By Daily Press staff
REI Santa Monica, the National Park Service and California State Parks are seeking volunteers to come to the Santa Monica Mountains on Saturday, June 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and work on a section of the Backbone Trail. Volunteers will arrive at Malibu State Park to register, pick up tools, and be assigned to a work crew, then proceed to designated parking along the trail. Shuttles will be made available to trailheads. Hikes to maintenance areas vary from 1—2 miles. Tools and water will be provided.
Volunteers for National Trails Day are asked to bring gloves, appropriate clothing and sunscreen/hat. Light refreshments and take home souvenirs will be offered to returning volunteers. For more information, contact
To get to Malibu State Park from Santa Monica, head north on Malibu Canyon Rd. from PCH. After Piuma Rd., look for the entrance to Malibu State Park. Turn left into the park entrance. Help for getting hired
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 29, 2006. Read the original PDF.