This article has been updated as a series of events.

Through November 23

Volunteers are needed help prepare, plant, and care for the trees and plants that will secure the future of the Goleta Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa. 1200 new eucalyptus, 800 native trees, and several thousand flowering shrubs and wetland plants will be planted.

Ellwood Mesa is one of the West’s most important winter sites for migrating monarch butterflies. In recent decades, drought and storms have damaged the forests where monarchs seek shelter, and their populations have declined. Join the City of Goleta as we undertake a nationally-significant conservation project to restore and improve the monarch butterfly habitat for generations to come.

When? Saturday mornings 8:15 a.m. to Noon from now through November 23. Meet at the gate to Ellwood at the end of Santa Barbara Shores Drive.

Tools will be provided, please bring the following:

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Reusable water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Snacks
• Gloves if you have them
• Whatever else you need for your comfort

Schedules are subject to change so please check dates and times and sign up here.