What we’re about
The Ventana Wilderness Alliance is comprised of people from all walks of life with a love of wilderness. We also love restoring and maintaining public access to public lands, Come join us to protect, preserve, and restore the wilderness qualities and biodiversity of the amazing public lands in the Big Sur backcountry. Please join our Meetup group today.
To learn more about VWA, become a volunteer and join or donate to the organization, go to:
ventanawild.org
Please follow us on facebook at:
facebook.com/ventanawild/
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https://www.instagram.com/ventanawildernessalliance/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Volunteer Day: Invasive Plant Removal - Rana Creek PreserveRana Creek Preserve, Carmel Valley, CA
The Ventana Wilderness Alliance is grateful for our friendship with the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County and The Wildlands Conservancy, co-managers of the beautiful Rana Creek preserve. We would love to see friends of the Ventana Wilderness Alliance join us at Rana Creek on Saturday, April 26 from 10 AM until 2 PM to help us thank them for their support the best way we know how: rolling up our sleeves and getting to work! please register on Meetup below and follow the instructions.
Do not show up at the entrance gate without RSVPing first!
Help remove the invasive French broom shrub - an aggressive invader that displaces native plants and increases wildfire risk. Each shrub removed makes a huge difference towards eradication.
- Come spend the day at beautiful Rana Creek Preserve with like minded people and help us with a meaningful cause! Please review the important details below.
- Meet at the West Gate by 9:45AM. Event is from 10am-2pm.
- Driving directions linked here. Google maps will also navigate you to the correct gate when searching "Rana Creek Preserve."
- Backcountry - no bathrooms available.
- Ages 15 and up. If under 18 you MUST come with a parent or guardian.
- Reservations required.
- Bring snacks and a lunch. Some bottled water and small snacks will be available.
- Wear personal protective equipment like closed-toed shoes, long pants, and sun protection.
- Bring gloves if you have some. If not we can provide a pair.
- Bring a weed wrench if you have one - we have limited tools.
About Us
The Wildlands Conservancy is a private, non-profit organization that operates more than 25 preserves along the west coast. Our mission is "To preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the earth and to provide programs so that children may know the wonder and joy of nature." To learn about the Conservancy's guiding principles, ways to get involved, upcoming events at various preserves, and inspire others to protect nature's beauty, visit our website at wildlandsconservancy.org.
