the parking lot. For more information, call (650) 355-8289.
San Pedro Valley Park is located at 600 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica.

Trail Maintenance

Native Plant Restoration


Upcoming Events at San Pedro Valley

All events are at the vistor center.

•Special Kids Event – Saturday February 11 1pm

The Insect Discovery Lab will be at the visitor center to help kids explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, tarantulas, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more! The presenters will introduce the extraordinarily diverse world of insects and other arthropods and teach about their key role in the web of life. Kids will be shown what insects to be on the look-out for while on their walks in the park.

•Saturday February 25 7:30pm Ecology of Mountain Lions

Zara McDonald, founder and executive director of the Felidae Conservation Fund, will present the ecological needs of the mountain lion and the attempts to save them and their habitats.


San Bruno Mountain State and County Park

Join San Bruno Mountain Watch volunteers who are working to eradicate invasive plants on the mountain. Bring water and sun protection and wear sturdy shoes and layered of clothing. Meet at San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Ave, Suite 206, Brisbane.For additional information, call (415) 467-6631.

Weed Rangers

Work with other volunteers dedicated to restoring the bog on the Mountain. Meet at the park kiosk in the main parking lot. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes and layered clothing. For additional information, call (415) 467-6631.

Bog Restoration


Edgewood Nature Hikes

Free Docent-Led Nature Hike
Saturday, February 18, 10 am - 1 pm.
Depart from Education Center

To display the treasures of Edgewood Natural Preserve all year long, Friends of Edgewood's trained docents now guide nature hikes on the third Saturday morning of each month. Walks are free and the general public is invited. The three to four mile walks vary according to the docent and the current happenings in the Preserve.

You are invited to join the walk. Let your friends know, too!


What to bring: Water, a hat, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and a snack if you wish. We don't stop for lunch. Restrooms: Restrooms and water are available only at the Old Stage Day Camp and Education Center. Reservations: None needed unless you have a group of 10 or more. For group reservations for 10 or more, please email: docent-coordinator at friendsofedgewood.org.


Edgewood Weed Warriors

Warriors usually meet Friday mornings throughout the year, Wednesday late afternoon in summer and selected Saturdays throughout the year. For more information, see their website or email them at info@friendsofedgewood.org

County Parks in the News

Edgewood Park serves as the centerpiece of this NY Times article on the hard times for our parks. You can and are making a difference by volunteering. Consider this quote: Volunteers now cover many of the jobs once performed by park rangers and contribute about 20 percent of the work force hours in the park.

Green Building Award

The Bill and Jean Lane Education Center at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve has received Sustainable San Mateo County's Green Building Award. The Center will be recognized at the 13th annual Sustainability Awards event, Thursday, March 15. More

Events

Sat. Feb. 11 • San Pedro Kids Day

The Insect Discovery Lab will be at the visitor center to help kids explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, tarantulas, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more! More Info

Sun. August 5 • Tour de Peninsula

Join us for our wildly popular annual bike ride in 2012 - with routes for cyclists of all ages and abilities.

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