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Help Restore Palo Alto Baylands
Volunteers are needed by Save The Bay to plant native seedlings.
The heavy rains that we’ve had are great news for Save The Bay, a nonprofit organization that strives to protect and restore San Francisco Bay. The group plans to plant 30,000 native seedlings at five sites around the Bay and our storms have loosened the soil for volunteers.
Special attention is being given to sensitive areas around tidal marshes.
“Re-establishing native plants in this "transition zone" is important because the plants provide refuge and habitat for endangered species including the California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse,” Vanessa Barrington, PR Manager for Save the Bay said in a written statement. In addition, they “help filter pollutants; serve as buffers during storms and high tide events; and counter invasive species that threaten the health of our wetlands.”
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Save the Bay has several planting days and other projects scheduled at Palo Alto Baylands:
Thu Dec 6, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2012, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
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In partnership with USFWS and the City of East Palo Alto
Get your hands in the dirt for day two of Save The Bay’s Annual Winter Planting Festival Extravaganza. The winter rains have loosened the soil creating optimal planting conditions. Join us as we plant native species into their new homes by the Bay. We’re getting them ready to lap up the winter rains so they can grow big and strong. Be a part of our team as we work towards our goal of planting 30,000 native plants this season!
Sat Dec 8, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2012, The Faber Tract (East Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with USFWS and the City of East Palo Alto
This is the final day of Save The Bay’s Annual Winter Planting Festival and we need your help to reach our planting goals! Help us get our plants into the soil when their chance of survival is at its peak. The winter rains have loosened the soil and the rain will continue to fall and hydrate our plants allowing them to grow big and strong. Be a part of our team as we cross the finish line of our Solstice Event and work towards our goal of planting 30,000 native plants this season.
Wed Dec 12, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 2012, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Tired of all the rushing around in last minute shopping madness? Take a moment with Save The Bay to plant a native seedling by the peaceful shores of San Francisco Bay. We are getting grounded as we work towards our goal to plant 30,000 native seedlings around the Bay this season. With your help we can surely accomplish our goal to restore 100,000 acres of wetlands for a sustainable bay.
Sun Dec 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2012, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with USFWS and the City of East Palo Alto
You never know, the world could end in five days and you may never get the chance to plant again. Just in case the Mayan’s prediction proves false, we’re going to continue working towards our goal of planting 30,000 plants this season. Since we’re pretty sure we are still going to be here in 2013, this is your last opportunity to get plants in the ground before the New Year. We need your help to start this new era of restoration.
Sat Jan 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, The Faber Tract (East Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with USFWS and the City of East Palo Alto
Teeming with great egrets, canvasbacks, godwits, willets, black-necked stilts, and long-billed curlews the San Francisco Bay is the perfect place to celebrate National Bird Day! Volunteering at Faber Tract near the Palo Alto Baylands this weekend means you are helping to restore wetlands that provide essential habitat to millions of birds that migrate along the Pacific Flyway. By helping us plant their favorite native species you provide shelter, food, and nesting materials to get them through winter’s rainy days.
Wed Jan 9, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with The City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Forget about the cold and come plant with us at the Palo Alto Native Plant Nursery! Native seedlings provide essential habitat to many threatened and endangered species such as the California clapper rail and the salt marsh harvest mouse, so let’s do our best to restore their precious habitat and provide them a nice warm home for winter!
Sat Jan 19, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with The City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
We’re planting native seedlings all weekend long in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Help us restore healthy marshland to provide habitat for Bay critters. So much habitat for Bay species including the endangered salt marsh harvest mouse and the California clapper rail has been lost to development, we have to fight to protect what’s left. Come celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. at Palo Alto Baylands by helping to build a better wetland for us all!
Sat Feb 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, The Faber Tract (East Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with USFWS and the City of East Palo Alto
What better way to celebrate World Wetlands Day than by helping us to restore the wonderful wetlands of the San Francisco Bay at Faber Tract near the Palo Alto Baylands? Wetlands are critical to the health and sustainability of the Bay for many reasons, and native plants are an important part of their restoration. With your help, we will be planting native seedlings in hopes that they will grow big and strong and help restore the Bay wetlands to their original glory!
Sat Feb 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with The City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
What better way to celebrate World Wetlands Day than by helping us to restore the wonderful wetlands of the San Francisco Bay at the Palo Alto Baylands? Wetlands are critical to the health and sustainability of the Bay for many reasons, and native plants are an important part of their restoration. With your help, we will be planting native seedlings in hopes that they will grow big and strong and help restore the Bay wetlands to their original glory!
Wed Feb 13, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with The City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Bay Area wetlands could really use some loving! The San Francisco Bay has lost 90% of its original wetlands to urban development, farming, and salt production. We need your help to bring them back so show your love by helping us plant 30,000 native wetland seedlings around the Bay this year.
