A Santa Monica Creek Trail beautification volunteer event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10, and volunteers can drop in and lend a hand anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Led by trail steward Ray Kolbe, volunteers will lay down cardboard and spread mulch to keep invasives from crowding out native species. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves, a hat and water, as well as a rake and/or hoe if possible. Join the effort at 4405 El Carro Lane. Volunteer work days take place every second Saturday of the month. To learn more, contact Ray at rwkolbe@gmail.com or (805) 705-3429.