Mark your calendars! Global Conservation Force (GCF) is excited to participate in San Diego EarthFest 2025, a premier Earth Day celebration dedicated to sustainability, conservation, and environmental awareness. Event Details: Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 Time: 11 AM - 5 PM Location: Balboa Park, San Diego San Diego EarthFest is a FREE community event presented […]
Join Global Conservation Force (GCF), Zululand Conservation Trust, and Zululand Rhino Orphanage for an impactful evening dedicated to protecting and caring for orphaned baby rhinos. The surge in rhino poaching across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has left an alarming number of calves orphaned, requiring immediate emergency funding for their protection, medical care, feeding, and long-term rehabilitation. Additionally, funding is needed for rescue operations and the safe
Join GCF Founder & CEO Mike Veale and Karen Odendaal of Zululand Conservation Trust and Zululand Rhino Orphanage for an inspiring afternoon! Hear about our latest projects while enjoying delicious brews — Pretzels & Pints is generously donating 10% of sales during the event to support our mission! Casual, fun, and full of conservation spirit.
Virtual Field Updates with special celebrity guest Anthony Porter!
Tune in live on Facebook and Instagram to catch the latest conservation news from GCF, Zululand Conservation Trust, and Zululand Rhino Orphanage. Plus, we’ll be announcing some special invite-only opportunities you won’t want to miss!
Stop by our GCF merchandise booth, grab some gear, and show your support for wildlife conservation!
Join the Rhino Conservation Challenge! Rally your friends, raise funds, and support frontline rhino protection. This annual fundraiser powers anti-poaching, rhino rescue, and ranger training efforts. Top Prizes:
Grand Prize: A 7-day conservation safari in South Africa for two.
Second Place: A hands-on volunteer stay at Zululand Rhino Orphanage.
Make an impact. Win the adventure of a lifetime. Sign up. Fundraise. Save rhinos.
Karaoke night supporting Global Conservation Force at Hye Meadow Winery, Texas.
Pretzels & Pints, San Diego
Sunday, September 22nd, 2026
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free to Attend!
Celebrate World Rhino Day with Global Conservation Force at Pretzels & Pints in San Diego! This family-friendly event is free to attend, so grab your friends and come enjoy a day of community, conservation, and fun—all while supporting rhino protection efforts.
Stop by to visit the Global Conservation Force Booth! We will have a full merchandise booth with several new items coming directly from our project zones in Africa, Asia, and Latin America! Don’t miss this celebration of global flavors & culinary innovation, showcasing local chefs and vendors! A community celebration of global flavors and culinary […]
This closing celebration will recognize the incredible volunteers, participants, and sponsors who made San Diego Climate Week possible. It is also one more chance to take meaningful climate action: every guest will be invited to sign up for the Key Conservation platform, create a profile, and begin supporting frontline wildlife conservationists around the world. By connecting locally, we can extend our impact globally.
​The evening will feature:
​Interactive Conservation Tables – Learn, connect, and get inspired by the work of local partners including Global Conservation Force, San Diego Canyonlands, and Fjord Phyto who are advancing conservation and resilience right here in San Diego.
​Music + Community – A live DJ performance will keep the energy up as we celebrate the success of the week and look ahead to the movement we are building together.
​Climate Action Raffle – Win exciting prizes while supporting ongoing conservation work.
​This event is not only a celebration but also a call to action. Together, we’ll close Climate Week on a high note and step forward with renewed commitment to protecting ecosystems, building resilience, and accelerating climate action.
