Año Nuevo Natural Resources Volunteer Program
ABOUT THE AÑO NUEVO NATURAL RESOURCES VOLUNTEER PROGRAM:
Our natural resources staff have begun a large-scale project across Año Nuevo State Park. The project’s primary objective is to convert 30+ acres of invasive grassland back to a native coastal scrub habitat with the help of public, student, and docent volunteers. State parks staff lead weekly on-going workdays, with volunteer expectations varying dependent on season.
Dry season months will primarily involve brush cutting work, sheet mulching efforts, and invasive removal, whereas the wet season months will prioritize native planting and propagation into the areas prepared during the dry season.
To receive updates and workday info about all upcoming projects, fill out this form to get signed up for volunteering
REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to work on your feet for a couple hours at a time
- Comfortable in varying weather conditions while volunteering (light rain, wind, heat)
- Able to work well with others in a team environment
PUBLIC VOLUNTEER EVENTS:
Want to get started volunteering with Año Nuevo natural restoration program? Join us at one of our many public volunteer events.
- Each of our events runs from 9:30AM-12PM
- Tools, gloves, and any necessary training are provided by park staff
- All ages are welcome, with adult supervision
- Workdays are scheduled based on volunteer availability
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER EVENTS:
- Saturday Dec 20
- Sunday Dec 28
- Thursday Jan 1
- Tuesday Jan 6
- Sunday Jan 11
- Saturday Jan 17
- Tuesday Jan 20
- Saturday Jan 24
- Monday Jan 26
GROUP VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Bring your group out for a day of volunteering at Año Nuevo!
Contact kai.bulgara@parks.ca.gov to schedule a volunteer project for your school group, groups of friends or family, youth group, team, club, corporate event, or non-profit.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING
For more information, email kai.bulgara@parks.ca.gov
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What should I bring?
- Please bring sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, long pants
- Gloves, tools, training, snacks, and water are provided!
Do I need to RSVP?
- Letting us know you are planning to attend a volunteer day helps us with planning, but it is not required.
- To receive info on when each month’s workdays are, sign up here!
How do I find you?
- Check the “Meeting Location” pin for each event that gets sent out on our email list. Most often though, we will meet in the parks main parking lot.
Are children allowed?
- Children are allowed with parent/guardian permission and a supervising adult on site. All ages are welcome!
Can I bring my dog?
- We kindly request that you leave pets and animals at home. Pets are not allowed in the park and cannot be left inside parked vehicles in the parking lot.