Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC), in partnership with California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District, invites the public to volunteer this March to help restore coastal prairies, dunes, and native plant habitats across Northern California.
These hands-on restoration days will focus on removing invasive non-native plants and encroaching vegetation that threaten native ecosystems. Volunteer efforts will support habitat recovery at parks from the remote Lost Coast to the lagoons and prairies of Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties.
Whether you’re passionate about conservation or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend time outdoors, these events offer an opportunity to connect with nature while making a positive impact in local state parks.
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Help restore coastal prairies by removing invasive non-native plants and encroaching vegetation. Meet at the Jones Beach trailhead. The trailhead is about one mile north of the visitor center. Please carpool as parking is limited.
Trinidad State Beach
Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join us for a day of removing invasive non-native plants such as English ivy to help protect native coastal habitats. Meet at the corner of Anderson Lane and Stagecoach Road.
Big Dune – Tolowa Dunes State Park
Sunday, March 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join us for a day of removing invasive non-native plants such as European beachgrass to help protect rare coastal dune ecosystems. Meet at the Lake Earl Wildlife Area building, 2591 Old Mill Road, Crescent City, CA 9553. (Note: The work site is about a one-mile hike from the parking location.)
Humboldt Lagoons State Park
Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Help restore western azaleas by removing vegetation and invasive non-native plants.
Meet at the Stagecoach Hill Azalea Trailhead off of Kane Road / Big Lagoon Ranch Road. Please carpool as parking is limited.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Help restore prairies by removing invasive non-native plants and encroaching vegetation. Meet in front of the visitor center. Please park in the day-use parking area (not the visitor center parking lot) or along Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway.
All events are free and open to the public. Volunteers of all ages are welcome (minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
Need a ride? Free transportation from Crescent City is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Email autumn@redwoodparks.org or call (707) 564-7388 to reserve a seat.
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, a hat, drinking water, and a readiness for moderate physical activity. To sign up or learn more, visit bit.ly/rpc-eventbrite.
This article appears in My Humboldt Life March 2026.