Wednesdays, 10 am-1 pm

Join us in the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods and the rest of the scenic Redwood Creek watershed, where special efforts are being made to protect and enhance habitat for the endangered coho salmon and steelhead trout. Learn how to grow and care for the native plants in our nursery, as well as help plant and maintain our restoration sites.

Individuals and Families: Register for this program. Drop-in individuals are welcome.

Groups: Schedule a private program for groups of 5 or more. Contact us if you would like to register a group. Group projects must be confirmed in advance.

Contact Information
(415) 383-4390 or RedwoodCreek@parksconservancy.org

Age/Skills/What to Bring

• Volunteers ages 10 and up are welcome. With young volunteers, adult chaperones are encouraged.
• No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.
• Bring the appropriate waiver forms (see below). Please wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, close-toed shoes, layers for changing weather, and rain gear if necessary. Also, bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.

Waiver Forms
Please bring the completed forms to the project.
Youth/Adult/Groups: Complete the volunteer waiver. Any volunteer under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.
Groups: Complete the above waiver and fill out the group list.
Waiver Work Description: For a general description of the volunteer work, download the work description.

Directions
Redwood Creek Watershed, Muir Woods to Muir Beach
Nursery Map
Muir Woods Map

From San Francisco, Peninsula, or South Bay: Take Highway 101 North across the Golden Gate Bridge. Exit Highway 1/Stinson Beach/Mill Valley (there will be a sign for Muir Woods at this exit). Follow signs towards Highway 1. Drive about 0.5 miles to the T-intersection/stoplight. Turn left on Highway 1 (there is a rug store straight ahead and a gas station on the left). Drive about 2.7 miles on Highway 1 (Shoreline Hwy) west, following the signs to Muir Woods. Turn right at the junction with Panoramic Highway (unsigned, top of the hill), towards Muir Woods/Mount Tamalpais. Drive about 0.8 miles on Panoramic to the 4-way intersection. Turn left towards Muir Woods (Muir Woods Road). Note: oncoming traffic has the right of way! Continue down the hill about 1.6 miles. You will see the main Muir Woods parking lot at the bottom of the hill, on your right. Go past this entrance, about 100 yards, and make your first right into the auxiliary parking lot. Park here, at the end farthest from the main entrance to Muir Woods. The Nursery is located past the auxiliary parking lot. Continuing away from the main entrance of Muir Woods, walk 300 feet down the roadside path. The nursery is on the first gravel road on the right side of Muir Woods Road.

From San Rafael, Santa Rosa, or North Bay: Take Highway 101 South. Exit Highway 1/Stinson Beach/Mill Valley (there will be a sign for Muir Woods at this exit). Follow signs towards Highway 1. Drive about 0.5 miles to the T-intersection/stoplight. Turn left on Highway 1 (there is a rug store straight ahead and a gas station on the left). Drive about 2.7 miles on Highway 1 (Shoreline Hwy) west, following the signs to Muir Woods. Turn right at the junction with Panoramic Highway (unsigned, top of the hill), towards Muir Woods/Mount Tamalpais. Drive about 0.8 miles on Panoramic to the 4-way intersection. Turn left towards Muir Woods (Muir Woods Road). Note: oncoming traffic has the right of way! Continue down the hill about 1.6 miles. You will see the main Muir Woods parking lot at the bottom of the hill, on your right. Go past this entrance, about 100 yards, and make your first right into the auxiliary parking lot. Park here, at the end farthest from the main entrance to Muir Woods. The Nursery is located past the auxiliary parking lot. Continuing away from the main entrance of Muir Woods, walk 300 feet down the roadside path. The nursery is on the first gravel road on the right side of Muir Woods Road.


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.