For Ellwood. For everyone.
Ellwood Friends engages the community in the stewardship of Ellwood Mesa.
Join the Butterfly Effect - Become a Supporting Member!
Help sustain the future of Ellwood Mesa as a haven for monarch butterflies and a treasured community open space.
By making a $40 annual contribution to become a Supporting Member of Ellwood Friends, you help fund the ongoing stewardship of Ellwood and join the preserve’s long history of grassroots community support.
Monarch tagging at Ellwood Mesa
Watch this 4 min video to learn how YOU can participate in monarch conservation at Ellwood Mesa.
Name of app: Project Monarch
This project is made possible through a partnership with the City of Goleta, a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and support from Ellwood Friends.
Video credit: Christy Zwicke
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Give a little to make a big impact.
With your help, we can ensure that Ellwood Mesa thrives as a community-supported landscape — for today and for future generations.