Camp Pollock

This open house has been cancelled due to lack of signups. If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please email arodrigues@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org or call/text 916-792-4368 for dates we will have a staff member on site. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website, and the size of types…

Help improve Camp Pollock! Join us at the 11 acre, former Boy Scout Camp, located on the American River just north of downtown Sacramento. Volunteers will team up with SVC staff to accomplish tasks including: painting, planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, fence building, mopping, outreach, native plant garden maintenance and more. This Tuesday we will be focusing on the native plant garden in the courtyard, and moving logs and brush from the caretaker area. Bring your own work gloves, mask,…

Help improve Camp Pollock! Join us at the 11 acre, former Boy Scout Camp, located on the American River just north of downtown Sacramento. Volunteers will team up with SVC staff to accomplish tasks including: painting, planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, fence building, mopping, outreach, native plant garden maintenance and more. This Wednesday we will be focusing on the native plant garden in the courtyard, and moving logs and brush from the caretaker area. Bring your own work gloves, mask,…

Camp Pollock will be closed to the public on Friday, November 13, due to construction related to the site improvement project. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Help improve Camp Pollock! Join us at the 11 acre, former Boy Scout Camp, located on the American River just north of downtown Sacramento. Volunteers will team up with SVC staff to accomplish tasks including: painting, planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, fence building, mopping, outreach, native plant garden maintenance and more. This Tuesday we will be focusing on the native plant garden in the courtyard, and cleaning up brush and logs near the caretaker area and future native plant nursery!…

Help improve Camp Pollock! Join us at the 11 acre, former Boy Scout Camp, located on the American River just north of downtown Sacramento. Volunteers will team up with SVC staff to accomplish tasks including: painting, planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, fence building, mopping, outreach, native plant garden maintenance and more. This Friday we will be focusing on the native plant garden in the courtyard, and cleaning up brush and logs near the caretaker area and future native plant nursery!…

No RSVP needed. We're OPEN! Bring your e-waste until 1pm today. Drive through Camp Pollock for free and touchless drop off of your electronic waste. Pop the trunk or open the door and we will unload for you! Every pound of eligible e-waste will raise money for the Camp Pollock Native Nursery.* Sacramento Valley Conservancy has partnered with Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps (SRCC) to collect E-waste and raise funds for the Camp Pollock Native Nursery. SRCC is a California State…

Help improve Camp Pollock! Join us at the 11 acre, former Boy Scout Camp, located on the American River just north of downtown Sacramento. Volunteers will team up with SVC staff to accomplish tasks including: painting, planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, fence building, mopping, outreach, native plant garden maintenance and more. This Tuesday we will be focusing on the native plant garden in the courtyard, and cleaning up brush and logs near the caretaker area and future native plant nursery!…

This is an on site training for new docents who attended the virtual orientation in March, or who have reviewed the slideshow and information since then. If you were unable to attend the docent orientation and would like help accessing the powerpoint to review, please let us know - camppollock@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org On April 17 from 10am-12pm, join Camp Pollock Site Manager Tim Fiock for a tour of the property and discussion on access logistics to prepare new docents for attending volunteer…

Camp Pollock has teamed up to be a host site for the City of Sacramento's Earth Day volunteer project. Come help clean up and beautify the historic 11-acre property on the Lower American River Parkway. Camp Pollock receives no public funding and relies heavily on volunteers and donations to keep this riverfront site open everyday. RSVP below, as well as on the Hands on Sacramento website to receive a free shirt. Contact Emily McGuire (EMcGuire@CityofSacramento.org) for more information. Key Logistics…

Welcome 2021 Camp Pollock Docents! We're ready to get to work. This is a docent-only service day where we may take on a variety of tasks including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/ maintenance, and more. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing…

Welcome 2021 Camp Pollock Docents! We're ready to get to work. This is a docent-only service day where we may take on a variety of tasks including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/ maintenance, and more. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing…

Welcome 2021 Camp Pollock Docents! We're ready to get to work. This is a docent-only service day where we may take on a variety of tasks including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/ maintenance, and more. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing…

Welcome 2021 Camp Pollock Docents! We're ready to get to work. This is a docent-only service day where we may take on a variety of tasks including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/ maintenance, and more. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing…

Welcome 2021 Camp Pollock Docents and those interested in joining our dedicated crew! We're ready to get to work. This service day will focus on maintaining the native plant gardens. Tasks will include raking, invasive species removal, trimming, inspecting irrigation lines and moving mulch piles. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

Welcome 2021 Camp Pollock Docents! We're ready to get to work. This is a docent-only service day where we may take on a variety of tasks including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/ maintenance, and more. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing…

