We will be meeting at the entrance of the gated road leading to the water tank, near 7600 Potrero Avenue. We’ll use this spot as our base for a while — it’s a relatively safe area in terms of poison oak exposure, and the view is beautiful.

From there, and depending on who shows up, we’ll choose between different tasks:

• removing small broom,

• tackling larger broom with weed wrenches

• or exploring off-trail areas for early weed management.

We can also split into groups based on preferences and comfort levels, especially regarding poison oak exposure.

Children, birders, insect enthusiasts, and plant lovers are very welcome to join just for observation and exploration — this is extremely valuable for us to better understand the ecosystem.

If possible, email us in advance if you can make it (friendsofthehillside@gmail.com), but we welcome last-minute drop-ins!

Every third Sunday, we host a special Family Day—a kid-friendly, community-focused gathering with relaxed, nature-connection activities. We’ll wrap up with potluck-style snacks (feel free to bring something if you’d like, but no pressure at all)

We will be meeting at the entrance of the gated road leading to the water tank, near 7600 Potrero Avenue. We’ll use this spot as our base for a while — it’s a relatively safe area in terms of poison oak exposure, and the view is beautiful.

From there, and depending on who shows up, we’ll choose between different tasks:

• removing small broom,

• tackling larger broom with weed wrenches

• or exploring off-trail areas for early weed management.

We can also split into groups based on preferences and comfort levels, especially regarding poison oak exposure.

Children, birders, insect enthusiasts, and plant lovers are very welcome to join just for observation and exploration — this is extremely valuable for us to better understand the ecosystem.

If possible, email us in advance if you can make it (friendsofthehillside@gmail.com), but we welcome last-minute drop-ins!

Come join the El Cerrito Friends of the Hillside and California Native Plant Society for our “There Is No Such Thing as a Bad Plant” series.

This session will focus on Field Marigold, also known as Wild Calendula (Calendula arvensis). It is a smaller, wild relative of the more commonly used Calendula officinalis and shares many of the same properties, though in lower concentrations.

Wild calendula can become quite invasive. While the goal of this gathering is not eradication, we will be helping to limit its spread by collecting flowers before they go to seed. We will also learn about its traditional uses in folk medicine.

This will be a short walk, with most of our time spent slowly and meditatively harvesting flowers. We will also observe insects and explore which species may be using or benefiting from the plants.

This is a kid-friendly gathering.

Meeting point:
End of King Court
1159 King Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Participants are welcome to stay until sunset. From the El Cerrito hills, we enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Bay and Mount Tamalpais.

We will be meeting at the entrance of the gated road leading to the water tank, near 7600 Potrero Avenue. We’ll use this spot as our base for a while — it’s a relatively safe area in terms of poison oak exposure, and the view is beautiful.

From there, and depending on who shows up, we’ll choose between different tasks:

• removing small broom,

• tackling larger broom with weed wrenches

• or exploring off-trail areas for early weed management.

We can also split into groups based on preferences and comfort levels, especially regarding poison oak exposure.

Children, birders, insect enthusiasts, and plant lovers are very welcome to join just for observation and exploration — this is extremely valuable for us to better understand the ecosystem.

If possible, email us in advance if you can make it (friendsofthehillside@gmail.com), but we welcome last-minute drop-ins!

We will be meeting at the entrance of the gated road leading to the water tank, near 7600 Potrero Avenue. We’ll use this spot as our base for a while — it’s a relatively safe area in terms of poison oak exposure, and the view is beautiful.

From there, and depending on who shows up, we’ll choose between different tasks:

• removing small broom,

• tackling larger broom with weed wrenches

• or exploring off-trail areas for early weed management.

We can also split into groups based on preferences and comfort levels, especially regarding poison oak exposure.

Children, birders, insect enthusiasts, and plant lovers are very welcome to join just for observation and exploration — this is extremely valuable for us to better understand the ecosystem.

If possible, email us in advance if you can make it (friendsofthehillside@gmail.com), but we welcome last-minute drop-ins!

We will be meeting at the entrance of the gated road leading to the water tank, near 7600 Potrero Avenue. We’ll use this spot as our base for a while — it’s a relatively safe area in terms of poison oak exposure, and the view is beautiful.

From there, and depending on who shows up, we’ll choose between different tasks:

• removing small broom,

• tackling larger broom with weed wrenches

• or exploring off-trail areas for early weed management.

We can also split into groups based on preferences and comfort levels, especially regarding poison oak exposure.

Children, birders, insect enthusiasts, and plant lovers are very welcome to join just for observation and exploration — this is extremely valuable for us to better understand the ecosystem.

