Adventure for Conservation

Conservation Field Day in Los Padres National Forest with California Nature Art Museum

Conservation Event in Los Padres National Forest on August 17

Meet us at the California Nature Art Museum in Solvang to participate in community science. From the museum we will head out to the Los Padress National Forest. Together, we will collect insects, which will provide scientists with a better understanding of biodiversity in California, informing conservation efforts statewide.

Event Date:

Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 7:15 AM – 3:00 PM

Event Location:

California Nature Art Museum
1511-B Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463

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person in yellow vest in flowery meadow with insect net

Volunteer using a sweep net to collect insect samples. photo credit: Mike O’Hara

Volunteer Event Schedule

7:15 AM – 7:30 AM: Meet at California Nature Art Museum (we will provide coffee and light breakfast snacks).

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: How to take field samples training

You will learn:

  • How to properly collect and document biodiversity data.
  • Techniques for hiking and proper insect collection
  • How your data contributes to conservation efforts.

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Transport to Hike (we will try to carpool from the office if possible).

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Head into the field to explore the beautiful trails of the Los Padres National Forest, search for unique habitats, and collect insects!

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Celebrate your impact with a post-adventure gathering! Enjoy refreshments and social hour (we will provide light snacks and drinks)

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Transport back to California Nature Art Museum

Join us at California Nature Art Museum to sample in Los Padres National Forest!

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Adventure Scientists recruits, trains and manages volunteers to gather high-quality data at scale for scientific partners (NGOs, government agencies, researchers and more) who are focused on solving critical environmental challenges.