VOLUNTEER

Fallbrook is a census-designated place (CDP), meaning it's recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as a populated area but doesn't have its own municipal government. That means that services in Fallbrook come from nonprofits, committees and community service districts. Our community is responsible for caring for and growing our open spaces and preserves.

Volunteers are at the heart of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy’s mission. While FLC owns and protects thousands of acres of open space, it’s our dedicated volunteers who help keep these preserves healthy, beautiful, and safe for the community to enjoy.

Our volunteers:

  • Maintain trails by clearing brush, repairing erosion, and keeping paths safe for hikers.

  • Restore native habitat through planting, watering, and removing invasive species.

  • Monitor wildlife and vegetation, helping track the health of local ecosystems.

  • Clean up preserves and public access areas to keep them welcoming for visitors.

  • Serve as ambassadors, sharing conservation values with hikers, neighbors, and local schools.

A man wearing a blue shirt, jeans, and a black cap planting a small tree in a hole along the side of a road, with trees and houses in the background.
Two people, one kneeling and one standing, cutting a tree with a chainsaw outdoors next to a large leafy bush.
A woman and a boy planting a young tree into a pot outside on a sunny day.

  • This group meets on Wednesday mornings at a local preserve to restore, maintain and enhance the native plant species. This group is a great opportunity if you’re looking for some body movement for a good cause. There are different tasks for any skill level.

    To learn more about this team, click here.

  • Missing the green thumb? If you’re looking for more hiking and less gardening, our trails committee helps to restore the trails and habitats by picking up trash and keeping the pathways clear. The trail maintenance location changes as needed but the regular volunteer days are scheduled for the third Saturday of every month from 8:30 to 10:30. 

    To read more about how to help trail maintenance and pick up, click here.


  • This group is responsible for the blossoming reforesting around Fallbrook. They plan, plant and care for the trees in our community. By creating our own nursery, we’ve been able to grow and cultivate a supply of trees that have revegetated many of the FLC preserves. Perhaps a lesser known volunteer group here in town, the Save Our Forest group may be responsible for some of your favorite local trees.

    To learn more about this volunteer group, click here.


  • Fallbrook Land Conservancy plants the seeds of conservation in the next generation through the Save Our Forest Environmental Education Program. As part of our mission to engage the community, we partner with local public schools to foster awareness and stewardship of our preserves. 

    Save Our Forest presents an environmental education program in cooperation with the Fallbrook Unified and Vallecitos Elementary School Districts. Each year, seven schools in the district participate in the program, which is presented in two phases.

    To learn more about this program or to inquire about your homeschool organization, click here.

  • The Fallbrook Land Conservancy’s Wildlife Sculpture Garden is dedicated to featuring wildlife native to California. It presently has nine life size sculptures, ranging from a mountain lion to a covey of quail. FLC Volunteers generously give their time to do most of the renovation work on Tuesdays at 10 am.

    To learn more about volunteering with the Sculpture Garden crew, click here.

  • The FLC Dark Sky Committee is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of Fallbrook’s night skies by reducing light pollution and promoting responsible outdoor lighting practices.

    We are always looking for volunteers and community partners who share our passion for protecting Fallbrook’s night skies. Whether you’d like to help with outreach events, educational programs, or community lighting improvement projects, there are many ways to participate. If you are part of a local organization, school, or homeowners association (HOA) and would like our committee to give a presentation about the FLC’s Dark Sky Initiative and the importance of responsible outdoor lighting, we would love the opportunity to share what we’re doing and how your group can get involved.

     

    If you’d like to join our efforts or learn more about how you can get involved, please email us at:
    FLCDarkSkyCommittee@gmail.com

  • The FLC has several other volunteer Committees that support our operations, including Membership, Fundraising, Events,  and Acquisitions.  In addition, the FLC needs ambassadors in the community at events like Fallbrook Summer Nights, the Harvest Faire, and community meetings.  We also occasionally have office work that volunteers could complete.

    If you are interested in this kind of volunteer work please complete the form below.

From our active Board of Directors to community groups and local elementary students, we depend on volunteers to help us with habitat restoration, community outreach, fundraising, and education.  Volunteering is a fun way to learn more about native plants and animals while meeting like-minded people.

Join us for any of these recurring volunteer opportunities and sign up below for news of upcoming events.

Get involved.

Interested in getting involved—but not ready to commit just yet? Not sure where to start?

We’d love to hear from you! Filling out this form simply lets us know you’d like to learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Fallbrook Land Conservancy.

Whether you have an hour a month or a few days a year, there’s always a way to make a difference.