This camping trip has been postponed. A new date will be coming soon.
Camping and Tamarisk Eradication
Join Channel Islands Restoration for a car camping adventure. We will be hosting a family-friendly 3-day campout at Piru Creek above Lake Piru. This is an excellent opportunity to spend time outdoors and learn more about the local plants and animals. We will be eradicating invasive tamarisk from the watershed above Lake Piru and leading guided walks with experts in the field (bi-lingual programs will be available). If you want to learn more about camping, this trip is the perfect opportunity to learn how. We will be camping in an area normally closed to public access. We welcome new campers or experienced and seasoned adventurers. Feel free to drop in for the day, spend a night or two under the stars. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Daily Schedule
We will set up camp on Friday, March 22, and break down camp on Sunday, March 24, 2024
- 8:00 am – Meet at Lake Piru at the Potholes trailhead and shuttle to camp / Breakfast
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am – Daily orientation at camp and pack sack lunches
- 10:30 am – 4:00 pm – Working in the Lake Piru watershed to remove invasive plants / Docent hikes and Information session
- 4:00 pm – Head back to camp / Day users depart
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Camper dinner
- 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Campfire, share stories and make new friends
Camping
- No running water, but drinking water will be available
- No toilet – we will bring in a portapotty
Camping Gear
Please bring your camping gear and be prepared for cold mornings.
- Tent
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag
- Camping pillow
- Headlamp/flashlights
- Camp chair – important to bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Personal health & hygiene products
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
RSVP
Reserving space is absolutely required, people who did not RSVP and show up will be turned away.
Questions
Please get in touch with our Volunteer coordinator by email at volunteer@cirweb.org or call 805.448.6203