If possible, email us in advance if you can make it (friendsofthehillside@gmail.com), but we welcome last-minute drop-ins!

We will be meeting at the entrance of the gated road leading to the water tank, near 7600 Potrero Avenue. We’ll use this spot as our base for a while — it’s a relatively safe area in terms of poison oak exposure, and the view is beautiful.

From there, and depending on who shows up, we’ll choose between different tasks:

• removing small broom,

• tackling larger broom with weed wrenches

• or exploring off-trail areas for early weed management.

We can also split into groups based on preferences and comfort levels, especially regarding poison oak exposure.

Children, birders, insect enthusiasts, and plant lovers are very welcome to join just for observation and exploration — this is extremely valuable for us to better understand the ecosystem.

If possible, email us in advance if you can make it (friendsofthehillside@gmail.com), but we welcome last-minute drop-ins!

We will be meeting at the entrance of the gated road leading to the water tank, near 7600 Potrero Avenue. We’ll use this spot as our base for a while — it’s a relatively safe area in terms of poison oak exposure, and the view is beautiful.

From there, and depending on who shows up, we’ll choose between different tasks:

• removing small broom,

• tackling larger broom with weed wrenches

• or exploring off-trail areas for early weed management.

We can also split into groups based on preferences and comfort levels, especially regarding poison oak exposure.

Children, birders, insect enthusiasts, and plant lovers are very welcome to join just for observation and exploration — this is extremely valuable for us to better understand the ecosystem.

If possible, email us in advance if you can make it (friendsofthehillside@gmail.com), but we welcome last-minute drop-ins!

We will be meeting at the entrance of the gated road leading to the water tank, near 7600 Potrero Avenue. We’ll use this spot as our base for a while — it’s a relatively safe area in terms of poison oak exposure, and the view is beautiful.

We will be removing small broom, tackling larger broom with weed wrenches, and gathering materials for future burn piles. We’ll end the work party with a lunch potluck with a beautiful view of the bay!

Children, birders, insect enthusiasts, and plant lovers are very welcome to join just for observation and exploration — this is extremely valuable for us to better understand the ecosystem.

We will be meeting at the entrance of the gated road leading to the water tank, near 7600 Potrero Avenue. We’ll use this spot as our base for a while — it’s a relatively safe area in terms of poison oak exposure, and the view is beautiful.

From there, and depending on who shows up, we’ll choose between different tasks:

• removing small broom,

• tackling larger broom with weed wrenches

• or exploring off-trail areas for early weed management.

We can also split into groups based on preferences and comfort levels, especially regarding poison oak exposure.

Children, birders, insect enthusiasts, and plant lovers are very welcome to join just for observation and exploration — this is extremely valuable for us to better understand the ecosystem.

If possible, email us in advance if you can make it (friendsofthehillside@gmail.com), but we welcome last-minute drop-ins!

Joint work party with the Weed Warriors from Friends of Five Creeks

We will be meeting at the entrance of the gated road leading to the water tank, near 7600 Potrero Avenue. We’ll use this spot as our base for a while — it’s a relatively safe area in terms of poison oak exposure, and the view is beautiful.

From there, and depending on who shows up, we’ll choose between different tasks:

- removing small broom,

- tackling larger broom with weed wrenches,

- or exploring off-trail areas for early weed management.

We can also split into groups based on preferences and comfort levels, especially regarding poison oak exposure.

Birders, insect enthusiasts, and plant lovers are very welcome to join just for observation and exploration — this is extremely valuable for us to better understand the ecosystem.

We will be meeting at the entrance of the gated road leading to the water tank, near 7600 Potrero Avenue. We’ll use this spot as our base for a while — it’s a relatively safe area in terms of poison oak exposure, and the view is beautiful.

From there, and depending on who shows up, we’ll choose between different tasks:

- removing small broom,

- tackling larger broom with weed wrenches,

- or exploring off-trail areas for early weed management.

We can also split into groups based on preferences and comfort levels, especially regarding poison oak exposure.

Birders, insect enthusiasts, and plant lovers are very welcome to join just for observation and exploration — this is extremely valuable for us to better understand the ecosystem.

We’ll be removing broom and piling it for the fire department to burn, plus tackling lots of young broom sprouts that form a green carpet—super satisfying and easy to remove right now.

Not feeling like pulling plants? That’s totally fine too. You’re welcome to come just to enjoy the area: do some birding, observe insects and plants, or simply take in the views, which are changing fast with this stormy weather.