Elings Park Transformation Project | Volunteer Opportunities

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s restoration project at Elings Park concentrates California-native plants on a one-acre site and compares the abundance, diversity, and composition of plant and animal life before and after the transformation.

The Landscape Transformation Project is seeking volunteers to help clear weeds, monitor plant health, and more. Volunteers will get their hands dirty to plant native seedlings and create a healthy and nutrient-rich environment for surrounding organisms. In addition to volunteering, you can also come with us on our monthly Nature Walks at Elings Park.

Join us in 2024 & 2025!

The upcoming dates and shift options are listed below. Please note you can volunteer for either shift or for the duration of the timeframe. To become a new Garden volunteer please see the next section. If you are currently a Garden volunteer, you can use the links at the bottom of this page to register for our upcoming Elings volunteer opportunities.

• December 19, 2024 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR 1-3 p.m.
• January 11, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR 1-3 p.m.
• January 16, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR 1-3 p.m.
• February 8, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR 1-3 p.m.

Ready to become a volunteer?

We’re excited to have you join our Elings Park work parties. Becoming a Garden volunteer is easy! Click on the link below and fill out our general contact form to get in touch with our Volunteer Manager. Once we receive it, we’ll be in touch with all the details you need to get started.

Already a Garden volunteer?

If you’re already an active volunteer, you can use these links to sign up directly for our upcoming dates and times.

December 19 | AM shift | PM shift

January 11 | AM shift | PM shift

January 16 | AM shift | PM shift

February 8 | AM shift | PM Shift