THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Volunteering

The Land Conservancy depends on many dedicated individuals who contribute their time and expertise to improve our communities and preserve our landscapes.

Whether they are repairing our historic Octagon Barn, planting trees along a creek, leading a hike, or helping with our outreach events, our amazing volunteers make a big impact.

To get involved, submit a Volunteer Profile Form so that we can match your skills & interests with our volunteer needs, or sign up to receive our e-newsletter with special updates for events and activities. Volunteers are invited to Land Conservancy members-only events & special activities. Feel free to contact us directly to find out more about how you can help - (805) 544-9096 or Volunteer@lcslo.org

Opportunities to Help

Volunteer to Help with Upcoming Events - Events Calendar
If you are interested in helping with an upcoming event, contact us and let us know how you’d like to chip in.  We welcome your extra hands and diverse talents! More info

Octagon Barn Center
Join our effort to open the historic Octagon Barn Center for community use.  We are making good progress and are starting the next phases of our project.

We are now seeking additional volunteers to plan and construct many aspect of the project which include:

• Landscaping at the Barn, with specific ideas in mind, historical, education, viewshed protection and recreation.
• Buildings, two new and two to be refurbished
• History (to prepare two documents (one on the history of dairy in the
  county; one on the restoration process); this includes collecting an oral
  history from people familiar with the dairy industry and the Barn, in
  particular
• Water and irrigation design and construction

To volunteer or help out contact the Land Conservancy Office at (805)544-9096 or BK Richard, Project Coordinator. Visit the Octagon Barn Center for more information and how you may make a private donation to support this community project.

Restoration Stewards
Assist our professional staff in improving and maintaining sensitive natural areas by planting, weeding and landscaping. Moderate physical fitness required.

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County needs volunteer help for the Lower San Luis Obispo Creek Floodplain Preserve Habitat Enhancement Project funded by FishAmerica and National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA). This project involves removing the invasive species, Cape ivy (Delairea odorata), from our Lower SLO Creek Floodplain Preserve to enhance the South-Central California Coast Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) population by restoring habitat found along this reach of San Luis Obispo Creek.

Please come and volunteer to remove the invasive species Cape ivy and revegetate the area to protect steelhead trout! All individuals, groups, or organizations can help through volunteering.  All ages welcome. Please contact us at volunteer@LCSLO.org or (805) 544-9096, ext. 18

Community Outreach Representatives
Help spread the word about local land conservation by delivering and maintaining offsite community outreach materials, occasionally staffing a table at special events, or providing informational presentations to community groups.

Committee Members and Conservation Experts
Provide advice, expertise and support for Land Conservancy programs by participating as a committee member while networking with other local professionals.  Members are welcome on the Land Committee, Octagon Barn Committee, Special Events & Fun Committee, Fundraising & Membership Committee, Planned Giving Resource Group or Board of Trustees.  Requires a commitment to attend and participate in monthly meetings; Submit a resume or summary of qualifications if interested.

Business, Government, Civic and Community Groups
Restoration and field volunteer opportunities can be customized for groups of any size. Help improve our community and develop stronger relationships within your organization through volunteer stewardship..

Creek-Day Cleaner Uppers
Individual and group volunteers are needed to help at sites county-wide on the first Saturday of October each year.  Or check the events calendar to find out about periodic cleanup days throughout the year.

For information on these or any other needs call (805) 544-9096 or e-mail volunteer@lcslo.org for information, or sign up to receive our e-newsletter.