Adventure for Conservation

Conservation Field Day at Camp Pollock

Conservation event in Sacramento on August 24th

Meet us at Camp Pollock to participate in community science. 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 24th, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Event Location:

Camp Pollock, 1501 Northgate Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815

a falcon tube vial of insects in clear liquid

A vial of insects being collected during a conservation event.

Volunteer Event Schedule

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Start the day with some breakfast, learn about the project research, and how you’ll be involved!

We will go over:

  • How to properly collect and document biodiversity data
  • Which trails are permitted for sampling
  • Techniques for proper insect sampling
  • How your data contributes to conservation efforts

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Head into the field to collect insect samples in a guided group or your own small group.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Celebrate your impact and drop off samples.

Join us at Camp Pollock!

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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.