Make-a-Difference Day 2026

Spend the day making a visible difference in one of Chico’s most beloved outdoor spaces! 🌳 In partnership with the City of Chico, volunteers will take on a hands-on restoration project in Bidwell Park focused on vegetation reduction and invasive species removal.

This is a great project for volunteers who don’t mind getting a little dirty and want to look back at the end of the day and see the impact of their work! 💚

What you’ll do:
🌿 Remove invasive plants and excess vegetation
🍂 Rake and clear plant material and debris
💪 Work alongside other volunteers on hands-on park restoration tasks
✨ Help improve and care for the natural areas of Bidwell Park

What to bring/wear:
👕 Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
👟 Closed-toe shoes are required
☀️ Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, or layers depending on the weather
💧 Bring a water bottle
🚌 Transportation to and from the project site will be provided

Accessibility note:
This project takes place outdoors and involves physical activity including standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, pulling, and raking. Volunteers may encounter uneven terrain, dirt, dust, vegetation, changing weather conditions, and ambient outdoor noise. This is a large-group project, and volunteers will be working alongside others throughout the project area.