Sat Feb 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, The Faber Tract (East Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with USFWS and the City of East Palo Alto
Help us honor Honest Abe and Worthy Washington at the Faber Tract in East Palo Alto! Volunteers will help us reach our goal of planting 30,000 native seedlings by the end of March. Restoring native wetlands creates habitat for all kinds of species and open space for humans to enjoy. Celebrate the contributions of many great presidents by making your own contribution to the health of the Bay.
Sat Feb 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with The City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Help us honor Honest Abe and Worthy Washington at the Palo Alto Baylands! Volunteers will help us reach our goal of planting 30,000 native seedlings by the end of March. Restoring native wetlands creates habitat for all kinds of species and open space for humans to enjoy. Celebrate the contributions of many great presidents by making your own contribution to the health of the Bay.
Sat Mar 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, The Faber Tract (East Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with USFWS and the City of East Palo Alto
You get two thumbs up for joining us this Saturday at the Faber Tract near Palo Alto Baylands! Winter rains have helped to loosen up the dirt and get it ready for thousands of native seedlings just waiting for new homes by the Bay. Come be part of the largest wetland restoration project on the West Coast by helping us reach our goal of planting 30,000 native seedlings by the end of March.
Wed Mar 13, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Carry on fair planter! Winter rains have helped to loosen up the dirt in preparation for thousands of native seedlings just waiting for new homes by the Bay. We are getting close to completing our goal of planting 30,000 native seedlings by the end of March, but we need your help! So come on out and be part of the largest wetland restoration project on the West Coast.
Sat Mar 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
We are nearing the end of our planting season. With only two weeks left to reach our planting goal of planting 30,000 native seedlings around the Bay, we can use all the help we can get! Please join us at the Palo Alto Baylands for a Saturday planting day as we close out the season.
Sat Mar 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, The Faber Tract (East Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with the USFWS and the City of East Palo Alto
The robins are singing about the return of spring and we are ready to celebrate. Planting season is almost over and it’s time to welcome back the flowers. But we still need your help to reach our goal of planting 30,000 native seedlings by the end of March, so come on out and put some spring back in your step!
Wed Apr 10, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
We’re in transition at Save The Bay. With planting season almost over we may need your help planting the last few plants or sowing the seeds for next year’s batch of 30,000 native seedlings. We’ll let you know the Tuesday before the event. We hope you’ll join us.
Sat Apr 13, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, The Faber Tract (East Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with the USFWS and the City of East Palo Alto
Are you tired of tallying deductions and credits? Then come out and count birds, butterflies, and native plants growing along the shoreline! Volunteers will remove weeds already loosened by the winter rains. Although we can’t offer tax breaks, you will get the satisfaction of ridding our Bay of invasive species, breathing fresh air, and connecting with your community. No accountant necessary to see those benefits!
Sat Apr 20, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Earth Day is here and we want you to join us as we as we protect, restore, and celebrate San Francisco Bay. This year, REI along with their special cadre of outdoor enthusiasts will be joining us. We know you take volunteering seriously, so we have the perfect project for you. Grab your rain gear or that perfect sun hat and help us clear out invasive species for the good of the planet! Viva la Terra!
Sat May 4, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the Bay Area’s Latino culture early on Saturday as we restore native wetlands. We’ll keep the salsa music playing while we remove invasive weeds and clear space for our native seedlings to grow and thrive. Other activities may include seed collection or shoreline clean-up. Viva la Bahía de San Francisco!
Wed May 8, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Refresh your schedule with a mid-week retreat to the Bay! Volunteers will help us grow the next generation of native seedlings at Save The Bay’s native plant nursery. Take a break from the grind and dig into some potting soil. Once you’re plugged into the peace of the Baylands, you will feel the workday stress just fall away.
Sat May 11, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with The Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS) & The City of East Palo Alto
Help us get a head start on Mothers’ Day this Saturday morning! Make mom proud by pulling out invasive species to make space for new seedlings to grow in Mother Earth. Restored wetlands offer places for wildlife species to build their nests, safe havens for fish to hatch their eggs, and beautiful nature for mothers and children to enjoy. Come out and celebrate all our mothers with Save The Bay!
Sat Jun 8, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
One of the benefits of restoring wetlands is cleaner, healthier oceans. Come out and enjoy the warm weather and gorgeous views while you help remove trash and weeds that foul the water and harm wildlife. It’s the ocean’s special day, so let’s make sure it gets the clean water and bountiful fauna it deserves!
Wed Jun 12, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 2013, Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)
Free
In partnership with the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
The rains have gone and the sun has blessed us with its gentle rays. Summer is on its way and sunscreen is added to the list of items to bring to a midweek volunteer day with Save The Bay. Volunteers will enjoy a fine spring day while sowing the seeds for next planting season’s batch of native seedlings.
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