Science and Conservation Volunteers

Dedicated to studying and conserving native plants, medicinal species, and food and agricultural plants, our Science & Conservation activities at SDBG have grown enormously over the past few years. Volunteers within this department will work closely with the Science & Conservation team to conduct environmental restoration, rare and native plant nursery propagation, seedbanking and herbarium voucher preparation, and field botany.

Environmental Restoration Volunteer

Functions:
Assist in the establishment and maintenance of environmental off-site restoration sites. Functions will include removal of invasive and other nonnative species using manual methods and hand tools, native seed collection from natural areas, installation of native plants using manual methods and hand tools, watering native plants, trash removal, sign installation, and interacting with school groups and other citizen groups.

Knowledge or Training Required:
Interest in San Diego’s native ecosystems and plant communities.

Competencies/Commitment:
Ability to frequently bend over, get up and down, and carry materials on uneven terrain.

Seedbank and Laboratory Volunteer

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Science and Conservation Nursery Volunteer

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Medicinal Plant Volunteer

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GIS and Mapping Volunteer

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