Easter Calendula Hunt - Sunday, April 5,2026 - 10am-12am - Hillside Natural Area, El Cerrito - King Ct entrance (Enter through the King Ct entrance, follow the trail, and meet us at the top of the quarry.).

Kids of all ages are welcome. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like.

Search, spot, and pull — turn an Easter hunt into real restoration.

Help us remove invasive plants while learning about native species.

The Field Marigold, also known as Wild Calendula (Calendula arvensis) 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 spread aggressively and crowd out nearby native plants. While our goal isn’t eradication, this gathering will help limit its spread by collecting flowers before they set seed. Along the way, we’ll explore its traditional uses in folk medicine—and you’re welcome to take the flowers home and give them a second life.

Come prepared with closed-toe shoes, long pants, and long sleeves (it’s tick season), plus a hat, sunscreen, and water.