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.

Join us at the San Marcos Foothills for a special seed collection and birding event with the Ventura Audubon. As one of just 36 biodiversity hotspots worldwide, Santa Barbara County offers a unique landscape worth protecting. This event is a great opportunity to contribute to preserving local plant species and learn about the importance of seed collection for ecosystem restoration. We will also be leading a bird walk to learn about the different bird species that visit the preserve.

Channel Islands Restoration grows thousands of native plants for restoration projects, and we are taking the big step of moving to a new location that can accommodate our expanded needs. We have rented a 21,000-square-foot greenhouse space in Goleta, and it’s a real fixer-upper! We need your help getting things ready. This will be a rewarding volunteer project. Please come out and support our new nursery space in Goleta.

For over two million years we evolved outside, in Nature, driven by our instincts. Over the last several thousand years, our conscious minds have tried to reconcile the demands of civilization with our ancient, wild selves. Yet within each of us remains an intimate connection with the natural world that can help us discover new possibilities, enhance our joy, and extend our lives. Many of the most influential philosophers, from Epicurus, to Nietzsche, to Jung have reflected on these ideas, revealing answers to most of the fundamental questions challenging us today. Join Richard W. Halsey, the director of the California Chaparral Institute, as we explore how to enrich our lives by understanding our past and connecting with local native habitats, especially the chaparral, California’s most extensive, characteristic habitat.

Join Channel Islands Restoration to clean up the Elwood Beach and Bluffs area (7729 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117). The largest volunteer effort in California, Coastal Cleanup Day, is our day to give back to the ocean, beaches, and creeks that make Santa Barbara County such a wonderful place to live. Get outside, enjoy nature, and remove marine debris from our beaches and waterways. This year is the 41st annual Coastal Cleanup Day! Volunteers of all ages can participate at any of the 2025 cleanup sites. Pre-registration is required. Everyone who registers will be entered into a drawing to win some awesome prizes!

Join us at the San Marcos Foothills for a special seed collection and birding event with the Ventura Audubon. As one of just 36 biodiversity hotspots worldwide, Santa Barbara County offers a unique landscape worth protecting. This event is a great opportunity to contribute to preserving local plant species and learn about the importance of seed collection for ecosystem restoration. We will also be leading a bird walk to learn about the different bird species that visit the preserve.

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 history, geology, and ecology among peers and like-minded environmental enthusiasts! Join us in exploring sandy white beaches, visiting the rare Torrey Pines, hiking the breathtaking Cherry Canyon, and much more! We’re looking forward to the island adventure!

Experience one of America's most spectacular geological corridors on our expertly guided tour along California's legendary Highway 395. From ancient volcanic calderas to towering granite spires, this unforgettable journey reveals the dramatic forces that sculpted one of the world's most geologically diverse landscapes.