Help restore vital habitats by planting natives and removing invasive species in various preserves around the peninsula. Training, tools, camaraderie and beautiful scenery are provided, but bring close-toed shoes, water, and sun protection.
Help with seed germination, plant propagation, transplanting seedlings, sorting and cleaning seed, and removing weeds from plant containers. (Minimum one-month commitment)
Provide one hour tours, talks and demonstrations in the CMA exhibit hall during a four-week period. Training and activities relating to Southern California tidepools, beaches, kelp forest, islands, open ocean, and touring techniques are included. Two sessions are offered: Junior High (grades 7-9) and Senior High (grades 10-12).
The boys and girls of Assisteens focus on Community Service, Leadership, and Teamwork. Assisteens participate in a variety of valuable philanthropic works in the community and, in addition, support the philanthropic projects of the main chapter. Members range from 7th to 12th grade.
Help us remove non-native plants, replace them with locally grown native plants, and pick up trash left at the Preserve.
Provide a short story (2-3- sentences) about your experience at the Nature Center & Preserve to be featured in our quarterly newsletter.
Join us for the various volunteer opportunities listed on our calendar. Help with invasive species removal, landscaping, collecting litter, trail work, and other targeted needs. You can also teach water quality. (All ages welcome)
Help to bag fresh produce for food insecure families and seniors.
Help to pack boxed lunches for kids in our kitchen. These meals are served to thousands of kids each day during their after school program.
Junior Volunteers assist the staff with specific needs. Examples include, but are not limited to, photography, taking inventory, poster creation, letter writing for Wish Kids, scrapbook design, binder assembly, special events, speaking engagements, and participating in our Kids for Wish Kids program. We love Junior Volunteers and are always open to new ideas to encourage…