Events, Enrichment & Volunteering

Looking for ways to enjoy and protect San Mateo County Parks? Whether you’re interested in special events, hands-on volunteering, or educational opportunities, our partner organizations offer countless ways to get involved!

 

Special Events

San Mateo County Parks staff brings the parks to life through:

    • Guided hikes along scenic trails
    • Festive community celebrations like the annual SummerFest and FallFest
    • Outdoor movie nights under the stars
    • Book readings in nature
    • Collaborative events with San Mateo County Libraries

Check the updated event listing for the latest happenings.

 

Hands-on Volunteering Opportunities

San Mateo County Parks Stewardship

Experience the outdoors in a new light! Work alongside park staff to:

    • Restore native habitats
    • Remove invasive plants
    • Plant native vegetation
    • Collect seeds for future restoration

Friends of Edgewood

Get involved with Friends of Edgewood in multiple ways:

Friends of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

Become a volunteer at this unique coastal treasure:

    • Join the dedicated Volunteer Naturalist corps
    • Guide school groups through tidepools
    • Staff the visitor center
    • Train as a Seal Sitter

Pacific Beach Coalition

Partner with this dynamic organization for:

    • Regular monthly beach and street cleanups
    • Habitat restoration projects along the coast and bay

And check out their annual events:

San Bruno Mountain Watch

Join the mountain’s guardians for diverse volunteer opportunities such as:

    • Work in the Botanic Garden
    • Volunteer in the Mission Blue Nursery
    • Participate in creek cleanups
    • Remove invasive species

And look for their quarterly native plant sales and their annual pancake breakfast fundraiser!

Friends of San Pedro Valley Park

Volunteer with Friends of SPVP to:

    • Maintain beautiful hiking trails
    • Restore natural habitats
    • Tend the Native Plant Garden
    • Greet visitors at the Visitor Center

 

Enrichment Programs

Friends of Edgewood

Experience nature’s wonders through:

Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks

Dive into history and nature by:

    • Taking park exploration hikes
    • Joining a guided tours at the Carriage House Museum & Folger Stables
    • Participating in docent training programs

Friends of San Pedro Valley Park

Expand your knowledge through:

    • Robust monthly webinars on a variety of topics from wildlife to nature travel
    • In-person events such as guided mushroom hunting expeditions or birding walks

Ready to discover your perfect parks connection? Click any organization’s link above to start your park stewardship journey and enhance your enjoyment of the Parks!

 

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