Glendale
California
City Of Glendale Trails And Open Space Newsletter - May 2023
Clubs and Organizations
May 3, 2023
From: City Of GlendaleVolunteer Workdays
Riverwalk Workday
300 Paula Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201
Saturday, May 13, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Spend the morning working next to the Los Angeles River on the City of Glendale's Riverwalk. We need volunteers to help us remove invasive plants from the landscaped areas along the L.A. River. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water. We'll provide the tools and gloves. Families, individuals, clubs, and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.
Wilderness Workday
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
Saturday, May 20, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Help us water our bigcone spruce and coast live oaks, assist with trail repairs, and remove invasive plants from the park. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water. Families, individuals, clubs, and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.
Interpretive Programs
"Take a Walk on the Wild Side", Twilight Hike
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
Saturday, May 6, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a moderately difficult hike on the Vineyard Trail, the Le Mesnager Loop Trail, and the Mummy Rock Trail, as we learn all about the Wilderness Park as the sun goes down. Bring your flashlights (we have red covers), water and wear sturdy shoes. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.
Glendale Outdoors! (GO!) Community Program
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
Saturday, May 13, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.*
Spend some quality family time enjoying the great outdoors once a month! We invite the public to join us for an interpretive hike in Deukmejian Wilderness Park, a nature craft, nature themed games, and a tour of the Stone Barn Nature Center. We will provide water, snacks and bus transportation from Pacific Community Center, leaving at 8:30 a.m. and returning at 12:30 p.m.
*Program time begins at 9:00 a.m. at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. If you choose to meet at the park, please arrive by 8:45 a.m. The program ends at 12:00 p.m., and bus riders will return to Pacific Community Center by 12:30 p.m.
Important information:
A FREE bus leaves from Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Avenue, at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 12:30 p.m.
Everyone is encouraged to ride the bus! Please arrive by 8:00 a.m. to check-in with the staff if you are riding the bus with us.
Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and a hat or cap.
Adult supervision is required! One adult for every three children 17 and under is required.
For more information, please call (818) 937- 7428.
More Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in becoming a Trail Safety Patrol Volunteer for the City of Glendale?
As a Trail Safety Patrol (TSP) volunteer, you have a unique opportunity to assist the City of Glendale by providing public assistance and resource protection. Your influence on park visitors will enhance their experience and safety while in our parks.
The TSP consists of two units: The Mountain Bike Unit and the Hike Unit.
TSP volunteers must be 18 years of age, undergo a background check and City-mandated trail safety training, be in good health, and devote a minimum of four hours per month. If interested, please send an email to [email protected]