On April 25th, 20 volunteers celebrated Earth Day by putting the finishing touches on the habitat restoration project at the north end of the Pinole Library site along Pinole Creek. These hard working folks got their hands dirty digging out ivy and blackberry, and planted a whopping 97 plants! They also built cages to protect the new plants from deer that are eager to munch their fresh new growth. Thanks to everyone that came out to help with this project that has transformed an ivy-infested jungle into diverse native habitat for wildlife! 

Although the planting is nearly done, the work is just beginning! This is a 5-year project that will take a lot of follow up to keep the ivy and blackberry at bay. If you would like to get involved with this project, please contact info@friendsofpinolecreek.org or egreen@ccrcd.org.

Come join us for a very special Earth Day workday at the Pinole Library on Saturday, April 25th, 10:00-1:00! We will be putting the finishing touches on a habitat restoration project that has freed Pinole Creek's banks and native trees from the stranglehold of invasive ivy since November 2025!

We will be working at the Pinole Library, but the library is now closed for construction so please park and meet at Pinole Valley Community Church here.

The ivy jungle has been fully cleared and we are now ready to plant native plants to enhance habitat for wildlife and hold in the creek banks. We will also build wire cages to protect the tender new plantings from hungry deer, which we often spot along the creek! Please bring sturdy footwear, dress for the weather, and bring gloves, planting tools, and a water bottle if you have them. This site will provide a lovely public spot to enjoy the tranquility of Pinole Creek and its myriad wildlife. Come celebrate Earth Day by pitching in on this project to benefit the Pinole community!

Please contact Evan Green at egreen@ccrcd.org if you have any questions. We hope to see you out there!