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Join a weekly volunteer program at the Redwood Creek Nursery or monthly beach cleanup and habitat restoration events. To find out schedules and locations explore the Conservancy's volunteer info page.
Join a walk or event and learn more about the layers of nature and history represented at Muir Beach and Muir Woods.
Muir Woods Earth Day 1/29 (8 am - 12 pm)
Every day is Earth Day in Muir Woods and we celebrate in the winter, planting and weeding in the Redwood Creek Watershed. Volunteer to help our native plant nursery in restoration work throughout the watershed. Registration begins at 8 am. Thank you lunch provided. Individuals and groups welcome; call 561-3077 or e-mail volunteer@parksconservancy.org
Muir Beach and Dias Ridge Restoration
1/22, 2/26, 3/26, 4/23, 5/28 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Volunteers are needed to restore the tidal lagoon and creek at Muir Beach and to maintain the new native plants along Dias Ridge above. The future of the endangered Coho salmon, steelhead trout, and California red-legged frog are at stake. Help heal this special watershed and protect endangered species by planting in winter and weeding year-round. Join us for a fun and rewarding day! Drop-in individuals are welcome and group programs are available.
For more details about this program, click here.
Keep Our Beaches Beautiful
Help Big Lagoon on the second Saturday of each month by picking up litter, weeding dunes, and repairing fences. Meet at the south end of the parking lot for a chance to enjoy a special beach and help keep it clean. Drop-ins welcome. For information, call 561-4751.
Voices of Muir Beach, A Quest Along Redwood Creek
Make walking from the parking lot to the beach an adventure! This rhyming, humorous activity to discover the secrets of Muir Beach takes just a half hour to do. Solve the riddles and sort out the clues that are often in plain view and find the prize at the end of the Quest. This booklet is free and available in the Muir Woods Visitor Center, online or at the Muir Beach kiosk.
Muir Beach Spring Walk 3/6, 4/3, 5/15 (9 -11am)
Explore the newly-created section of the Coastal Trail and get a hillside view of the new creek channel on this moderate walk above Muir Beach. The Redwood Creek Restoration at Muir Beach improves wildlife habitat and the creek and wetlands ecosystem, but it also touches on many lives of the past. Learn about the history of this popular recreation spot and its connection with the natural world on this two-mile walk above and around historic Big Lagoon. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, dress in layers, bring water and a light snack.
Sunday Sunset Stroll 3/20 (6:30 – 8:30 pm) Looking for somewhere mind-blowing to watch the sun sink into the ocean? Meet at the Muir Beach Overlook and for a two mile round trip hike and soak in an amazing view of the sunset. Please don your comfortable walking shoes, bring a flashlight and jacket. Heavy rain cancels. Reservations required, phone 388-2596.
Swim or Die 4/9 (9:30 am -3 pm)
Discover how Redwood Creek salmon fight for survival. Follow the salmon spawning route from Muir Beach to their spawning grounds in Muir Woods. This is a round trip hike that will return back to Muir Beach. Dress in layers, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and a snack. Meet at the Muir Beach picnic tables. Heavy rain cancels. Reservations required, phone 415-561-3044 or e-mail volunteer@parksconservancy.org
Wildflowers of the Coast Range 4/23 (1 -3:30 pm)
Marvel at the awesome colors of springtime in the coastal chaparral along the Dias Ridge Trail above Muir Beach. Dress in layers, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and a snack. Meet at the Muir Beach picnic tables. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at the Muir Beach picnic tables. Reservations required, phone 415-561-3044 or e-mail volunteer@parksconservancy.org
International Migratory Bird Day 5/14 (8 am – 2 pm)
Join us at Muir Woods for our 11th annual International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) FREE event filled with activities and fun for all ages. IMBD is observed every year by hundreds of thousands of people. Throughout the Western Hemisphere, people flock to parks, community centers, refuges and town squares to learn more about wild birds, take action to conserve birds and their habitats, and simply have fun. If ever you were a little curious about our fine feathered friends, this is a great chance to dive in and learn what you can do to help migrating birds. Bring the family and join us for the IMBD celebration! For more information, visit www.nps.gov/muwo or phone 388-2596.
