Community Service Day 2025

Returns Saturday, September 20th

Community Service Day 2025 is on Saturday, September 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a citywide volunteer event.

LARPD Projects:

Almond Park Tree Well Mulch: Volunteer

Arroyo Mocho Trail Clean-Up: (Full)

Bothwell Park: (Full)

Marlin Pound Park Beautification: Volunteer

Maitland Henry Park Tree Well Mulch: Volunteer

Max Baer Dog Park Hole Filling: Volunteer

Mocho Park Mulch Spreading: Volunteer

Robertson Park Beautification: Volunteer

Sycamore Grove Park: (Full)

The day wraps up with a complimentary community lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Las Positas College.

Sycamore Scares

,Sycamore Scares at Ravenswood

Fri, 10/17 and Sat, 10/18

Ravenswood Historic Site

Help bring haunted tours to life at the Ravenswood Historic Site.

Volunteers (ages 16+, or 13+ with a parent/guardian) will wear their own spooky costumes, interact with guests, and be part of the behind-the-scenes fun.

Halloween Boo Bash

Halloween Boo Bash

Sat, 10/18

RLCC, 4444 East Ave

This family-friendly Halloween celebration needs volunteers (ages 13+) to help run carnival games, crafts, food stations, and monitor the haunted house.

Festive accessories like hats and capes welcome!

Open Space Work Days

Open Space Work Days

Sycamore Grove Park

Monthly Projects

LARPD Rangers offer hands-on volunteer work days in the park. Help with trail maintenance, litter pick-up, and removing invasive plants to keep the park beautiful and healthy for people and wildlife.

Be ready to hike, get a little dirty, and enjoy the outdoors! Volunteers should bring water, sun protection, and gloves (if available).

Native Garden Work Days

Sycamore Grove Park

Dates/Times Vary

Support local ecology and learn about native plants while volunteering in our beautiful demonstration gardens.

Tasks vary seasonally and may include weeding, mulching, planting, and more. No gardening experience needed—just a willingness to help!

Tools and gloves provided.

California Native Oak Day Celebration

The California Native Oak Day celebrates our iconic native oaks! Volunteers (ages 13+) will assist with crafts, prep activities, and support the guided hike by helping spot questions or collect acorns along the trail. No nature knowledge needed—just bring your curiosity, hiking shoes, and a helpful spirit.

Sunday, November 2, 2025

10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Ranger Station Picnic Area, Sycamore Grove Park

Ho Ho Holiday Carnival

Help us bring festive cheer to Sycamore Grove Park! Volunteers (ages 14+) are needed for two shifts: help set up and decorate from 12–4 p.m., or run carnival games and activities from 4–7:30 p.m. Holiday attire encouraged for the evening shift—warm clothes and good cheer required!

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Ranger Station Picnic Area, Sycamore Grove Park

PRIME TIME

Adult & 50+ Programs, Pop-Up Trips, Socials, Classes and Events

VALLEY WILDS

Open Space Programs, Classes, Events, and Sycamore Grove Park

REC GAZETTE Recreation Programs, Camps, Classes and Special Events