Trail Work Calendar

Trail Work Events

Stuff you Need to Know
Contact the leader a few days before the event to ensure we have enough tools and to confirm the meeting place and time. If we know you are coming, we can contact you if there are any last minute changes. Wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants, hat and sturdy closed-toed shoes. Bring work gloves and a pack with lunch, water (at least 2 qts.) and snacks. Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver at the trailhead in order to work with us.
Volunteer FAQ
December 3, 2025 Wednesday
Malibu Creek State Park
Talepop
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Meet at Juan De Anza Park[Lost Hills near Las Virgenes] -(Parking is available on the street). We will consolidate into a smaller number of vehicles for the drive into northern Malibu Creek State Park. Those wishing to carpool should meet at TOTC for a 7:30am departure. We will hike about a mile to the work site. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Jon Sheldon (805-906-1069) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
December 6, 2025 Saturday
Malibu Creek State Park
Talepop
George Sherman 805-490-0381
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Meet at Juan De Anza Park[Lost Hills near Las Virgenes] -(Parking is available on the street). We will consolidate into a smaller number of vehicles for the drive into northern Malibu Creek State Park. Those wishing to carpool should meet at TOTC for a 7:30am departure. We will hike about a mile to the work site. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  George Sherman (805-490-0381) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
December 13, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
Rogers Road
George Sherman 805-490-0381
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  George Sherman (805-490-0381) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
December 17, 2025 Wednesday
Topanga State Park
Rogers Road
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Barb Thomas (805-509-3426) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
December 20, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
Rogers Road
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Greg Sweel (424-877-1075) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
December 27, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
Rogers Road
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Jon Sheldon (805-906-1069) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
January 3, 2026 Saturday
Santa Susana State Historic Park
Santa Susana
George Sherman 805-490-0381
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  George Sherman (805-490-0381) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
January 10, 2026 Saturday
Santa Susana State Historic Park
Santa Susana
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Dave Edwards (805-279-3029) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
January 17, 2026 Saturday
Santa Susana State Historic Park
Santa Susana
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Greg Sweel (424-877-1075) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
Date Location Trail Description
December 3, 2025Malibu Creek State ParkTalepopRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Meet at Juan De Anza Park[Lost Hills near Las Virgenes] -(Parking is available on the street). We will consolidate into a smaller number of vehicles for the drive into northern Malibu Creek State Park. Those wishing to carpool should meet at TOTC for a 7:30am departure. We will hike about a mile to the work site. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Jon Sheldon (805-906-1069) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
 Link to Map 		Wednesday
December 6, 2025Malibu Creek State ParkTalepopRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Meet at Juan De Anza Park[Lost Hills near Las Virgenes] -(Parking is available on the street). We will consolidate into a smaller number of vehicles for the drive into northern Malibu Creek State Park. Those wishing to carpool should meet at TOTC for a 7:30am departure. We will hike about a mile to the work site. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  George Sherman (805-490-0381) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: George Sherman 805-490-0381
 Link to Map 		Saturday
December 13, 2025Topanga State ParkRogers RoadRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  George Sherman (805-490-0381) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: George Sherman 805-490-0381
 Link to Map 		Saturday
December 17, 2025Topanga State ParkRogers RoadRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Barb Thomas (805-509-3426) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
 Link to Map 		Wednesday
December 20, 2025Topanga State ParkRogers RoadRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Greg Sweel (424-877-1075) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
 Link to Map 		Saturday
December 27, 2025Topanga State ParkRogers RoadRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Jon Sheldon (805-906-1069) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
 Link to Map 		Saturday
January 3, 2026Santa Susana State Historic ParkSanta Susana Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  George Sherman (805-490-0381) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: George Sherman 805-490-0381
 Link to Map 		Saturday
January 10, 2026Santa Susana State Historic ParkSanta SusanaRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Dave Edwards (805-279-3029) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
 Link to Map 		Saturday
January 17, 2026Santa Susana State Historic ParkSanta SusanaRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact  Greg Sweel (424-877-1075) before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
 Link to Map 		Saturday
December 2025
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Talepop
Malibu Creek State Park
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
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Talepop
Malibu Creek State Park
George Sherman 805-490-0381
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Rogers Road
Topanga State Park
George Sherman 805-490-0381
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Rogers Road
Topanga State Park
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
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Rogers Road
Topanga State Park
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
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Rogers Road
Topanga State Park
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
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January 2026
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Santa Susana
Santa Susana State Historic Park
George Sherman 805-490-0381
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Santa Susana
Santa Susana State Historic Park
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
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Santa Susana
Santa Susana State Historic Park
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
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Working Together, We Can Make a Difference On Our Trails

Trail Work Event Basics

  • Most trail work is on Saturdays and we usually start work at 8:30AM. Be punctual.
  • Sometimes we may hike a mile or two to the work site. Are you okay with that?
  • We generally work until 2:30 with some variation (rain, heat or we run out of work)
  • Call the Leader listed for the date you selected to let him/her know you are coming.
  • Watch a Training and Safety Video
  • Review “Know Before you Go”
  • Or review the “Trail Work Guide”
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