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:
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- 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:
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- Restore native habitats
- Remove invasive plants
- Plant native vegetation
- Collect seeds for future restoration
Get involved with Friends of Edgewood in multiple ways:
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- Join the “Weed Warriors” team to remove invasive plants
- Help maintain their adopted 1.7-mile stretch of northbound I-280 through monthly Adopt-a-Highway workdays
Friends of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Become a volunteer at this unique coastal treasure:
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- Join the dedicated Volunteer Naturalist corps
- Guide school groups through tidepools
- Staff the visitor center
- Train as a Seal Sitter
Partner with this dynamic organization for:
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- Regular monthly beach and street cleanups
- Habitat restoration projects along the coast and bay
And check out their annual events:
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- Coastal Clean-up Day (September)
- WhaleFest (Spring/Earth Day)
Join the mountain’s guardians for diverse volunteer opportunities such as:
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- 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:
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- Maintain beautiful hiking trails
- Restore natural habitats
- Tend the Native Plant Garden
- Greet visitors at the Visitor Center
Enrichment Programs
Experience nature’s wonders through:
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- Famous docent-led spring wildflower hikes (March-May)
- Year-round guided nature walks
- Opportunities to become a trained docent
Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks
Dive into history and nature by:
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- 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:
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- 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
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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!