Habitat Restoration at Mt. Burdell
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Mt. Burdell Habitat Restoration Work Party!
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10am-12pm
Leaders: Greg Reza, Marin County Parks and Open Space District Volunteer Program Coordinator Marin CNPS Coordinator: Stacey Pogorzelski
Location: Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve, Novato
Join a community of habitat restorers! Marin CNPS is partnering with Marin County Open Space District staff to remove invasive species and improve native habitat at Mt. Burdell. Located at the northern edge of Novato, Mt. Burdell has serpentine grasslands with rare plants, an incredible array of oaks, and seasonal streams that support milkweed- the critical host for Monarch butterflies.
During the January workday we will continue hand removal of several invasive species, including Bermuda buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae) and Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus). The Bermuda buttercup population is expanding rapidly, spreading from a small patch near the entry gate towards the nearby grasslands, and threatens to diminish wildflower diversity. Volunteers tarped a large area of Bermuda buttercup earlier this winter, and we will work on controlling other areas with manual removal. Himalayan blackberry grows along the stream channel and creates dense thickets that outcompete all other plants. Removing the nonnative blackberry protects habitat for milkweed and other pollinator plants, as well as native shrubs such as snowberry.
Marin County staff will provide tools and great snacks. Bring a reusable water bottle, sun and wind protection, long pants, sturdy close-toed shoes, and work/garden gloves (gloves provided if you don’t have them). We will work in light rain, please bring rain gear if it’s a wet day.
Limit: 15 attendees
Heavy Rain Cancels
Directions: Meet at the San Carlos Way entrance to Mt. Burdell OSP, north of San Marin Drive. Use 488 San Carlos Way for navigation. The work area is a short walk upslope from the San Carlos trailhead.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/A74nosMCMqWSyPDU9
Please:
● Sign the Waiver for Marin Chapter 2025, if you have not done so already.
● Practice clean trail etiquette. Pocket Guide – Every Step Counts and Cleanliness Tips for Hikers
● Email [marincnpsvolunteers@gmail.org](mailto:marincnpsvolunteers@gmail.org) with questions.
● Sorry, no dogs on this trip.
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Volunteer habitat restoration work party for CNPS Marin volunteers to remove Bermuda buttercup and Himalayan blackberry, protecting native milkweed and pollinator habitat.
AI summary
By Meetup
Volunteer habitat restoration work party for CNPS Marin volunteers to remove Bermuda buttercup and Himalayan blackberry, protecting native milkweed and pollinator habitat.