Volunteer with ForestWatch
Volunteers of all ages are the backbone of our organization. Our weekend warriors are battling against invasive plants, tearing down relic barbed wire fencing, and picking up small pieces of trash that are harmful to young – and critically endangered – California condors. It’s our way of giving something back to the places we love, while getting our hands dirty and directly improving wildlife habitat and recreation areas in our local backcountry.
More than 750 volunteers are involved with ForestWatch, and our strength in numbers produces big results. More than 15,000 pounds of trash have been hauled off the forest by our volunteers, over 50 miles of streams have been surveyed for invasive plants like tamarisk, and more than 15 miles of old fencing have been removed from the Carrizo Plain National Monument. With the fences gone, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife are less vulnerable to predators, reclaiming the freedom to roam across this vast landscape.
Click here for a map of our recent volunteer projects!
Types of Volunteer Field Projects
Microtrash Removal |
Invasive Plant Removal |
Marijuana Grow Site Cleanups |
Trash Cleanups
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Biological Surveys
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Fence Removal
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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.
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Join us now
We need your help! Click the button below or contact ForestWatch at [email protected] or 805.617.4610 ext. 3 to join our list of dedicated, fun-loving, adventurous volunteers today. You’ll receive announcements monthly about upcoming events and ways to get involved.