Welcome 2021 Camp Pollock Docents! We're ready to get to work. This is a docent-only service day where we may take on a variety of tasks including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/ maintenance, and more. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dry plant debris, especially since courtyard garden maintenance often includes raking and blowing dry leaves. If you do not have a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. Bring your own…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dry plant debris, especially since courtyard garden maintenance often includes raking and blowing dry leaves. If you do not have a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. Bring your own…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dry plant debris, especially since courtyard garden maintenance often includes raking and blowing dry leaves. If you do not have a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. Bring your own…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dry plant debris, especially since courtyard garden maintenance often includes raking and blowing dry leaves. If you do not have a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. Bring your own…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dry plant debris, especially since courtyard garden maintenance often includes raking and blowing dry leaves. If you do not have a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. Bring your own…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. These first Saturday of the month service days are ideal for first time volunteers, students completing community service hours, or anyone willing to donate their Saturday morning to a good cause. The property manager will give an introduction to Camp Pollock and discuss projects for the day. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting,…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dry plant debris, especially since courtyard garden maintenance often includes raking and blowing dry leaves. If you do not have a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. Bring your own…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dry plant debris, especially since courtyard garden maintenance often includes raking and blowing dry leaves. If you do not have a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. Bring your own…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dry plant debris, especially since courtyard garden maintenance often includes raking and blowing dry leaves. If you do not have a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. Bring your own…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. These first Saturday of the month service days are ideal for first time volunteers, students completing community service hours, or anyone willing to donate their Saturday morning to a good cause. The property manager will give an introduction to Camp Pollock and discuss projects for the day. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting,…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dry plant debris, especially since courtyard garden maintenance often includes raking and blowing dry leaves. If you do not have a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. Bring your own…

*Due to wet conditions, this service day is cancelled. * Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dry plant debris, especially since courtyard garden maintenance often includes raking…

*CANCELLED due to wet conditions* New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance,…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dust and plant debris. HELPFUL REMINDERS: If you don't have a DocuSign term waiver on file, you will need to print and…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dust and plant debris. HELPFUL REMINDERS: If you don't have a DocuSign term waiver on file, you will need to print and…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dust and plant debris. HELPFUL REMINDERS: If you don't have a DocuSign term waiver on file, you will need to print and…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dust and plant debris. HELPFUL REMINDERS: If you don't have a DocuSign term waiver on file, you will need to print and…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW…

SEEKING NATIVE PLANT GARDEN MENTORS Your passion, knowledge and appreciation of native plants can make a BIG impact on student interns. Join the Sacramento Valley Conservancy and Center for Land Based Learning for a large native plant restoration project at Camp Pollock. Over an acre of land is ready to be replanted. We have the plants, mulch, interns and vision, but we are in need of knowledgeable native plant mentors. Join one or several of our scheduled planting days (Feb…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

Camp Pollock Docents' weekly Weeding Wednesdays are underway! Let's get to work. This is a docent-only service day focused on the native plant garden. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is highly recommended to help prevent breathing in dust and plant debris. HELPFUL REMINDERS: If you don't have a DocuSign term waiver on file, you will need to print and…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Thursday service days are best for returning volunteers interested in taking on more projects and learning about becoming docents, but everyone is welcome. Thursday tasks vary week to week depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

SEEKING NATIVE PLANT GARDEN MENTORS Your passion, knowledge and appreciation of native plants can make a BIG impact on student interns. Join the Sacramento Valley Conservancy for an introduction to our large native plant restoration project in partnership with the Center for Land Based Learning. This will not be a planting day with students, but instead an opportunity to become more familiar with the project, goals, and the new propagation yard at Camp Pollock. Don't worry, we'll be sure you…

This is a service day for UC Davis Environmental Policy students. If you are not a part of this program, please join us on another volunteer work day. This service day will focus on Camp Pollock's native plant garden and sign installations. Bring your own work gloves, mask, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and dress in layers. A comfortable well-fitting mask is required for our covid safety, but also helps prevent breathing…

SEEKING NATIVE PLANT GARDEN MENTORS Your passion, knowledge and appreciation of native plants can make a BIG impact on student interns. Join the Sacramento Valley Conservancy and Center for Land Based Learning for a large native plant restoration project at Camp Pollock. Over an acre of land is ready to be replanted. We have the plants, mulch, interns and vision, but we are in need of knowledgeable native plant mentors. Join one or several of our scheduled planting days (Feb…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

SEEKING NATIVE PLANT GARDEN MENTORS Your passion, knowledge and appreciation of native plants can make a BIG impact on student interns. Join the Sacramento Valley Conservancy and Center for Land Based Learning for a large native plant restoration project at Camp Pollock. Over an acre of land is ready to be replanted. We have the plants, mulch, interns and vision, but we are in need of knowledgeable native plant mentors. Join one or several of our scheduled planting days (Feb…

SEEKING NATIVE PLANT GARDEN MENTORS Your passion, knowledge and appreciation of native plants can make a BIG impact on student interns. Join the Sacramento Valley Conservancy and Center for Land Based Learning for a large native plant restoration project at Camp Pollock. Over an acre of land is ready to be replanted. We have the plants, mulch, interns and vision, but we are in need of knowledgeable native plant mentors. Join one or several of our scheduled planting days (Feb…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

SEEKING NATIVE PLANT GARDEN MENTORS Your passion, knowledge and appreciation of native plants can make a BIG impact on student interns. Join the Sacramento Valley Conservancy and Center for Land Based Learning for a large native plant restoration project at Camp Pollock. Over an acre of land is ready to be replanted. We have the plants, mulch, interns and vision, but we are in need of knowledgeable native plant mentors. Join one or several of our scheduled planting days (Feb…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

