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 @ DeLaveaga
March 13 @ 9:00am - 11:00amTHUR 3/13 - 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!
Bike & Help @ Wilder Ranch
March 18 @ 2:30pm - 5:00pmTUE 3/18 - 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
March 18 @ 8:00am - 2:00pmTUE 3/18 — 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.
Crew Days at Big Basin
March 20 @ 10:00am - 2:30pmTHUR 3/20 — Join our professional trail crew to restore a historic trail damaged by the CZU Lightning Complex fires! Arrive by 9:45 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 @ Wilder Ranch
March 20 @ 9:00am - 11:00amTHUR 3/20 - Join us at Hike & Help events as we scout trails and perform light maintenance tasks while exploring the beauty of Santa Cruz parks. Difficulty: easy to moderate.
Crew Days at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
March 25 @ 8:00am - 2:00pmTUES 3/25 — 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.
Crew Days at Big Basin
March 27 @ 10:00am - 2:30pmTHUR 3/27 — Join our professional trail crew to restore a historic trail damaged by the CZU Lightning Complex fires! 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
March 27 @ 9:00am - 2:30pmFRI 3/27 — 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.
Hike & Help @ Emma McCrary Trail
March 27 @ 9:00am - 11:00amTHUR 3/27 - Join us as we work to maintain trails in Santa Cruz County every Thursday morning 9-11am. All experience levels welcome!
[COMING SOON] DIG DAY: Soquel Demonstration State Forest
April 5 @ 9:00am - 3:30pmSATURDAY 4/5 — Sign-ups coming soon for the Dig Day...sign up for our newsletter to get first dibs!