Some of the many things we take on:

• Helping native oaks stay healthy by pulling off climbing ivy
• Redirecting runoff water to prevent flooding and mud pools
• Spreading wildflower seeds
• Staying ahead of invasives
• Planting natives like coast live oaks, bee plant, sage, milkweed and buckwheat
• Removing graffiti and trash
• Hauling off eucalyptus sheddings before they become a fire risk

Schools and youth groups continue to be great partners. We enjoy introducing kids and teens to the trail, volunteering and the benefits of being outdoors and working as a team.

To tackle special projects, we also coordinate with neighbors, city departments, local businesses, non-profits and sister trail organizations.

Working together, we’ve reduced the fuel-load by culling aging eucalyptus, restored a drainage system that used to flood the Montclair Village businesses below and intervened in a PG&E transmission-line project — ensuring that a large natural meadow of natives and pollinators was restored.

Workdays are usually 9am-11am on the third Saturday of each month, rain or shine. Check the Latest News for upcoming dates, locations and details. Join us! To sign up and for a short list of what to wear and bring, see our volunteer page.

Everyone’s welcome. Youth under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

We like to think of the trail as our mile-long garden. The Board of Friends of Montclair Railroad Trail meets monthly to identify projects, anticipate trail health, maintain safety and plan volunteer workdays. We’re always open to receiving more help and fresh input. Suggest a project, or offer resources or your own expertise by contacting us.

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