# Event Details - **Event Name**: Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto at Foothills Nature Preserve - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Volunteer your time to increase biodiversity at Foothills Nature Preserve!About this EventJoin us in restoring the essential waterway and wildlife corridor at beautiful Foothills Nature Preserve! This 3-hour community workday will be focused on weeding invasive plants to improve habitat at the preserve.Volunteers should expect to:Hike on hilly, uneven terrainUse digging tools to remove invasive plantsLearn about ecological restoration techniques and local ecologyWe will spend our time walking, kneeling, and using hand tools. Please prepare for rain/wet conditions.Visit Grassroots Ecology's Foothills Nature Preserve page to learn more about the ecosystem and accessibility considerations.Waivers/Registration: All volunteers attending the workday must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver through this Eventbrite page. Youth under 18 must have their legal guardian approve the waiver on their behalf. Volunteers age 12 and under require an accompanying adult.Parking: Meet at the Interpretive Center within Foothills Nature Preserve, 3300 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto 94304. Please carpool if possible. The road up to the site is very steep and curvy. Download driving instructions ahead of time, as there is limited cell reception up on Page Mill Rd. There will be a ranger at the park entrance, and volunteers will receive entry details in a reminder email.Alternate Transportation: Foothills Nature Preserve is mainly accessible by car. Strong bikers can lock their bikes to a rack on-site.Meeting Space: We will be meeting at the Interpretive Center. While there is limited cell service, there is public WiFi from the City of Palo Alto. There are water fountains and both gendered & all-gender bathrooms within a 10 minute walk from the meeting location.Prepare for Working Outdoors:Reusable water bottle filled with waterLong pants, long sleeves recommendedSturdy closed-toed shoes that can get dirtyHat/sunscreen and rain gear/bootsPlan for potential exposure to sun, poison oak, ticks, prickly plantsPrepare for limited to no cell receptionWe will provide gloves, tools, and light snacks.Event Cancellations:We are committed to the safety of our staff and volunteers. In the event that we must cancel a workday due to extreme weather conditions or poor air quality, a Grassroots Ecology staff person will reach out via email no later than 5:00 PM the day prior to this event.Join Us!Grassroots Ecology encourages people from all identities and backgrounds to participate in our programs. Many of our programs are outdoors and involve moving and working in a variety of landscapes. If you have accessibility concerns (e.g. allergies, limited mobility, learning differences), our projects are flexible and we are happy to work with you. Please reach out to the workday facilitator so we can prepare for your participation.Accessibility concerns? Questions? Cancellations? Email fiona@grassrootsecology.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palo-alto/volunteer-outdoors-in-palo-alto-at-foothills-nature-preserve/100001983279287738 - **Event Categories**: Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Palo Alto - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Foothills Park Nature Interpretive Center - **lat**: 37.3634682 - **long**: -122.1863708 - **full address**: Foothills Park Nature Interpretive Center, 3300 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto at Foothills Nature Preserve - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9059ac1b076c6fadeb0040a258994c5a1201bb45cb5fea75c22d5e0ce17201f5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc762059-gmir.jpg?v=1771532786 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto at Foothills Nature Preserve being held? - **A:** Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto at Foothills Nature Preserve takes place on Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Foothills Park Nature Interpretive Center, 3300 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto at Foothills Nature Preserve? - **A:** Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto at Foothills Nature Preserve is organized by Grassroots Ecology. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto at Foothills Nature Preserve", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9059ac1b076c6fadeb0040a258994c5a1201bb45cb5fea75c22d5e0ce17201f5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc762059-gmir.jpg?v=1771532786", "startDate": "2026-03-15", "endDate": "2026-03-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/palo-alto/volunteer-outdoors-in-palo-alto-at-foothills-nature-preserve/100001983279287738", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Foothills Park Nature Interpretive Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3300 Page Mill Road", "postalCode": "94304", "addressLocality": "Palo Alto", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.3634682", "longitude": "-122.1863708" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Volunteer your time to increase biodiversity at Foothills Nature Preserve!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-09", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-15", "validFrom": "2026-04-09", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/palo-alto/volunteer-outdoors-in-palo-alto-at-foothills-nature-preserve/100001983279287738" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-09", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/palo-alto/volunteer-outdoors-in-palo-alto-at-foothills-nature-preserve/100001983279287738", "price": 0, "name": "Volunteer" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Grassroots Ecology", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/grassroots-ecology/22591071", "description": "Grassroots Ecology works with volunteers to create healthier ecosystems through habitat restoration, creek stewardship, and hands-on education." } ] } ] ```