Volunteer Stewardship Day at Rancho Mark West
02/28/2026 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM PT
Description
Come on out to beautiful Rancho Mark West, in the Mayacamas Mountains, just 25 minutes east of Santa Rosa! Tend the land in community and get to know this preserve, located on the ancestral homeland of the Wappo people since time immemorial.
A sampling of possible tasks for the day:
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Hiking up and down moderate slopes
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Pulling invasive grasses or French broom
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Felling and limbing small Douglas Fir trees with small hand-saws and loppers
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Moving woody material to the trail
What should you bring?
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Lunch, snacks, and a water bottle filled with water
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A backpack for your gear
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Sturdy boots or shoes that can get muddy
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Long pants are recommended
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Work gloves
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Hat and sunscreen
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We'll provide tools, but bring your own if you'd like.
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No power tools, please
What else do you need to know?
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No experience necessary! Everyone is welcome! We will create tasks according to your abilities
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You will be asked to sign a liability waiver
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There are restrooms on site
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No pets or smoking
Where to Meet/Directions: Meet LandPaths' staff and other volunteers at Rancho Mark West Preserve at 7125 St. Helena Road, Santa Rosa. From Calistoga Road, turn right onto St. Helena. Rancho Mark West is a few miles down on the right, past the old tree farm.
If we need to cancel due to weather or other circumstances: You will immediately receive an email if the program gets cancelled. However, if you would like to confirm, check back on this post; it will say "CANCELLED" if the program is called off. If you have any questions, call the office at 707-544-7284. Please know that the office is only open Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm. All calls or emails sent before or after that time will be responded to on the next business day.
We are excited to team up with you and take care of the land together!
