Claremont Canyon Conservancy

Thank you! Last month, a scout CC from the Temescal Service Unit for Girl Scouts helped replace a trail crossing on a main trail as part of her "Take Action" project. Now, hikers and visitors can enjoy the Loop Trail more safely, and use this trail in case of a wildfire.

Thanks to CC, her dad Dai, and our volunteer/park neighbor Alex Frank for restoring this section of the trail! And, to all the scouts who have worked on projects in the Upper Canyon and in Garber Park.

If you are part of a scout troop and would like to work on a project in Claremont Canyon, send us an email at [email protected]. You can also read about two of our previous scout project on our website at claremontcanyon.org.

📸 Photo 1: Scout CC (bottom right) helping install a trail crossing with her dad Dai (left) and Garber Park's volunteer Alex Frank (top right). | Photo by Wyllie Clayson

French broom pull!

Our volunteers continue to remove invasive broom from underneath native oaks and bays, which helped uncover native plants like snowberry, woodland strawberry, and California blackberry. Broom tends to overcrowd native plant species, creates a monospecific stand (a forest of a single species), and excludes wildlife.

Volunteers pulled over 1,000 broom plants, many measuring over four feet tall. By doing this work, volunteers decrease the density of invasive, hazardous plants and help lower ladder fuels in the park. To identify this plant, look for its bright yellow flower clusters and small leaves of three.

If you're interested in volunteering in a future event by yourself or with your group/company, send us an email at [email protected].

Our next volunteer day will be March 22 from 10am-12pm. We meet at Signpost 29 in the Upper Canyon. Wear comfortable shoes, long sleeves and pants. We provide tools and gloves.

In the photo: Berkeley High students after pulling many invasive broom plants along the Summit House Trail in the Upper Canyon | Photos by Wyllie Clayson

French broom pull!

Our volunteers continue to remove invasive broom from underneath native oaks and bays, which helped uncover native plants like snowberry, woodland strawberry, and California blackberry. Broom tends to overcrowd native plant species, creates a monospecific stand (a forest of a single species), and excludes wildlife. Volunteers pulled over 1,000 broom plants, many measuring over four feet tall. By doing this work, volunteers decrease the density of invasive, hazardous plants and help lower ladder fuels in the park. To identify this plant, look for its bright yellow flower clusters and small leaves of three.

If you're interested in volunteering in a future event by yourself or with your group/company, send us an email at [email protected].

Our next volunteer day will be March 22 from 10am-12pm. We meet at Signpost 29 in the Upper Canyon. Wear comfortable shoes, long sleeves and pants. We provide tools and gloves.

In the photo: Berkeley High students after pulling many invasive broom plants along the Summit House Trail in the Upper Canyon | Photo by Wyllie Clayson