The Advocates for Nisene Marks eagerly supports California State Parks to preserve, maintain, and expand this remarkable natural resource for the education, recreation, and inspiration of our broad Santa Cruz community and our visitors.

Help us restore balance to our lands. As a small organization, individual donors have the potential to make a big difference in the the range of projects that the Amah Mutsun Land Trust supports.

Bike Santa Cruz County promotes bicycling through advocacy, education, and community building. Our goal is for people of all ages and abilities to feel safe and comfortable using bikes for transportation and recreation.

Environmental education right outside the classroom door. They connect students with their environment.

We try to increase understanding and appreciation of California’s native plants to preserve them in their natural habitats through scientific activities, education, and conservation.

Their mission is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

Group members support land-use decisions that encourage compact development and affordable housing near jobs, an active transportation infrastructure that enables car-free travel, and initiatives to make streets and pathways safe for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Interested in solving climate change? You are welcome in Citizens’ Climate. We’re regular people from California who are working together to get climate laws passed. We believe that the only way to tackle climate change is together.

We are a group of people who’ve worked together for over ten years on climate issues. Now we’re a flash mob for the climate emergency! The Climate Alliance stands behind climate action that is fair, nature-based, local, resource-saving, and diverse.

The Coastal Watershed Council is transforming the lower San Lorenzo River into a community destination by inspiring people to explore, enhance, and protect this critical natural resource.

At Common Roots Farm, people with disabilities join with others to grow healthy food, beautiful flowers, and create friendships that sustain everyone.

Our mission is to sustain rural livelihoods and environments by integrating research, education, and trade innovations. Our vision is for a global economy where people, healthy food systems, and the environment come first.

Eat for the Earth makes it easier for people to eat more plants and fewer animal products to sustain all life on earth.

Earth Day Santa Cruz is an annual event bringing our community together to promote environmental stewardship, healthy living, and sustainability.

We believe every person counts and every action matters. So we’ve made it our mission to advance equitable community climate solutions through partnership, education, and action.

You’re invited to join with the thousands of Electric Vehicle Association members who empower individuals and communities to understand, experience, and advocate for the economic, environmental, and social benefits of electric cars, trucks, bikes, buses, and beyond.

One of California’s last great coastal wetlands, Elkhorn Slough and its watershed is a remarkable meeting place between land and sea. Rare habitats for endangered wildlife nestle up against farms, towns, ranchlands, and industries. It’s a place to explore, discover, fall in love with, and care for — generation after generation.

Esperanza Community Farms is a system-changing, sustainable community agriculture project focused on increasing food security and good health among families living in the Pajaro and Salinas Valleys, especially those from under-resourced communities.

We believe that we can transform personal and community health and improve our impact on earth by building and sustaining collaborative agricultural, ecological, and social systems. We believe that communities armed with knowledge and the skills of inquiry can transform food, farming, and natural systems for the better.

Sustaining ocean ecosystems and the people who depend on them by transforming global seafood supply chains.

We are the nonprofit partner to the County parks department, raising private support so everyone can access ​safe, vibrant parks, trails, and nature programs.

Grey Bears improves the health and well-being of seniors and our community through food and meal delivery, volunteerism, resource conservation and reuse.

By engaging the community in restoring native habitats we can create healthier, more resilient coastal ecosystems. To do this we develop nature-based solutions to ecological problems.

Be part of the change with the Homeless Garden Project! We are an established nonprofit organization providing job training, transitional employment, and support services to unhoused individuals in Santa Cruz. We also provide volunteer opportunities to people who want to give back to the community.

We protect land in Santa Cruz County to preserve the culture, economy, environment, and unique beauty of the area — for generations to come.

Join us in building solutions to the climate crisis that put working families and frontline communities first.

Volunteer at Life Lab! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, lend a helping hand, and meet fellow community members. Whether you're an experienced gardener or simply excited to support our mission of inspiring young ones through garden-based learning, there’s a task for everyone! Kids are also welcome to join. 

The Exploration Center at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary offers engaging interactive exhibits and programs focused on remarkable marine ecosystems, as well as information on how you can protect this special underwater place by responsibly enjoying its unique habitats and wildlife.

In Novasutras, we enact change through ecospiritual community. We reawaken our deepest connection with our living world to reclaim our joy, honor our pain, grow trusted relationships, and take meaningful action in service to all life.

We are a nonprofit organization that studies and protects imperiled ecosystems by engaging diverse communities through innovative scientific and artistic collaborations.

