Volunteer with Canyonlands!

All are welcome.

Join Canyonlands’ Outreach and Restoration teams weekly to protect and revitalize San Diego’s urban canyons. Engage in meaningful work like reducing fire fuels, removing invasive plants, and nurturing native species. Help transform local landscapes into thriving wildflower meadows and resilient ecosystems!

While we host events at various locations, many of our weekly Saturday mornings take place along the City Heights Canyon Loop Trail, an ecological corridor and community treasure. Established in 2012, the trail connects diverse canyons, offering nearby nature for residents and supporting San Diego’s unique biodiversity. Your efforts help these spaces thrive for future generations!

Click the SIGNUP button below to view and register for upcoming events with San Diego Canyonlands in partnership with California Climate Action Corps. Keep an eye out for special events like guided hikes! See you in the canyons!

How to Videos: Ahead of signing up you can find walkthrough videos here for help in account creation, signing up groups and more. Questions about volunteer events ? Email volunteer@sdcanyonlands.org

additional Community partner events…

San Diego has many wonderful and dedicated groups committed to environmental restoration. Please see canyon-specific events listed here (note: these events are not staffed by Canyonlands team members.)

City of San Diego Ranger Events: Want to explore more of the San Diego River Watershed? Join City of San Diego Park Rangers for restoration events in Ruffin Canyon, or Navajo Canyon.

Friends of Marston Canyon: Join the Friends of Marston Canyon on the third Saturday morning of the month to protect our canyon environments. Contact marstoncanyonfriends@gmail.com to RSVP. Participants under 17 will need to have this waiver completed by the time of the event.

Each image tells a story of commitment, collaboration, and compassion, as individuals come together to enhance the health of our local canyons. These snapshots capture the diverse faces and actions of those who contribute their time and energy to preserve and protect our natural spaces. Thank you to our volunteers.