Join National Park Service and park partner staff at Rancho Sierra Vista to help maintain the site for National Public Lands Day 2026!

Calling all public land lovers! Join us on Saturday, September 26,2026 to observe National Public Lands Day (NPLD) and give back to your favorite local trails.

Coordinated by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), NPLD brings together thousands of volunteers—individuals, families, organizations, and agencies—to care for and celebrate America’s public lands through service and community events. This year's NPLD falls during a landmark year as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. What better way to mark the occasion than by giving back to the public lands we all share. This year's theme, Caring for Our Shared America, is an inspiring call to action for a milestone year.

Join the National Park Service and the Santa Monica Mountains Fund on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 8:30am-1pm at Rancho Sierra Vista to help tend to trails, plant native vegetation in fire-impacted areas, plant work at the native plant nursery, collect and clean seed, and tidy up high-visited areas. No experience required, all are welcome!

All volunteers who work for the entire duration of the event will receive a Fee-Free Pass which allows a single free entry into any federal public lands site, free lunch, and appreciation items!

Be prepared for the day:

Closed-toed shoes, sun protective layers, and a refillable water bottle are required at the event. Long pants, long sleeves, and a hat are strongly encouraged. We will supply tools, gloves, and training. Bring a chair or blanket with you to relax and join us or a free light lunch afterwards.

Directions:

The main entrance is at Via Goleta and Lynn Road, Newbury Park, CA, 91320

GPS Coordinates for Entrance (Via Goleta & Lynn Road): N 34.1569 W -118.9733

From the Ventura Fwy (101) to Lynn Rd exit. South on Lynn Rd 5.25 miles to Via Goleta. Park entrance is on the left.

Park in any of the parking lots and meet near the bathrooms at the main/visitor parking where the main trailhead is.

Questions? Email us at samo_volunteer@nps.gov