Volunteer Events November 1st & 15th
Kristina Mccowin
Please join Naval Base Coronado Environmental for a Saturday afternoon event helping to protect endangered butterflies by promoting healthy habitat at one of our beautiful inland locations.
When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1000 to 1400
Where: Remote Training Site Warner Springs [34567 CA-79, Warner Spring, CA 92086]
What to bring: Food and water [some water will be provided, but best to bring your own as well]
What to wear: Hat, sunscreen, outdoor/hiking clothing, boots, chairs (optional)
What we’ll be doing: Quino Checkerspot Butterfly Habitat Enhancement
Invasive species are a major threat to local ecosystems, often outcompeting native plants and disrupting wildlife habitats. By removing these harmful plants and reintroducing native species, we aim to restore the ecological balance of the area, promote biodiversity, and improve pollinator habitat. In particular, we will restore habitat through removal of invasive plant species and planting container-grown native plants and wildflower seedings for the benefit of endangered Quino checkerspot butterflies (QCB) and other native pollinators. NBC’s Alex Whalen will provide an education brief describing QCB and their habitat requirements as well as how butterfly conservation helps to support the military mission.
Free parking and port-o-potties will be available. Tools, gloves, and other equipment will be provided, but if you have any favorite gardening implements, feel free to bring them.
You can find a link to project information here: https://www.neefusa.org/npld/remote-training-site-warner-springs/quino-checkerspot-butterfly-habitat-enhancement