Volunteer Day at Big Oak Canyon

Join us the first Saturday of each month at Big Oak Canyon for Volunteer Day! Come help us tend the land while enjoying the beauty of nature.

Directions to the volunteer site, required forms, and additional information will be emailed when you sign up.⁠

We look forward to seeing you there!

* Note: Earthroots Volunteer Days are the first Saturday of each month from 9 AM to 12:00 PM. However, we do not hold Volunteer Days in July or August.

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.

Overview of the Day

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!

All tools are provided unless otherwise noted.

We recommend arriving a few minutes before 9am to give yourself time to familiarize yourself with the site.

No more than 20 volunteers are permitted during volunteer days. Registrants may sign up 2 people at a time. If you're interested in bringing a larger group (more than 4-6 people), please reach out to our office staff at info@earthrootsfieldschool.org to register.

*Big Oak Canyon experiences large temperature swings. Please wear weather-appropriate layers.

For more information, visit our Volunteer page.