O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 by wetsuit innovator and surfer Jack O’Neill. OSO serves 4th- through 6th-grade and special education students on board the Team O’Neill Catamaran and in the classroom at the Jack O’Neill and Harry Hind Education Center. The program is free of charge and each class completes a Student Action Project to contribute to the flourishing of their home watershed.

Do you love local food and farms? Want to get to know your farmer better and explore our region’s vibrant working farms? On Open Farm Tours, you can meet the farmers and learn how farming methods work with nature to provide our communities with outstanding food and products. Touring farms is a fantastic outdoor activity to do together.

We identify “Hot Spots,” and coordinate clean-ups. We've kept thousands of yards of garbage from entering our waterways and oceans. Join Us!

We’re raising global sustainability on the most human level — by telling transformative stories. We inspire people, especially women and girls, to write their own life stories. We empower entire communities to build a healthier, more equitable and flourishing world for all.

Regeneración: We are turning the climate emergency into an opportunity to create a stronger, healthier Pajaro Valley community!

The Club unites those who have a common interest in wild birds, that they may better study and conserve them.
We also promote good fellowship among bird lovers and provide social activity for them.

With over 5,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, the MOD aims to transform childhood curiosity into lifelong learning through guided play and hands-on discovery. We're creating the next generation of problem-solvers, thinkers, and creators — one wonder filled experience at a time! 

Santa Cruz Climate Action Network (SCCAN) seeks to address the current climate change emergency, recognizing that failure to act quickly will have devastating effects on future generations of humans and other life forms.

Volunteering with County Parks is a great way to make a difference in your community, assist Parks staff in accomplishing a variety of projects, and meet new people!

Creating and maintaining world-class trails responsibly, sustainably, and collectively since 1997. Volunteer. Become a member. Take classes. Donate. We offer many ways to help make sure that Santa Cruz Mountains trails are the best they can be.

Connecting people to the wonders of nature for over 100 years: Become a volunteer and connect people with nature. The Volunteer Program at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is deeply rooted in our core value of building community around a shared curiosity for and appreciation of the natural environment.

Santa Cruz Permaculture nurtures a thriving, just, and sustainable world through courses, consulting, and farming. 

Our mission is to foster thriving and sustainable ecosystems in the Monterey Bay and surrounding habitats through equitable environmental action. You can find various ways to volunteer by exploring the Get Involved dropdown on our website, or our Events Calendar. 

We envision a world where surf ecosystems are valued and protected, and where surfing provides a vehicle for long-term coastal conservation.

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is dedicated to educating people about the role scientific research plays in the understanding and conservation of the world’s oceans. Through our breathtaking seaside learning center, we bring the adventures and explorations of ocean science to life.

The Santa Cruz Group of the Sierra Club’s Ventana Chapter works to protect and preserve the natural environment of Santa Cruz County through education, advocacy, and community action. They promote sustainable policies, defend local ecosystems, and engage residents in outdoor activities and environmental stewardship.

As your Surfrider Foundation Santa Cruz Chapter, we're dedicated to protecting our oceans, waves, and beaches. Now is the time to take action! Whether by volunteering, advocating, or donating, your support is key to preserving our beautiful Santa Cruz County coastline.

The Valley Women’s Club is dedicated to community action, awareness, and leadership in environmental, educational, social, and political concerns that affect the health and welfare of the San Lorenzo Valley and our community.

Waste Free Santa Cruz (WFSC) is community-based volunteer organization that supports and builds solutions to reduce waste in Santa Cruz County.

Watsonville’s Earth Day invites you to connect with local organizations showcasing how civic engagement and bold strategies are building greener and more resilient communities. Our goal for this year’s event is that attendees leave the event with knowledge and resources, so they become more resilient and proactive in preserving our environment. We also would like to share with participants the actions they can take to reduce their carbon footprint.

Watsonville Wetlands Watch education programs aim to increase environmental literacy in the Pájaro Valley and to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden relies on 100+ volunteers year-round to keep this place growing! By volunteering you become part of a community that directly supports the Arboretum’s overall mission to connect people with plants.

The Sustainability Office strives to foster a culture of diverse, equitable and inclusive sustainability at UCSC. We actively engage all campus community members through education, leadership development, and institutional change. We build interdisciplinary partnerships across departments to improve UCSC’s environmental performance, seeking to model the way for how large institutions can work collaboratively to solve some of the world’s biggest environmental and social justice challenges.