Volunteer at our plots
We welcome volunteers at all our plots. Find the plot you’re interested in and contact the plot leader.
ELYSIAN PARK / LA
Park along Park Dr. and walk along the Elysian Park trail towards the Marian Harlow Memorial Grove. The plots are spread out around multiple hillsides.
Volunteers meet the third Friday of every month 8-10am.
Contact:
Jenny Jones / jenny@terremoto.la
RIO DE LOS ANGELES / LA
From the park entrance (which is gated so check the hours) go towards the right towards the community center and restroom building. The plots are located behind the building to the right next to a picnic pavilion.
Volunteers meet weekly 9am for drop-in sessions. Email Luis to be added to the volunteer email list.
Contact: Luis Rincon / Luis.Rincon@parks.ca.gov
BALDWIN HILLS SCENIC OVERLOOK / LA
Park at the top of the overlook. Walk 5 minutes past the restrooms towards the amphitheater. The plot is past the stage to the left behind a hedge of goldenbush.
Community workdays every 3rd Saturday of the month.
Contact: Arely Mendia Perez amendiaperez@naturenexusinstitute.org
USC CAMPUS / LA
The plot is located along the service alley between Watt Hall and the Iovine & Young building.
Open to USC students.
Contact:
Alex Robinson / alexander.robinson@usc.edu
DEBS PARK / LA
From the Audubon Center walk to the parking lot entrance and up to the right along a dirt trail (right of the wider Walnut Forest Trail). The plot is 200’ up the path.
Volunteers meet first Fridays of every month.
Contact:
Evelyn Serrano / evelyn.serrano@audubon.org
CATALINA ISLAND / CHANNEL ISLANDS
The Wrigley Institute provides free transportation to and from the Wrigley Marine Science Center (WMSC) aboard the USC vessel Miss Christi, which departs from San Pedro daily.
Open to USC Students.
Contact:
Alex Robinson / alexander.robinson@usc.edu
Lauren Czarnecki / lauren.czarnecki@usc.edu
ELEPHANT HILL / LA
Lathrop St. is a dead end street with ample street parking. Walk up the path 20’ and the plot is directly in front of you.
Volunteers meet monthly
Contact:
Joey Farewell / jfarewell88@gmail.com
Will Hourigan / williamhourigan@gmail.com
Naomi Guevara / naomimaiguevara@gmail.com
SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN / DALY CITY
At the Crocker Gate Trailhead, walk 300’ along the paved asphalt path and the plot will be on your right. Community workdays are held quarterly and cohosted by San Bruno Mountainwatch and Test Plot.
More info about the Ulap Kollective here
Contact:
Ariel Cherbowsky / ariel@mountainwatch.org
STARR KING OPEN SPACE / SAN FRANCISCO
The Starr King plots are located in the “annex” space. Look for the sign that says “This is a land care project.”
Contact:
Story Wiggins / story@terremoto.la
BURN SCAR ELYSIAN / LA
Volunteers meet monthly
Contact:
Hannah Pae / hannah@terremoto.la
OHLONE HILLSIDE / BERKELEY
Address: 1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720
This west facing hillside can be accessed via the Lawrence Hall of Sciences. Check hours for openings.
Contact: Jen Toy / jen@testplot.info
RAINBOW CANYON / LA
The Southern California “box canyon” is situated in residential Mount Washington neighborhood. The entrance is off Ave 45 (near 310 W. Ave 45)
Contact:
Alex Robinson / alexander.robinson@usc.edu
Sam Kweskin / sam@samkweskin.com
ETHNOBOTANICAL PLOT / LA
Enter the LA River Center & Gardens and find the park tucked between San Fernando and Ave 26. The park is gated so check hours.
Contact:
Vanesa Alonzo / vanessa.alonzo@mrca.ca.gov
PUENTE HILLS / SOUTH EL MONTE
This plot is located across from the Shabarum Skyline trailhead into the Puente Hills landfill park.
Contact:
Rodrigo Rodarte / rodrigo@studio-mla.com
Jake Geitner / jake@studio-mla.com