Announcements & News

Ridge Trail Construction is Underway! - Thursday, May 15, 2025



Construction is well underway on the Ridge Trail!

Peeks of the new 6-mile extension south of Highway 92 can be seen from upper Skyline Blvd. To the north on Cahill Ridge, the new staging area is being leveled out and the new Watershed Discovery Loop, a universal access trail, has been cut at cemetery gate. New signage is being developed and installed on both trails. 

Follow project updates by visiting the SFPUC website. 

Seeking Volunteers for the Watershed Discovery Garden! - Thursday, March 19, 2026

Watershed Discovery Garden at the Alameda Creek Watershed Center!
The Alameda Creek Watershed Center is still under construction, in the meantime, we are currently seeking volunteers interested in helping in the garden. Here is a preview of future opportunities once the Watershed Center opens:
 

Environmental Education/School Programs: Support the naturalist staff in delivering engaging, hands-on learning experiences for students exploring watershed science, ecology, and local natural and cultural history.

Visitor Services/Front Desk: Welcome visitors, provide information, and help create a positive and informative experience at the Watershed Center.

Garden Stewardship/Habitat Restoration: Help care for our 2.5-acre native garden by pulling weeds, planting natives, and stewarding this beautiful natural landscape.

Aquatic Animal Care/Fish Husbandry: Assist ACWC staff in maintaining our 8,000-gallon stream profile aquarium, including animal care and life support systems.

Watershed Center Grounds and Exhibit Ambassador: Engage with visitors throughout the site by answering questions, sharing key messages, and supporting interactive exhibits.

Nursery/Plant Propagation: Work alongside staff of the Sunol Native Plant Nursery to grow and care for native plants through seeding, potting, and general nursery maintenance.

Special Events: Assist with the setup, facilitation, and breakdown of events, helping create welcoming and well-organized experiences for participants.

Field Research/Ecological Surveys: Support biology staff in collecting field data and monitoring local ecosystems through surveys and observations. 

 

 

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Sunol Wildflower Meadow Restoration Partnership - Monday, November 10, 2025


Located in the heart of Sunol Wilderness, this is a unique effort to restore a lovely Oak Savannah -bunchgrass-wildflower meadow.
 

This meadow already has a great set of native plants to anchor the restoration: 63 native species have been found to date, including grand Valley Oaks, Needlegrass, Wild Rye, Mule's Ears, Owl's Clover, California Golden Violet, Popcorn Flower, and many others.

In partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), the multi-year task is to remove the threatening invasives, stop their seeding, and exhaust their seedbank in the soil. With enough volunteers, we can put this special meadow patch of California on a healing path to recovery and glory.

Volunteers will learn: native and exotic plant species in detail, advanced weeding techniques, as well as skills in seed collecting and planting. We hope this project can attract a core of volunteers committed to a weekly, Saturday morning restoration effort.