Volunteer To Map Native Plants!
Environment/Climate
Volunteer Opportunity
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Sat, Mar 05 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sun, Mar 06 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sat, Mar 12 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sat, Mar 19 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sun, Mar 20 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sat, Mar 26 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Address (map)
1099-1001 Via Gaitero, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Volunteer To Map Native Plants in the San Marcos Foothills!
About Our Volunteer Opportunity
Join Channel Islands Restoration to learn to identify our iconic state grass and the non-native grasses that are invading our local habit! This is a beautiful time of year to visit the Foothills and explore the local trails in the area with the community. Make sure to bring a walking pole to help distinguish different plants on the ground but don’t worry, the ground is mostly flat and plant identification and training will be provided. No experience is necessary to volunteer, although plant knowledge is helpful!
Why Are We Mapping Native Plants?
As the stewards of the “West Mesa” CIR is mapping the San Marcos Foothills (recently saved from development by the community), we’re conducting mapping of the vegetation (particularly Stipa pulchra or purple needlegrass) to collect data which will help us design future habitat restoration projects that will benefit the wildlife that live here. Your volunteer support will make a significant difference for the success of our future restoration projects!