Revive Dive
Our mission is to preserve local marine ecosystems by removing underwater refuse while offering educational and community service opportunities to at-risk youth and adults looking for a second chance.
SLO Permaculture Guild
Permaculture in SLO County is a regional initiative to create regenerative and thriving social, environmental and economic systems in San Luis Obispo County, California. SLO Permaculture Guild is dedicated to holding space for community members to share knowledge, build support and co-create the solutions for an abundant future. Uniting our group are the three permaculture ethics: Care for the Earth, Care for People, Return of Surplus/Share the Wealth.
Friends of Camp Natoma
Our purpose at Camp Natoma is to build connected people through nature immersive and creativity-inspiring overnight camp experiences.
Initiative for Climate Leadership and Resilience at Cal Poly
Training students to become climate leaders by putting them to work on decarbonization and climate adaptation projects in our community.
SLO Beaver Brigade
Educate our County on the benefits of beavers in our watersheds: wildfire support, drought support, water recharge, carbon sink, biodiversity hot spots, ecological engineers.
Dunes Center
The Dunes Center promotes conservation and restoration of the Dunes ecosystem through education, research, and cooperative stewardship. This organization can maximize your visit with docent led walks and is a must see for anyone traveling the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes. There are a variety of educational opportunities in the Center.
San Luis Obispo County Food System Coalition
A collaborative network that brings together many sectors of the food system to support research, policy, and advocacy projects conducted by our work groups and partner organizations which strengthen the local food system.
Cal Poly Garden Club
Our mission is focused on practicing regenerative and sustainable farming while educating the community on permaculture, agroecology, and intersectional environmentalis.
The Gala Pride and Diversity Center
The Gala Pride and Diversity Center supports and empowers people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions in order to strengthen and unite our Central Coast community.
Los Osos Valley Garden Club
Our mission is to enhance and preserve our environment, promote a greater appreciation for plants and gardens in the community, civic beautification, environmental responsibility and the exchange of information and ideas.
Surfrider SLO
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network. The SLO County chapter formed in 1993 and actively protects nearly 100 miles of coastline from Point Sal to Ragged Point.
Women’s March SLO
We stand in solidarity to protect women’s rights, human rights, our safety, our health, and our planet, as we move toward a positive and just future. We are actively nonviolent in words and action, and recognize that there is no true peace, freedom, or inclusion without equity for all.
Small Wilderness Area Preservation
The Small Wilderness Area Preservation (S.W.A.P.) group preserves some of the most beautiful land in San Luis Obispo County. Founded in 1971, its mission is to preserve small but significant natural areas from urbanization. S.W.A.P’s biggest project is the preservation of the Elfin Forest in Los Osos, a 90 acre site with over 200 species of plant and over 100 species of wildlife.
Surfrider Cal Poly
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network.
SunWork
This organization installs rooftop solar PV systems for low-electricity-using homes and nonprofits. Since trained volunteers assist professional Project Leads during installations, systems are installed for about 1/3 lower cost while providing training and experience for those seeking green careers and for those who want to fight climate change one rooftop at a time.
Sprout Up
This group provides free, youth-led environmental education programs to 1st and 2nd grade classrooms in public schools throughout SLO County. Their college student-instructors teach children vital concepts in environmental science and sustainability during the earliest stages of educational development.
Slow Money SLO
This organization’s mission is to support the sustainable growth of small food and farm businesses which benefit the local food economy and the health of SLO County.
SLOPOST
SLOPOST is a charitable non-profit organization encouraging parks, open space, and trails in SLO County. We work to acquire, develop, and maintain multi-use trails by working with landowners, organizations, government, and the general public. We also work to educate users to maximize their enjoyment and safety on multi-use trails.
SLO Coastkeeper & EPI Center
This environmental watchdog is dedicated to enforcement of water quality, watershed, and marine protection in Central Coast Counties. Since 2002, EPI has consistently worked for environmental change taking the necessary action to protect the coast and waterways throughout the region.
SLO Climate Coalition
The SLO Climate Coalition is a grassroots organization for community members, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies who want to contribute their expertise, creativity, and passion towards creating a carbon neutral San Luis Obispo and protecting this beautiful place for future generations.