Every trail, hillside, and canyon in our region tells a story of dedication through the hands of our volunteer community. From students to retirees, these environmental champions devote their weekends to healing our wild places—methodically removing invasive species, dismantling old ranch fencing, and clearing microtrash that threatens our endangered condor population. Their commitment goes beyond simple cleanup; it’s a hands-on investment in our wilderness future.
Our growing force of over 900 stewards has transformed the landscape in measurable ways. Together, we’ve removed nearly 20,000 pounds of debris from pristine forest areas, conducted extensive surveys across 50+ miles of waterways to combat invasive tamarisk, and freed the Carrizo Plain National Monument from 15 miles of obsolete fencing. These efforts have created safer passages for pronghorn antelope and other native wildlife, restoring natural movement patterns across this remarkable ecosystem.
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Other Volunteer Opportunities
We also rely on volunteers behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. We take on volunteers to help us with office tasks that include fundraising, data entry, event preparation, and mailing parties. Additionally, our events could not happen without the help of volunteers and we always need help at events with check-ins, food service, bar tending, and preparation.
