Edgewood is known for profuse spring wildflowers and rich biodiversity. Join a Friends of Edgewood docent for a free spring wildflower hike where you will explore Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve’s serpentine grasslands and oak woodlands. You might see dozens of species of flowers in a single day! Their hikes vary according to what’s in bloom. They offer longer hikes geared toward adults and older children and shorter kid-friendly hikes. You must register in advance at friendsofedgewood.eventbrite.com. Space is limited. Hike details and meeting location will be emailed to registered hikers before the event.

Edgewood is known for profuse spring wildflowers and rich biodiversity. Join a Friends of Edgewood docent for a free spring wildflower hike where you will explore Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve’s serpentine grasslands and oak woodlands. You might see dozens of species of flowers in a single day! Their hikes vary according to what’s in bloom. They offer longer hikes geared toward adults and older children and shorter kid-friendly hikes. You must register in advance at friendsofedgewood.eventbrite.com. Space is limited. Hike details and meeting location will be emailed to registered hikers before the event.

San Pedro Creek is a perennial stream in the City of Pacifica and San Mateo County, California whose tributaries originate on Montara Mountain and Sweeney Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The main stem of the creek flows 2.5 miles through the Linda Mar neighborhood to the Pacific Ocean at Linda Mar Beach. The creek supports a steelhead population and various other riparian species. Meet at the end of San Pedro Terrace Rd by the trail head - 751 San Pedro Terrace Rd, Pacifica. Advance registration is required.

Welcome to the 2022 Take A Hike Challenge hosted by SMC Parks! They have selected seven hiking routes in the parks to introduce you to the variety and beauty of your San Mateo County Parks! A special reward is available for those who complete the #2022TakeAHikeChallenge. This year SMC Parks is also offering in-person Take A Hike events. The routes for the in-person events will be the same as those for the challenge, so you can complete the challenge on your own or together. Please register in advance.

Montara State Beach is a wide, mile-long beach just north of Montara along the San Mateo County Coast. Behind the beach are stunning sculpted sandstone cliffs making this a very photogenic spot. Montara State Beach is part of the Montara State Marine Reserve. Like underwater parks, these marine protected areas help conserve ocean wildlife and marine ecosystems. Volunteers will clean the beach, the bluffs, the parking lots, and both sides of the road from La Costanera restaurant to the north parking lot. Meet in the parking lot just to the right of the previously known as La Costanera restaurant (right next to the restaurant on the north side). Cabrillo Highway across from 2nd Street. Please register in advance.

Pillar Point Bluff is a gorgeous coastal park located on bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Its scenic views and variety of trails make it popular with hikers and dog walkers alike. If you want to help protect this habitat, join SMC Parks on Saturday, May 14th as they remove invasive plant species such as ice plant, pine saplings, or mustard from the park. Please register in advance.

Kick-start your weekend by strolling along Coyote Point Recreation Area's beautiful bayside promenade, hear speakers Supervisor Carole Groom and David Pine, and learn about programs provided by San Mateo County Parks Foundation, San Mateo County Office of Sustainability, CuriOdyssey and San Mateo County Parks. Devil's Canyon Brewing Company and Little Green Cyclo will be on site to provide food and drinks for purchase.

San Bruno Mountain is a beautiful natural "island" in a sea of urbanization, and it functions as key habitat for numerous endangered or threatened butterfly species like the San Bruno Elfin and the Mission Blue. Join SMC Parks on Saturday, May 21st as they remove high priority weeds - potentially within planting areas - from this important habitat. Please register in advance.

San Bruno Mountain's sand dunes formed 100,000 years ago when higher sea levels flooded the edges of the mountain. Join in protecting the native dune vegetation, including an endangered wildflower, by removing invasive weeds! Meet at Hillside Park (parking at 222 Lausanne Ave, Daly City) Register in advance.

The coastal sand dunes along Linda Mar Beach are among the most dynamic and fragile natural formations relying on a commitment to protecting and preserving them. Restoring this landscape involves removing non-native invasive plants and weeds (i.e., ice plant, mustard and ox tongue) to make way for planting coastal native plants (i.e., beach sage, seaside daisy and strawberry) to maintain, increase and sustain biodiversity. Meet on the east side of Highway 1 at the Crespi Drive stoplight on the morning of the event. You many also join in on the event after 10am by crossing Highway 1 at the stoplight, and heading north on the coastal trail bike path to join the team. Please register in advance.