Friday Planting: Volunteer Cheeseboro Canyon Restoration

Join National Park Service and the Santa Monica Mountains Fund at Cheeseboro Canyon to help restore the area with California native plants! Work will consist of planting hundreds of live plants grown from locally collected seed. Our goal for this restoration project is to establish a biodiverse native ecosystem in areas that have historically been grazed. This activity is appropriate for ages 5 and up. No experience required! The event will run from 9 am to 12 pm. Be prepared for the day: Closed-toed shoes, sun-protective layers, and a refillable water bottle are required at the event. Long pants, long sleeves, and a hat are strongly encouraged. We will supply tools, gloves, and training. There are pit toilets at the trailhead and no facilities at the restoration site. Directions: IN GOOGLE MAPS, Search 'Cheseboro Canyon Trailhead (North)' Address: 5792 Chesebro Road, Agoura, CA 91301 Ventura Fwy (101) to Chesebro Rd exit. Turn north on Palo Comado Canyon Rd , then right on Chesebro Rd. Go north 1 mile to the park entrance. Turn right and follow the road to the parking lot. Park in the main parking lot located at the end of the road (see attachment below). A staff member will be waiting at the sign-in table. After checking in, you will be led on a 20-minute walk to the restoration area. Other things to note: Take everything you need for planting and try not to leave valuables in your vehicle; the restoration site is about a mile from the parking lot. Safety is most important; if you are not feeling well, we ask you to stay home and join us on a later date when you’re feeling better. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME; WE HOPE TO NOT HAVE OUR LIMITED STAFF WAITING TOO LONG FOR LATE ARRIVALS! Email any questions to: christina@samofund.org or matthew_wells@nps.gov