Children's Forest Great Seeds Restoration
The Children’s Forest Great Seeds Restoration Program exists to restore remote and recreational 
sites that have been disturbed or denuded by fire, bark beetle infestation, erosion, and human impacts on our location mountains. The program was launched in 2005 and has quickly become a vital component of our ongoing restoration work.
The Children’s Forest Great Seeds Forest Restoration Program is designed to grow and plant native shrubs and trees for damaged sites at target locations.
Under the direction of Children’s Forest naturalists, US Forest Service Biologists and adult community mentors, youth volunteers and youth from the cities surrounding the San Bernardino National Forest are trained in a hands-on experiential environment to complete the necessary forest restoration on barren landscapes. This includes working at the greenhouse and tree nursery facilities, participating in native plant workshops, and working at project sites to learn the complex components of restoration including native plant identification, seed collecting and propagation, project monitoring, care and evaluation. 
Youth volunteers collect seed, propagate seeds, care for greenhouse facilities, plant trees, remove invasive weeds, monitor and care for restoration sites, and maintain trails and recreation sites - completing restoration work from start to finish.
Get Involved - Volunteer!
To get involved in the Children's Forest Great Seeds Restoration Program and volunteer at targeted sites on our local mountains,, contact Joe VanDelden, Restoration Manager at (909) 915-5331or jvandelden@nationalforestassociation.org
Projects can be scheduled year-round - Groups Encouraged!