Join Ellwood Friends, The City Of Goleta and the Bucket Brigade to plant native trees to help restore the Monarch Butterfly Preserve at Ellwood Mesa. 

This is a great opportunity for volunteers of all ages to learn how to plant native trees to help transform a damaged ecosystem into a beautiful native pollinator garden for the butterflies, birds, bees and the whole community to enjoy.

Volunteers will park at the Coronado Butterfly Preserve Parking Area and walk in to the Bucket Brigade Volunteer Tent for a safety briefing and coffee and doughnut tasting before we head out into the garden.

Ellwood Volunteer Park and Walk Map 2026

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WHAT TO BRING?

• Long pants,

• Long sleeve shirt

• Hat

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes.

• Reusable water bottle to help us protect the environment as we stay hydrated.

• Gloves - if you have a pair - please bring those too. 
  If not, we will provide you with a pair.

This project will involve moderate exercise and we will be using rakes, shovels, hoes and wheelbarrows.   We will take breaks to stretch and to take in the beautiful ocean views.

Sign up for the event here on the Bucket Brigade’s website!

Location: Gather first in the Coronado meadow/bowl, before seeking an ideal spot in the Ellwood Grove.

Explore nature through sketching and observation in this engaging, hands-on journaling class. No experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.

This nature journaling gathering was originally scheduled for October 4th and was rescheduled to October 18th due to the heat wave.

For more info about our Nature Journaling programs, led by Wendy Kanter and Lori Clayton, please check out our Nature Journaling page.

We need volunteers at Ellwood THIS SAURDAY Saturday April 19. This is a fantastic opportunity for community members to contribute to the care and enhancement of Ellwood while enjoying a day of teamwork and civic pride. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to our community, your hands and hearts are welcome. No experience necessary. 

Thanks to our partner, Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade, who will be leading these volunteer days.