We’re excited to be leading the restoration of the Ellwood Marine Terminal site for public use. This involves removing the facility’s tanks, pipes, and associated buildings and screening trees to provide 360-degree ocean and mountain views. The restoration vision includes rebuilding the historic high point that was leveled when tanks were installed in 1929 and restoring a variety of native grasses, wetlands, scrub, woodland, and coastal dune habitats.
We will be hosting our first major planting event at the Ellwood Marine Terminal Restoration Site as part of our Second Saturday Volunteer Day. Join the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration for a hands-on opportunity to help restore this unique coastal landscape by planting native oaks and coastal sage scrub, exploring the site on a guided tour, and learning about ongoing restoration efforts and future plans. Whether you’re looking to get involved, learn more about local ecology, or simply spend a morning outdoors, this event is a great way to connect with the land and contribute to its recovery.
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (arrive by 9:00 AM if parking in the NCOS lot for the guided walk)
Location: Ellwood Marine Terminal Restoration Site, Goleta
Admission: Free (Please RSVP)
If walking, please meet directly at the site at 9:30 AM. If driving, park at the NCOS lot and arrive by 9:00 AM for a guided walk to the site. Please bring water and sun protection.
RSVP / Contact: ncos@ccber.ucsb.edu
Ellwood Marine Terminal location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YEvRpy1nfLEk4jY16
NCOS parking lot location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oMZJWhiFUSNfDNWQ6