Muir Woods D.I.G. - Delight in Growing

Stewardship volunteers smile for the camera during a workday at Muir Woods.

Parks Conservancy

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Come February 3rd, to welcome migrating salmon back to their home stream in Muir Woods by volunteering with us. Experience the majesty of redwoods while restoring habitat, cleaning the boardwalk, and rehabbing trails. All projects will contribute toward a recently completed stream restoration project benefiting endangered salmon habitat. 
 

Project Details:

• Revegetation Projects: Help heal the forest after restoration! Volunteers will assist with planting native plants in three locations to help revegetate along the trails and creek banks. Volunteers will also work to decompact soil and add duff along the beautiful Muir Woods trails. Expect low to moderate levels of exertion and wear clothes that can get dirty. 

• Deck Flossing: Help prolong the life of the Muir Woods Boardwalk! Volunteers will remove dirt, duff, and debris from between the spaces of the redwood deck boards, a process known as "deck flossing"! This is a fun family-friendly volunteer project, volunteers ages 8 and up are welcome. 

All projects will range from 0.5 - 2 miles of walking, sometimes off-trail, and involve using small hand tools. Training and tools will be provided.

Additional information

• Parking passes will be provided and entrance fees waived for volunteers. Please register and more information will be sent closer to the event.

• Check out the Redwood Renewal page for more information related to ongoing projects in Muir Woods. Carpooling, biking, hiking, or taking the Muir Woods shuttle is highly encouraged.

• Do not count on having cell reception to call a shared ride. Cell reception is spotty to nonexistent.

AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:

• Volunteers ages 8 and up are welcome. Youth under the age of 15 should be joined by a parent or guardian. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.

• Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.

• Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.

• No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.

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.