ConservationNEXT, a program of The Conservation Alliance, will resume its Backyard Collectives series of stewardship events on Friday, Feb. 26 at East Bay State Park in Berkeley, Calif.
The February 26 event will support a three-phase restoration of East Shore State Park, a project organized by the California Wilderness Coalition and the East Bay Regional Park District. Volunteers will participate in vegetation management, invasive species removal, trail maintenance and litter removal. The event will also feature a volunteer fair at which Conservation Alliance grantees will share information on their current conservation initiatives. California Wilderness Coalition, Friends of the River and The Wilderness Society will participate in the volunteer fair.
This specific park location is expected to attract many volunteers due to the strong Conservation Alliance member presence in the region. In addition to employees of outdoor industry companies, other guests are invited to participate. Due to the late winter/early spring conditions long pants, warm layers, and rain gear are recommended for volunteers. Companies sponsoring the event include The North Face, Camelbak, Mountain Hardwear, REI, Clif Bar, Wilderness Press, Ahnu Footwear, and Patagonia.
