VOLUNTEER

There are many ways you can volunteer with Grassroots Ecology! We offer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, everyone is welcome. Scroll down to learn more about the types of volunteer events we offer and what is involved. For all events, prior registration is required. 

If you would like us to approve community service hours, please review our volunteer hours verification policy.

For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us at volunteer@grassrootsecology.org.

 

Community Workdays

Visit our events calendar for volunteer workdays that are open to the public. Spaces can fill up quickly so make sure to register. 

 

Private Group Events

We offer private events for schools, community organizations, and corporations. Click on our group request form for more information. 

 
 
 

Field Trips

Looking for a school field trip? Please complete the group request form or contact volunteer@grassrootsecology.org. 

 

Youth Stewards

We offer a cost-free Youth Stewards program for middle and high school students  in summer and winter. Available at multiple park sites!

 

Volunteer Activities by Season

 
 

September-November

Many plants in our ecosystems are dormant and may appear dead at this time — or may not appear at all. We maintain our restoration areas to prepare for their regrowth and the upcoming planting season.

  • Pruning

  • Mulching

  • Sheet mulching

  • Weeding

  • Bucket watering

  • Litter removal

  • Other maintenance tasks 

  • Seed collecting

November-February

While these cooler and (hopefully) wetter months are the only time we install native plants, we are also busy with various maintenance tasks.

  • Planting

  • Weeding

  • Mulching

  • Bucket watering

  • Litter removal

  • Other maintenance tasks 

  • Willow staking

 

February-May

We're busiest when it's greenest! We're working hard to reduce the number of weeds before they can set seed next year.

  • Weeding

  • Bucket watering

  • Did we mention weeding?

  • Mulching

  • Litter removal

  • Other maintenance tasks 

May-September

During warm summer months, volunteers play a crucial role in watering young native plants, removing weeds, and maintaining planting areas.

  • Sheet mulching

  • Mulching

  • Weeding

  • Bucket watering

  • Litter removal

  • Other maintenance tasks 

  • Seed collecting

  • Stake painting

  • Gopher cage construction

 

If you still have more questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us at volunteer@grassrootsecology.org.