O: National Public Lands Day - Intro to Trail Maintenance

Date and Time:
Sat, Sep 26, 2026; 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM  (Pacific)

Organized By: Santa Monica Mountains Task Force

Event Organizers:
Rachel Glegg (Volunteer Coordinator)
   rachel.dorman@gmail.com
   (310) 985-2826
Gail Reysa
   gailreysa@gmail.com
   (310) 490-4915
Heidi Lennartz
   heidilennartz@gmail.com
   (818) 519-0117
Ken Beauchene
   kbeau71@verizon.net
   (310) 570-3589

On National Public Lands Day, discover how you can get involved in efforts to protect and steward the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as a Sierra Club volunteer. No experience necessary! Work will include vegetation clearance and minor trail tread repairs.

We are the "Trailies" of the Santa Monica Mountains Task Force! Join us on Saturday mornings, October-June, from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm, as little or as often as your availability allows. Our work as a volunteer trail maintenance crew includes trimming back overgrown vegetation; repairing erosion; removing invasive non-native plants; installing bridges, steps, signage, and other structures... and much more. Join our mailing list (smmtf.org/mailing-list) to receive unique project details and signup info each week by email. Questions? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Rachel Glegg.
 

Level: Moderate (O)

Recommended Items: Sturdy footwear with a closed toe, work gloves, eye protection, long sleeves/pants, sun protection, water, lunch/snacks.

Signup Restrictions: Open to 18+. Participants aged 14-17 to be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Younger participants require prior approval from crew leader. No experience necessary. We provide the tools. All volunteers will sign a Sierra Club liability waiver on arrival. This is a front-country activity and does not require a Sierra Club Medical Form.

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