Visitor Surveys Perform a variety of surveys with park visitors and the public on visitor use. Forestry Projects Groups of adults and young adults are needed to assist with forestry thinning at Walker Ranch and Heil Valley Ranch. Manual thinning removes vulnerable trees in the forests to create a more healthy forest ecosystem. Work includes hauling and stacking vegetation and some tree cutting with hand tools. Historical Restoration - Group Project Groups of high school age kids or adults are needed to assist with the restoration of historical buildings on county open space.
Work includes light construction.
Gardening - Group Project A group is needed to assist with planting and monitoring a flower garden at the Agricultural Heritage Center. Some horticulture and gardening experience is preferred. This is an on-going project through spring, summer and fall. Bat Box Repair - Group Project Parks and Open Space has several bat boxes which are in need of regular maintenance and repair. Small groups of kids, age 10 and over, or adults are needed to monitor and repair the bat houses as needed.