Adventure for Conservation

Conservation Field Day at the Santa Rita Ranch

Conservation event in San Luis Obispo County on August 16th

Meet us at Santa Rita Ranch 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. This is a collaboration with the Land Conservancy of SLO County.

Event Date:

Saturday, August 16th, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Event Location:

Santa Rita Ranch
3520 Old Creek Rd, Templeton, CA 93465

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a falcon tube vial of insects in clear liquid

A vial of insects collected during a conservation event.

Volunteer Event Schedule

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Start the day with a hot drink, light breakfast snack, and our volunteer 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.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Head into the field to explore the beautiful trails around Santa Rita Ranch, search for unique habitats, and collect insects!

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Celebrate your impact with a post-adventure gathering! Enjoy refreshments and social hour

Join us at Santa Rita Ranch with the Land Conservancy of SLO County!

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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.