Max Volunteers: 28

Join us for a volunteer workday event to help support ongoing habitat restoration on the nursery grounds and to care for native plant gardens. This is a hands-on opportunity to engage with the ecology of the Sierra Nevada foothills. You’ll work alongside a knowledgeable, local team dedicated to conservation and community stewardship. All ability levels are welcome. Intermountain staff will provide orientation and lead each group. Let’s come together and have some fun!

Work Group Details

*Choose your preference below

Oak Group

Volunteers in this group will move large nursery tables and stock, place stones for garden borders, and assist with invasive plant removal along a creekside. Plants will be removed by hand or with hand tools. We will establish a short access path to guide responsible movement and reduce erosion along Big Sandy.

Chaparral Group

This group will focus on grooming and tidying garden beds and pathways. Tasks include removing overgrown garden stock and oak saplings, planting native shrubs, collecting and removing debris using buckets, as well as hand-weeding and using light hand tools.

Poppy Group

For folks who prefer a slower pace or are looking for an accessible way to contribute. This group will help with lunch setup, water stations, dead-heading, and event logistics. Essential to keeping our gathering space clean, welcoming, and functional throughout the day.

* Target species include Brassica spp. (Mustaaaaaaaard!), Poa bulbosa (Bulbous Bluegrass), Vicia spp. (Vetch), Bromus spp. (Bromes)

Included:
Fresh lunch, grown locally and donated by
Kern Family Farm, The Gnarly Carrot, Kathleen’s Kitchen
Water stations and shade throughout the grounds
Optional nature walk with local plant experts (importance of taxonomy and how to ID key native and invasive species)
Early access to select nursery stock available for purchase during the event
Creek stage will be going with light tunes and limited merch available for purchase

What You’ll Need:
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves (we have extras)
Hats, sun protection
Snacks (if you have dietary limitations)

Come spend a spring day on the land! Soak in the green hills and fresh air along the creek.

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Safety & Waivers:

All participants must sign a liability waiver.
No prior training is required—staff will orient each group on-site.

* Complete agritourism opportunity details and parking instructions will be sent to you by e-mail after signing up.