"Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer." – Unknown Author

Not just this fall season but all year round, we are full of gratitude for our amazing Nature Reserve volunteers and their contributions to help us to do more to connect people of all ages and backgrounds with nature.

Nature Reserve volunteers offer valuable time, special skills (leading interpretive programs, training others, carpentry, teaching children, and office work, to name a few), donations of equipment and financial contributions, assistance in trail maintenance and the removal of invasive species, and so much more. The list is endless, and we appreciate every effort.  

We are also grateful to the many volunteers, organizers, and sponsors that help us with events like the Annual Turkey Trot on the Ranch fundraiser where participants can take action to support The Nature Reserve and engage with the community. Thank you to all those that donate their time to make this event possible. We are fortunate to have such valuable partners and support in the community.

Want To Get Involved?
Register for one of our monthly Volunteer Orientation and Training sessions by visiting the Calendar on our website or contact Linda Bensadoun, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at lbensadoun@rmvreserve.org or at (949) 204-5394 for more information.

Join us for Rancho Mission Viejo’s 9th annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch featuring a 10K, 5K, and a Little Gobbler’s 1K that takes participants through the beautiful pathways and walkways of the community of Rancho Mission Viejo. 

Run, walk, volunteer, or donate to The Nature Reserve this Thanksgiving Day.  For more information, visit TurkeyTrotonTheRanch.com.