Do you have a passion for plants and a desire to make a lasting difference for California's native habitats? We'd love to have you join our Core Nursery Volunteer team at CIR! Core Nursery Volunteers play a truly special role in our work. You'll receive hands-on, specialized training and learn all aspects of growing native plants — from seed propagation and soil prep to watering, transplanting, and plant care. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your knowledge of native plants while directly supporting restoration efforts in our community.

We need volunteers to help us communicate information about the sheep and the grazing project to any curious hikers. No previous experience is required, and we will provide information regarding frequently asked questions. Volunteers will sit in a stationary spot along the trail near the sheep grazing. Feel free to bring a comfy camp chair, a book, binoculars, water, and anything else you would like with you while relaxing in the beauty of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve.

The Santa Clara River Preserve spans almost two miles of this amazing waterway and encompasses nearly 1,000 acres of upland habitat and riverbed. There are few locations on the Santa Clara River that are accessible to the public. Now with the opening of this preserve, TNC has provided a beautiful space for outdoor education, community gatherings, wildlife viewing, and hiking. On the preserve, we want to give everyone a chance to connect with the dynamic Santa Clara River. 

We know there are five species of reptile on the northern Channel islands today--but where did they come from? How has island life changed them over the thousands of years since they arrived? And how can a pile of boards, a fishing rod, a glucometer, liquid nitrogen, and a field-portable ultrasound help us understand them better?  Come hear what collaborative research on island snakes and lizards is beginning to tell us about their evolutionary stories, and what we're doing to learn more about them.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to take a day trip to Eastern Santa Cruz Island and contribute to an important project to revegetate several acres of habitat. We will focus on restoration near the lookout at Cavern Point. Channel Islands National Park plans to restore native vegetation in an area degraded by years of grazing, with ongoing support from volunteer work leaders. Channel Islands Restoration will assist by leading trips for National Park Service volunteers this year, so this is your opportunity!

This is a unique and rare opportunity to take a day trip to Eastern Santa Cruz Island and contribute to an important project to revegetate several acres of habitat. We will focus on restoration near the lookout at Cavern Point. Channel Islands National Park plans to restore native vegetation in an area degraded by years of grazing, with ongoing support from volunteer work leaders. Channel Islands Restoration will assist by leading trips for National Park Service volunteers this year, so this is your opportunity!

Channel Islands Restoration is excited to bring you a trip to the beautiful and remote Santa Rosa Island, where you will enjoy spectacular views, great company, and ample time to enjoy island life among friends. Learn about the island's history, geology, and ecology among peers and like-minded environmental enthusiasts! Join us in exploring sandy white beaches, hiking the breathtaking Cherry Canyon, and much more! We’re looking forward to the island adventure!