Parks, Recreation and Marine

Volunteer Opportunities

Pre-registration is required (562) 570-1745.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of plants, animals, and people, you are warmly invited to participate in our volunteer opportunities. There’s something for everyone; come once or as often as your schedule allows.   

1^st Saturday Stewards
Help us maintain the beauty of the Nature Center by cleaning the stream, pulling weeds, clearing the trails or spreading mulch.  Wear sturdy shoes.  Rain cancels.

Saturdays, March 1, April 5, May 3, 10 A.M. – 12 P.M.

3^rd Saturday Wetland Warrior Cleanup
Only 5% of California’s once vast coastal wetlands remain today.  Join our Weekend Wetland Warrior team and help protect the critical habitat at Colorado Lagoon.  Two hours of time can save wildlife.  Wear sturdy shoes.  Rain cancels.   

Saturdays, March 15, May 17, 10 A.M. – 12 P.M.  Meet at 5119 E Colorado Street, next to the Wetland & Marine Science Education Center on Appian Way.

Note: April 19 is Earth Day Coastal Cleanup, east of the Belmont Pier.

4^th Saturday El Dorado Regional Park Cleanup
Join fellow park-lovers to clean up fishing line and other debris from our beautiful park and lakes.  An hour of your time can really make a difference!  Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and wear a hat and sunscreen.  All ages welcome. Children and youth under 18 must bring an adult. 

Saturdays, March 22, April 26, May 24, 9 -10 A.M. Meet at the parking lot on the left just past El Dorado Frontier in Area III.

Adopt-A-Beach
Get directly involved in protecting our coastline!  Any individual, family, civic or non-profit organization, business, etc. is eligible to join the Adopt–A–Beach program.  We provide everything you need!

Call El Dorado Nature Center at 1(562) 570-1745 to make arrangements or for more information.