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Project: Pulling stinkwort (Dittrichia graveolens), an invasive weed, along Little Pine Creek in Diablo Foothills Regional Park. Volunteers will use their hands and tools to remove patches of weeds from a few areas in the Park to make more space for native plants to thrive. This activity involves a short amount of hiking to the work site, followed by a fair amount of bending and pulling out the weeds. 

Meet: Orchard Staging Area parking lot (37.896796, -121.998117)

Parking Directions: Orchard Staging Area (37.896796, -121.998117) or other parking lots at Diablo Foothills Regional Park.

What to Bring: Water and snacks, sturdy shoes, comfy clothes with sun and/or rain protection, gloves if you have them. Gloves and tools will also be provided. This activity may involve walking through tall grasses with pesky seeds. Volunteers may wish to wear materials that won't attract so many seeds (such as wicking material or natural fiber clothing and avoiding fleece). 

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants will be notified in the event of cancellation due to extreme weather conditions. An AQI (Air Quality Index) of 150 or above automatically cancels the workday.

This event is in partnership East Bay Regional Park District and will be led by EBRPD Rangers.