Do you have a passion for plants and a desire to make a lasting difference for California's native habitats? We'd love to have you join our Core Nursery Volunteer team at CIR! Core Nursery Volunteers play a truly special role in our work. You'll receive hands-on, specialized training and learn all aspects of growing native plants — from seed propagation and soil prep to watering, transplanting, and plant care. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your knowledge of native plants while directly supporting restoration efforts in our community. What the commitment looks like: -- 3 hours per session -- Approximately once a week, as your schedule allows -- Specialized training provided at our nursery -- No prior experience necessary! This level of dedication makes an extraordinary difference to CIR and our mission. Core Nursery Volunteers are the backbone of our growing program, and we are so grateful for every hour they contribute. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you! Please register below, and we will invite you to a training session at our Goleta nursery soon! Register with the link in our bio or visit: /calendar #NativePlants #Nursery #Volunteer #SantaBarbara #Goleta #NurseryVolunteer #GrowNative
Five donors who believe deeply in this work have put $25,000 on the table. They will release those funds only when our broader community matches them. Every dollar you give — up to a total of $25,000 — will be matched one for one.
We have engaged more than 10,000 volunteers throughout our history and provided Channel Islands experiences to more than 2,500 young people. Many of our donors first found us through a volunteer trip. This community — the one you are part of — is what makes this work possible.
This is the most powerful giving opportunity we have offered. Please don’t let it pass. The Channel Islands have been called the Galápagos of North America — a place where species found nowhere else on Earth have quietly evolved for millennia. They are irreplaceable. The work of protecting them is urgent. And right now, that work depends on people like you.
Support Matching May by clicking the link in our bio or by visiting: /donate
Join us for an unforgettable volunteer day on beautiful Catalina Island on May 19th.
Get ready for an incredible day at Toyon Bay with the Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI). You'll have the chance to make a real difference through rewarding restoration work while exploring the island's stunning natural beauty. We are planning to install a new native planting in the courtyard and weed and water the plantings we installed at the beginning of this year. The plants will be provided by the Catalina Island Conservancy.
See the link in our bio or visit: /calendar
We are all set up for Santa Barbara Earth Day. Come check out our booth and grab a T-shirt, hat, water bottle, or a pair of gardening gloves. We will be here all weekend, April 25-26.
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Come join us at the Santa Barbara Earth Day at Alameda Park. We will be here all weekend, April 25-26. We have T-shirts, hats, water bottles and gardening gloves for sale.
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We had an unforgettable adventure to Fraser Point on Santa Cruz Island, a seldom-visited natural wonder on the largest and most diverse of California's eight Channel Islands. This special, all-day event offered a rare opportunity to explore the remote western end of the island, located on Nature Conservancy property, see its stunning coastlines, and witness incredible wildlife. We chartered an Island Packers boat; all guests on board were CIR guests, so we had plenty of room to move about, watch wildlife, and talk with friends.
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JOIN CIR THIS SATURDAY at the 2026 Ventura Earth Day Festival at Plaza Park from 11 am to 4 pm. Find CIR at booth #30 - See you then! You’ll find everything from environmental and advocacy organizations to community groups and local agencies, all ready to share ways to take action for clean air, clean water, renewable energy, and healthy ecosystems @merito_foundation #EarthDay2026 #VenturaEarthDayFestival #VenturaEarthDay #DowntownVentura #PlazaPark #EarthDay #CommunityEvent #FreeEvents #CityofVentura #CityofVenturaSustainabilityDivision #EVAdvocatesofVC #DowntownVenturaPartners #Diadelmedioambiente2026 #FestivalVentura #ParquePlaza #VenturaEventos #CommunityInvolvement #Sustainability #BluePlanet #Conservation #VenturaEvents #VenturaCounty #VisitVentura #EarthDayExhibitors #EcoVendors #SustainableBusinesses #LocalExhibitors #GreenVendors #CommunityExhibitors
Join Channel Islands Restoration and Ventura County Agriculture Weights & Measures Department on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 AM – 3 PM at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula for a fun, family-friendly celebration of spring. We will have a youth education table, a propagation table with free purple needle grass seedlings, and an information table, plus so much more from other local partners. Don’t miss the vibrant Wildflower & Weed Show, garden tours with the UC Master Gardeners, and a spring plant sale with expert tips. Kids will love the hands-on activities, and adults can enjoy engaging talks from guest speakers on the importance of wildflowers and our connection to the natural world. Admission is free and open to the public — come learn, explore, and celebrate spring! The Agriculture Museum is located at 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula (805-525-3100). #ChannelIsalndsRestoration #HabitatRestoration #ChannelIslands #NativePlants #Restoration #Education #Sustainability #CIR #SantaBarbara
Join us to help plant native plants and remove invasive plants at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve and bring ‘al-tipašumawiš—meaning “one at peace”—to life. Conceived by Chumash elder Ernestine Ignacio De Soto, this ethnobotanical garden will be a living tribute that teaches visitors about the plants the Chumash people have used for generations for food, medicine, and fiber.
All ages welcome; great for families, students, and service groups. No experience needed—training and leadership provided.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration required: Please see the link in our bio or visit /calendar
Are you passionate about nature, local history, and sharing the wonders of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve with others? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our docent program, and you may be a wonderful fit.
As a docent at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve, you'll have the opportunity to teach visitors about our native plants and wildlife, share the preserve's fascinating history, and help foster a deeper connection between our community and this treasured open space. Whether you're interested in botany, birds, geology, or simply love being outdoors, there's a place for you in our program.
To learn more, please see the link in our bio or visit: /calendar/smfp-docents
CIR’s EXPERT WEBINAR SERIES PRESENTS
Working Across Borders to Conserve Birds and Habitats in the Southwestern U.S. and Northwestern Mexico with Jennie Duberstein, Director of the Sonoran Joint Venture
on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
See the link in our bio, or please register here: /calendar/working-across-borders
