About us
We are a group dedicated to the spirit of volunteerism in our beautiful San Luis Obispo County.
If you are a volunteer for an organization, we want to post your events here. If you do not have much time to donate in general, but you do have the desire, then help at these events! If there are fun things to do around the county, we will meet for those as well - don't hesitate to post a suggestion!
We have a shared passion... we can hike, experience a grunion run, go out for dinner, clean a beach, meet and shop for local vegetables at the Farmer's Market, go bird watching, and enjoy the natural ecological diversity of the Central Coast. As the organizer of this group, my dream is that you schedule hikes so other members can join you. Did you want a few people to join you at the Farmer's Market? Post it and ask!
All people with the desire to donate their time and energy to the environment and wildlife deserve to meet, hang out, and do what they are passionate about doing: helping the environment and all those living in it.
Here are some wonderful volunteer groups you may consider joining:
* pacificwildlifecare.org – If you find an injured or orphaned animal, call (805) 543-WILD (543-9453). The mission of Pacific Wildlife Care (PWC) is "to rehabilitate and return to the wild, injured and orphaned wildlife, and to educate our community to value and respect wildlife and the environment we share with them."
* marinemammalcenter.org - If you find an injured or orphaned marine mammal or sea turtle, call (805) 771-8300 or (415) 289-SEAL.
* morrocoastaudubon.org - If you are interested in birding and the environment, check out MCAS.
* elfin-forest.org - Join SWAP (Small Wilderness Area Protection) to help keep the Elfin Forest magical.
* lcslo.org - The Land Conservancy of SLO does amazing work, check out their work at the Pismo Preserve.
* cccmb.org - The mission of Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers (CCCMB) is to expand the network of sustainable and enjoyable trails in SLO County and to maintain the trails currently in use. Since 1987, we have worked with California State Parks, the National Forest Service, San Luis Obispo City, and San Luis Obispo County in designing and building new trails and maintaining existing ones.
**There is information about other volunteer agencies in our message board and files. If you have anything you'd like to share, please go ahead and post the message or send over the file!
***How to post a suggested event -- click on the SUGGEST A NEW MEETUP link. You will need a date, time, and place for it to become official. Once 3 people say "yes" to attending, it will be announced to the group. If the event does not fit within the bounds of this group's purpose, it will be deleted.
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As of November 2021, this group is sponsored (monthly dues paid) by JoyDiscovers.com. <-- This is my new side hustle and I would love your feedback on how I can improve it.
Upcoming events
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CCSPA Presents: Adventures with Nature: Guided Hike at Los Osos Oaks
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve, Los Osos Valley Road and Palomino Drive, Los Osos, CA, USCCSPA Presents: Adventures with Nature: Guided Hike at Los Osos Oaks
https://centralcoastparks.org/awn/Friday, May 15th, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Step into a thriving community at the Los Osos Oaks State Natural Preserve.
Join State Park Interpreter Bre for a guided 1-mile walk on Friday, May 15, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and discover how coast live oaks are far more than just trees—they’re the foundation of an entire ecosystem. From lichens and insects, to birds, plants and mammals, these oaks support a rich network of life, each species playing a role in a thriving natural community. Along the way, we’ll explore how these relationships work, why they matter, and how this unique habitat continues to flourish along California’s coast.Meeting site: Meet at the parking lot for Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve.
Materials: Wear comfortable shoes and long pants, as poison oak is an important species of the community.
Rain will cancel this program.# Adventures with Nature
Adventures with Nature Programs are guided walks and talks facilitated by California State Park Staff and Volunteers. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. These fun, free programs are exploratory in nature, revolving around cultural and natural resources in the coastal California State Parks in San Luis Obispo County. No dogs, please. Rain and/or inclement weather will cancel all outdoor events. For a full list of upcoming events, please check our event calendar.
1 attendee
County of SLO presents: Spring Volunteer Event with the Public Works Department
Location not specified yetYou must sign up with SLO county to volunteer: Sign up with the county here
They write:
"The San Luis Obispo Flood Control and Water Conservation District invite you to participate in a Flood Zone 1/1A volunteer outreach event, in partnership with CivicSpark, on Saturday May 16th from 9:00am - 12:00pm.This event will be the perfect opportunity for residents to come out and learn more about the County's Arroyo Grande and Los Berros Creek flood protection maintenance activities, our local natural environment and protected species within our creeks & channels and connect our community through watershed goals and rainstorm preparedness.
This event is open for all ages, so please join our volunteer workday caring to our native plants out at the creek by signing up for the event utilizing the QR code on the flier.
We hope to meet you out on the levee. Enjoy soaking up the sun while giving back to our community one plant at a time!"
Sign up at the link above to find out location and agenda details.
2 attendees
CCSPA Presents: AWN: Rookery Refresh: Trash Clean Up in Hearst San Simeon
Elephant Seal Vista Point, Highway 1, San Simeon, ca, USCCSPA Presents: Adventures with Nature: Rookery Refresh: Trash Clean Up in Hearst San Simeon
https://centralcoastparks.org/awn/Wednesday, June 10th, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Help keep the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery clean and healthy for both wildlife and visitors! Together, we will pick up trash along the rookery boardwalk and parking lot to help protect wildlife like elephant seals and squirrels and keep the rookery beautiful for visitors.
Meet us at the large interpretive sign on the south end of the parking lot at the main elephant seal viewing area on Wednesday, June 10, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am to join in on the fun. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. The rookery is ADA accessible and parking is free.
Thank you for helping to care for our shared public lands!Meeting site: Meet us at the large interpretive sign on the south end of the parking lot at the main elephant seal viewing area.
# Adventures with Nature
Adventures with Nature Programs are guided walks and talks facilitated by California State Park Staff and Volunteers. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. These fun, free programs are exploratory in nature, revolving around cultural and natural resources in the coastal California State Parks in San Luis Obispo County. No dogs, please. Rain and/or inclement weather will cancel all outdoor events. For a full list of upcoming events, please check our event calendar.
1 attendee
Past events
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