Monarch Butterfly Habitat Restoration at Lighthouse Field

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location

Meeting point: We will meet in the open field immediately behind Steamer Lane Supply.

Project Details

Led by: California State Parks Foundation
Activity type: Habitat restoration
Difficulty level: Beginner
Accessibility: Bike-friendly

What We'll Be Doing

Participate in habitat restoration and native plant care at Lighthouse Field State Beach, helping to enhance habitat for overwintering monarch butterflies. Enjoy stunning coastal views while making a positive impact on this vital ecosystem.

What to Bring

Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Layered clothing appropriate for weather
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Filled reusable water bottle and snacks
A cup for coffee in the morning
Work gloves, hori horis, loppers and knee pads (if you have them)
A change of clothes for the after-party!

SCMTS will provide morning coffee and light snacks in addition to drink, meal, and raffle tickets for the after-party!

After-Party at Woodhouse | 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Join us at Woodhouse Brewing & Blending after your morning activities to celebrate with:

Free meal from Sampa Brazilian Food
Complimentary beverages from Woodhouse
Live music from local blues band Squid Row
Free bike valet and photobooth services
30+ vendors and local artists selling handmade goods
Massive raffle for all participants with prizes from our sponsors
& much more!

Address: 119 Madrone Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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About the Host

Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) coordinates Santa Cruz's annual National Trails Day event (part of a nationwide campaign by American Hiking Society), bringing together hundreds of volunteers and local partner organizations to celebrate and care for our trails. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, SCMTS is dedicated to creating and maintaining sustainable trail systems throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains. Your participation helps us continue this important work.
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Questions about this event? Contact events@santacruztrails.org.

📍 The Santa Cruz Mountains region encompasses the ancestral and unceded territory of multiple Indigenous peoples, including the Awaswas and Tamien-speaking Ohlone, the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. These communities maintain ongoing relationships with these lands. To learn more about Indigenous stewardship in our region, visit the Amah Mutsun Land Trust at amahmutsunlandtrust.org.