Seed Collection at the San Marcos Foothills

We are excited to announce a Volunteer Seed Collection Day at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve and would like to invite you to attend. This event is a great opportunity to contribute to preserving local plant species and learn about the importance of seed collection for ecosystem restoration.

During the event, our knowledgeable staff and trained volunteers will guide you to collect seeds from various native plant species. The seeds will be used for future restoration projects in the preserve and other areas in need of ecological restoration.

This collaborative effort is to support our local environment, and we encourage everyone to participate. No prior experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. We will provide all the necessary tools and equipment, but we recommend bringing water, sunscreen, and a hat.

We look forward to seeing you at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve for this exciting and meaningful event.

Encompassing 301 acres the San Marcos Foothills Preserve offers extraordinary views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, Pacific Ocean, and the Channel Islands. The Foothills is the feeding ground for hawks, kestrels, kites, roadrunners, coyotes, bobcats, and hundreds of other animal species. It offers nesting locations for dozens of native bird species, and it provides connecting corridors for wildlife to Los Padres National Forest and Goleta Slough.