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 seeking volunteers to participate in ongoing habitat restoration projects as part of its invasive plant removal outreach program. Current projects are listed below:
Baron Ranch Trails | Gaviota, California
- Contact information: Mark Wilkinson 805.708.6173
- Scope of work: Planting native plants and weeding out invasive species.
- Location: Baron Ranch Trailhead
- How to register: Sign up here
Trail Repair
Repairing trail tread, brushing back vegetation, and 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 are welcome and have something to offer. 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 from a parent or legal guardian. An adult must accompany children under the age of 13.