Volunteer Day
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Earthroots Volunteer Days are the first Saturday of each month* from 9 AM to 12:30 PM.
(*Please note, we do not hold Volunteer Days in July or August.)
2024 Dates: January 6 | February 3 | No March Volunteer Day | April 6 | May 4 | June 1 | September 7 | October 5 | November 2 | December 7
2025 Dates: January 4 | February 1 | March 1 | April 5 | May 3 | June 7 | September 6 | October 4 | November 1 | December 6
Volunteer Day Tasks may include
- clearing non-native plants, trees, and grasses from our 39-acre property
- restoring a seasonal wetland habitat
- building a compost pile
- tending the orchard
- litter removal
- counting animal/plant species
- painting a shade structure and signs
- assembling nature kits
- physical outdoor labor
- meeting new friends
- enjoy spending time in nature
All ages are welcome. Ages 12 and under require adult supervision. Parents will be responsible for their children throughout the day. All minors need a parent or guardian’s signature on the release form. Tools will be provided.The day will begin with a welcome, some history of the site, and an introduction to the day’s work. After that, we will break up into groups according to each worksite and get to it!
– There is poison oak on-site growing in some of the areas between the plants where we may be working. You will learn to identify this plant when you arrive.
– Ticks can be found at Big Oak Canyon seasonally. The California Department of Public Health offers valuable information on all things ticks, including prevention, removal and treatment.
– Weeding grassy habitat may startle snakes and other small animals. Closed-toed shoes, gloves, and pants are required if you will be weeding.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.