Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park 

On November 4, we had 17 volunteers join our volunteer workday at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Surrounded by historical buildings and the scenic South Fork American River, volunteers removed common mullein, a newer non-native plant spreading throughout the park and taking nutrients from native plant communities. Common mullein has greatly expanded due to recent fuel reduction projects. Our dedicated volunteers joined their efforts to help de-escalate the expansion of this invasive species that thrives in areas with disturbed soil. Click here to join a volunteer workday near you! 

Special thank you to our Volunteer Core Leader, Charlotte Bergheimer!  

Chino Hills State Park

On November 5, we had 58 Edison International volunteers join our corporate volunteer workday at Chino Hills State Park. Volunteers removed non-native plants such as Russian thistle and mustard from two embankments near the Discovery Center to ensure the building remains more fire resilient. Invasive species may increase the landscape's flammability, fire frequency, and severity of fires. With their enthusiasm and hard work, volunteers removed 14,249 square feet of invasive species to protect this valuable building that offers park visitors hands-on exhibits about the wildlife, plant life, and other natural resources of the park. At the end of this impactful workday event, our park staff partners said this was the clearest they’ve ever seen the embankments. Click here to join a volunteer workday near you!

Special thank you to our Volunteer Core Leaders, Lisa LaFlame and Stephanie and Cade Klem! 

Half Moon Bay State Beach

On November 12, we had 42 volunteers join our volunteer workday at Half Moon Bay State Beach. Volunteers cleared 3,900 square feet of invasive ice plant that covers our coastal bluffs and planted 408 native species in previously sheet-mulched areas. Our consistent presence and ongoing habitat restoration projects will help these native plants thrive and support wildlife like the western snowy plover, which can be seen along California’s mesmerizing coastline. With their positive attitudes, our determined volunteers contributed to protecting this park’s unique biodiversity while also making the park more welcoming for future park visitors. Join our next volunteer workday at Half Moon Bay State Beach!   

Special thank you to our Volunteer Core Leaders, John Salcido and Aanya, Tanisha, Vijay, and Rashmi Gupta!  

Are you ready to join a community of park volunteers? Check out our calendar to see what workdays are around your area: volunteer.calparks.org.