This project has been postponed. A new date will be coming soon.

Are you looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Join us to remove invasive veldt grass (Ehrharta erecta), from the Vista Point parking area off HWY 154. This project is in cooperation with Los Padres National Forest. Veldt grass is a quickly spreading, non-native invasive grass species and harmful to our local ecosystem, known to out-compete native grasses. This is a great chance to positively impact the environment while enjoying the outdoors.

You can volunteer by joining us for a morning (9 am - 12 pm) or an afternoon shift (1 pm - 4 pm). No experience is necessary; we'll provide all the tools and training needed. Sign up today and be a part of the solution!

Ehrharta erecta (panic veldtgrass) is a perennial grass (family Poaceae) found along California’s coastline and in the southern Sacramento Valley. Panic veldtgrass is commonly found in disturbed areas, including riparian areas, scrub, grassland, woodland, urban areas, and turf. This native to South Africa was cultivated in Berkeley and Davis in the mid-1900s as an experimental grass. It spreads rapidly and is known to out-compete native grasses and herbs. Panic veldtgrass causes more litter accumulation than native grasses and herbs, which further inhibits native plant growth.