National Trails Day 2025
Habitat Restoration on the Lower San Lorenzo River

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location


Meeting point: We will meet on the east bank of the San Lorenzo River and Santa Cruz Riverwalk park, just behind Mike Fox Skate Park at 299 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Google Maps).

Project Details

  • Led by: Coastal Watershed Council
  • Activity type: Habitat Restoration
  • Difficulty level: Beginner
  • Accessibility: Bike-friendly

What We'll Be Doing

Improve habitat complexity and biodiversity along the lower San Lorenzo River by removing highly invasive ice plant. This restoration work helps native plants thrive and supports a healthier river ecosystem.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
  • Layered clothing appropriate for weather
  • Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
  • Filled reusable water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Work gloves (if you have them)

SCMTS will provide morning coffee and light snacks, as well as 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 food 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.
santacruztrails.org | @santacruztrails

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.