ECO: Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve Volunteer Work Party

Join the San Diego Bird Alliance (formerly known as the San Diego Audubon Society) for a volunteer work event at the Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve to prepare for this season’s reopening to the public! The Anstine Preserve is an 11.6-acre nature preserve with four distinct native habitats, including Coastal Sage Scrub, Oak Woodlands, Mixed Riparian and a freshwater pond. Home to more than 100 species of birds and 70 species to native plants, Anstine is a unique location in North County San Diego.

Volunteers will be tasked with the removal of overgrown vegetation on trails, cutting back native pollinator gardens, and preparing the preserve for students, birders and hikers to enjoy. Your efforts will also prevent the weeds from becoming flash fuels in a wildfire Come experience the wonderful sights and sounds of the wildlife that resides on property while getting your hands dirty in nature.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Attire: Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that can get dirty, pants and long-sleeves are recommended. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade so wearing sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat is recommended.

• Bring: Water. Gloves if you have them.

• Physical Requirements: The location of the restoration site will take place on multiple trails. Trails are easy to moderate, and some include stairs or moderate inclines. Volunteers will be asked to lift, squat and carry debris throughout the trails. Unfortunately this opportunity is not able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations and the space where this project takes place is not wheelchair accessible.

• Waiver: All volunteers will be required to sign-in and sign San Diego Audubon's liability waiver when they arrive.

• ​​Membership: If you would not like access to the service projects on our calendar and would just like to attend the project, you can sign up as a Community Member during registration

About San Diego Bird Alliance

Together we defend our region's birds, unique biodiversity, and threatened habitats through advocacy, education, and restoration.

This volunteer opportunity is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. 

By registering for this opportunity, you are agreeing to stay connected with future Climate Action events through California Volunteers and the Climate Action Corps. If you do not consent, please email info@handsonsandiego.org to opt-out.