Celebrate 100 years at this special open house event. Camp Pollock has offered nature education and recreation along the American River for a century. Join us as we celebrate the grand re-opening on Saturday, June 11, and look forward to a hundred more years of fun. Nature education activities from friends at Sacramento Audubon Society, ASI Peak Adventures, Home Depot, Xerces Society, California State Library Foundation, Splash, Climbing Resource Advocates for Greater Sacramento (CRAGS), Effie Yeaw Nature Center, American River Parkway Foundation,…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

Camp Pollock will be closed to the public on Saturday, August 27, for a private event that has rented out all 11 acres. We apologize for the inconvenience. SVC's goal is to keep this special place accessible to everyone. A maximum of 5 "closed to the public" events per year are allowed, and 100% of rental fees get invested back into maintaining Camp Pollock for public enjoyment. Please consider visiting another local park this weekend, or head out to Deer…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

This is an attendance-optional unstructured meeting for those interested in submitting a proposal for the Camp Pollock River Observation Deck & Improved River Access Features Project. Site walk and Q&A with SVC staff. Request for Proposal – Project background, criteria and timeline (PDF) Completed proposals are due on or before October 28, 2022. Submit clarification of the specifications contained in this RFP by October 10, 2022.

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

If you are interested in renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge at Camp Pollock, need some extra time to plan for your upcoming reservation, or are simply curious and want to see the inside of the historic building, please join us. The lodge will be open and the reservations coordinator on site to answer questions. But please note, all reservations of the lodge and other areas of the property can only be made through our website. Learn more or book a…

Camp Pollock will be closed to the public on Saturday, October 29, for a private event that has rented out all 11 acres. We apologize for the inconvenience. SVC's goal is to keep this special place accessible to everyone. A maximum of 5 "closed to the public" events per year are allowed, and 100% of rental fees get invested back into maintaining Camp Pollock for public enjoyment. Please consider visiting another local park this weekend, or head out to Deer…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

Due to flooding on the access road into Camp Pollock, the property is closed and we will not be hosting service day on January 14. We may reschedule for later in the month to help clear debris from the storm. Otherwise, please register for our February 11 service day. New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new…

Join an amazing group of trained volunteers to help with docent-led activities and service projects at Deer Creek Hills Preserve. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn about the land and to share your knowledge with the public. What is included in the annual training – DCH Docent Orientation is held on the 3rd or 4th Saturday in January each year. It is required for all docents every year. Topics covered during orientation will include: Sacramento Valley Conservancy’s…

Vernal Pools – Kaleidoscopes of Life Guest Speaker: Carol Witham Kaleidoscopes were a favorite holiday gift for children many years ago. They displayed a quickly and constantly changing series of brilliantly colored patterns. The metaphor works for California's vernal pool landscapes. Carol Witham will help us to explore the short-lived, weird-looking, fascinating fauna that evolved millions of years ago, and dazzling swaths of tens of thousands of tiny flowers that change from week to week through a two- to- three…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

Join an amazing group of trained volunteers to help with docent-led activities and service projects at Camp Pollock. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn about the historic property, help maintain this special place, and to share your knowledge with the public. Our projects and events would not happen without fantastic volunteer support. Let us help you find a way to invest your time in nature on the beautiful lower American River Parkway. Topics covered during the orientation will…

Rising From the Ashes: Culturally Significant Plants and Fire Resilience at Bushy Lake Guest Speaker: Dr. Michelle Stevens Bushy Lake is located within the lower American River floodplain, Sacramento, CA, and is in the traditional territory of the Nissenan, Maidu and Miwok peoples. The Bushy Lake Eco-Cultural Restoration Project was initiated in 2015, incorporating culturally important plant species into project design. The Project goal is to establish a pilot Eco-cultural restoration project through re-inhabiting culturally significant plants and animals, and…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, but this workday will be focused on repotting (or "up-potting") our 800 plant babies in preparation for the Native Plant Nursery at Camp Pollock's spring sale. THINGS TO…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may including planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…

Gardening for pollinators and protecting pollinators in our communities Guest Speaker: Angela Laws Join Angela Laws from the Xerces society to talk about insect pollinators. We will cover the basic biology of insect pollinators. We will also talk about the conservation status of some of California’s insect pollinators, as well as the causes of population declines in these important animals. We’ll also talk about what we can do to support pollinators in our communities. Angela Laws is a biologist the…

Changes in local bird populations over 25 years (and it's not all depressing) Guest Speaker: Chris Conard If you've been birding for two decades or more, many things you took for granted about where and when certain birds were found have changed--some subtly and some quite profound. Chris began seriously birding and learning about local bird populations 25 years ago. That is a relatively short time, but long enough to notice significant changes, both in bird distribution and the habitat…

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock a little love. Monthly Saturday service days are great for new volunteers, students needing community service hours, or simply a rewarding way to start your weekend. Tasks vary depending on property needs, and may include planting, weed eradication, construction, cleaning, painting, digging, fence building, mopping, window washing, outreach, native plant propagation/maintenance, and more. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER: All…