Rubio Canyon Preserve Habitat Restoration & Trail Maintenance

Join AFC and the Friends of Rubio Canyon for the annual Mustard Pulling Festival!

May’s restoration event at Rubio Canyon will be focused on removing pesky invasive plants — mainly mustards, but tree tobacco as well. Help us remove these invasive species to ensure the native plants that support wildlife have ample room to thrive.

Please bring water, sunscreen, and work gloves. We recommend wearing pants, long sleeves, and sturdy shoes. If available, feel free to bring any of the following tools: McLeod, shovel, bow rake, pick mattock, folding saw, and loppers. Other tools and equipment will be available.⁠

Volunteers meet at the Loma Alta trailhead (1101 E. Loma Alta Drive).  Street parking is available. Please plan to arrive on time, as the crew will depart shortly after the scheduled start time and may be difficult to locate once on the trail. Cell phone service in the area is limited.

This event is led by Sean Green. If you have any questions, please email our Program Director, Kyle Cavazos, at kylecavazos@arroyosfoothills.org

Registration is required for this event – please sign up below.

Please note: Rubio Canyon remains closed to the public and is only accessible through this volunteer event.