Wildlife & birds

Earth Discovery Institute

Habitat-restoration volunteering and community science, including bat conservation and monarch habitat projects.

  • Habitat restoration
  • Native plants
  • Conservation volunteering
  • Community science
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Earth Discovery Institute helps people care for the habitats that support San Diego wildlife. Its conservation work includes restoration, native planting and projects connected with bats and monarch butterflies. The volunteer program puts that work within reach of people who want to spend time outdoors and contribute to the landscape around them.

You can explore a recurring volunteer group or a single event. Tasks can include collecting seeds, weeding, planting, watering and cleaning up protected areas. The signup form distinguishes regular weekday work from weekend events and education support, making it easier to choose a realistic commitment. Expect habitat work; wildlife sightings are a possibility rather than the purpose of every shift.

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Sources & details Researched 2026-09-23

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