Volunteer Opportunities 

Calling all volunteers interested in making a difference in the lives of plants, animals and people! There’s something for everyone; come once or as often as your schedule allows. For more information or to register as a volunteer call 562.570.1745. 

1ST 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, Sept. 5, Oct. 3 and Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-noon. 

3RD 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, Oct. 17 and Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at 5119 E. Colorado St., next to the Wetland & Marine Science Education Center on Appian Way. Note: Sept. 19 is California Coastal Cleanup Day at multiple locations.

4TH 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. Meet at the parking lot on the left just past El Dorado Frontier in Area III. Saturdays, Sept. 26, Oct. 24 and Nov. 28, 9-10 a.m

ADOPT-A-BEACH 
Get directly involved in protecting our coastline! Any individual, family, civic or nonprofit organization, business, etc. is eligible to join the Adopt-A-Beach program. We provide everything you need! Call El Dorado Nature Center at 562.570.1745 to make arrangements or for more information. 

2026 CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEANUP DAY
Join other passionate volunteers in Long Beach for this annual,statewide event. Cleanups will take place at multiple beach locations. For more information and group registration, call 562.570.1745. Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-noon.