Habitat Restoration Volunteers
The Trails Council builds and maintains miles of trails in Santa Barbara County. Maintenance and rehabilitation of the trails is an ongoing process. In order to protect the trail infrastructure and related resources, volunteers are needed to provide labor. In return, volunteers learn about land stewardship and resource conservation while giving back to the trails they enjoy. The act of paying forward or paying back helps to improve the experience of trail access to our wild and scenic treasures.
Ongoing Projects
The Trails Council is currently looking for volunteers to participate in several ongoing habitat restoration projects, which are part of its invasive plant removal outreach program. Projects are listed below:
Baron Ranch | Gaviota, California
- Contact information: Mark Wilkinson 805.708.6173
- Scope of work: Planting native plants and weeding invasive species.
- Location: Baron Ranch Trailhead
- How to register: Use form below
Help restore a one-acre entryway to Baron Ranch as we battle invasive plants and re-establish native ones! Restoration includes intermittent weeding and planting. Bring water, work gloves, hat, & dress for weather conditions.
Please check our volunteer projects website for volunteer opportunities. Fill out the form below if you would like to be notified directly.
Trail Repair
Repairing trail tread; brushing back vegetation; installing drainage systems.
Resource Protection
Planting native trees and shrubs; installing barriers to protect restored areas; stabilizing trails and installing erosion control measures.
Facility Maintenance
Fence building; rock wall construction; picnic site refurbishing; barbed wire fence removal; general environmental cleanup.
Volunteers of all ages have something to offer and are welcome. Volunteer projects for school groups, individuals, students, corporate groups, scout groups, service clubs, and Eagle scouts. Children under the age of 18 must-have signed permission by a parent or legal guardian. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Register to Volunteer
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