Events
Make new friends, give back to trails, and have fun. Join us at an upcoming volunteer event, and together we'll build and maintain your favorite trails right here in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Our volunteers also get some pretty sweet prizes. Check out our volunteer rewards here!
Upcoming Events
Hike & Help @ Emma McCrary Trail
December 5 @ 9:00am - 11:00amTHUR 12/5 - Join us as we work to maintain trails in Santa Cruz County every Thursday morning 9-11am. All experience levels welcome!
Crew Days at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
December 6 @ 8:00am - 2:00pmFRI 12/6 — Join our professional trail crew for trail construction at Cotoni-Coast Dairies! Arrive by 7:45 a.m. to be a part of our crew for the day. Bring your lunch. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Difficulty: moderate to hard.
Demo Days: Friday Trail Work
December 6 @ 9:00am - 2:30pmFRI 12/6 — Join our team at Soquel Demonstration State Forest to improve drainage, fix berms, clear drains, and remove any debris throughout trails in the forest. Difficulty: moderate to hard.
Crew Days at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
December 10 @ 8:00am - 2:00pmTUE 12/10 — Join our professional trail crew for trail construction at Cotoni-Coast Dairies! Arrive by 7:45 a.m. to be a part of our crew for the day. Bring your lunch. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Difficulty: moderate to hard.
Hike & Help @ Arana Gulch
December 12 @ 9:00am - 11:00amTHUR 12/12 - Join us as we work to maintain trails in Santa Cruz County every Thursday morning 9-11am. These events will be an opportunity to meet new people, go on a hike, and perform trail maintenance! Please bring your own loppers, hand shears, and hand saws for the morning.
Crew Days at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
December 13 @ 8:00am - 2:00pmFRI 12/13 — Join our professional trail crew for trail construction at Cotoni-Coast Dairies! Arrive by 7:45 a.m. to be a part of our crew for the day. Bring your lunch. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Difficulty: moderate to hard.
DIG DAY: Soquel Demonstration State Forest
December 14 @ 9:00am - 3:30pmSAT 12/14 — Join our all-star staff for a fully catered and fun day maintaining your favorite trails in Soquel Demonstration State Forest. It's our last Dig Day of the year made possible by Trail Head Cyclery and RideWrap! Difficulty: all-levels.
Bike & Help @ Wilder Ranch
December 17 @ 2:00pm - 4:30pmTues 12/17 - Join us we meet at the Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship headquarters, located on the Westside of Santa Cruz, and ride ~8-12 miles round trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and back, after scouting trail projects and maintaining trails. All experience levels welcome!
Crew Days at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
December 17 @ 8:00am - 2:00pmTUE 12/17 — Join our professional trail crew for trail construction at Cotoni-Coast Dairies! Arrive by 7:45 a.m. to be a part of our crew for the day. Bring your lunch. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Difficulty: moderate to hard.
Hike & Help @ DeLaveaga
December 19 @ 9:00am - 11:00amTHUR 12/19 - Join us as we work to maintain trails in Santa Cruz County every Thursday morning 9-11am. At Hike & Help events we will scout trails and perform light maintenance tasks while exploring the beauty of Santa Cruz parks. All experience levels welcome!
Demo Days: Friday Trail Work
December 20 @ 9:00am - 2:30pmFRI 12/20 — Join our team at Soquel Demonstration State Forest to improve drainage, fix berms, clear drains, and remove any debris throughout trails in the forest. Difficulty: moderate to hard.
Crew Days at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
December 20 @ 8:00am - 2:00pmFRI 12/20— Join our professional trail crew for trail construction at Cotoni-Coast Dairies! Arrive by 7:45 a.m. to be a part of our crew for the day. Bring your lunch. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Difficulty: moderate to hard.
Rock Work on U-Con Trail
December 21 @ 9:00am - 2:00pmSAT 12/21 — Join our team on U-Con Trail to rock armor a section of trail that has been eroding. All experience levels welcome.
[COMING SOON] DIG DAY: Wilder Ranch State Park
January 20 @ 9:00am - 3:30pmMONDAY 1/12 — Sign-ups coming soon for our Students' Dig Day...sign up for our newsletter to get first dibs![COMING SOON] DIG DAY: Soquel Demonstration State Forest
February 8 @ 9:00am - 3:30pmSATURDAY 2/8 — Sign-ups coming soon...sign up for our newsletter to get first dibs![COMING SOON] DIG DAY: Wilder Ranch State Park
March 8 @ 9:00am - 3:30pmSATURDAY 3/8 — Sign-ups coming soon for our Women, Transfemme+ Dig Day...sign up for our newsletter to get first dibs![COMING SOON] DIG DAY: Wilder Ranch State Park
April 5 @ 9:00am - 3:30pmSATURDAY 4/1 — Sign-ups coming soon for the Dig Day...sign up for our newsletter to get first dibs!