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1. Pick an event from the calendar below.
2. If it is a River Park Foundation event, just show up (unless it says RSVP's required or you are with a group of 10 or more. In that case, please contact us.) For Coalition Partner events, please contact those organizations directly with any questions or to RSVP.
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2013 Volunteer Events
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May 2013 Volunteer Events
San Diego River Park Foundation
For More Info Call 619.297.7380 or Email us
or Sign Up For Monthly Email Reminders
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:
Park Watch Mission Valley and Santee
Click Here for more info
Volunteer Leadership Team
Click Here for more details
Tree Care Team
Click Here for more info
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Sunday 05/26/13 8am-10am San Diego River Garden
Help us care for Mission Valley's premier native and water-wise public garden. The perfect event for groups and families. All tools provided. Activities consist of weeding, watering, trail maintenance and other easy gardening projects. Community service hours can be verified for those that require them. RSVP's required. Call 619-297-7380 or email us.
Click here for directions and more info.
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May 2013 River Coalition Partner and Other Events
(Please contact these organizations directly for age requirements, additional information and to RSVP)
05/25/13 1:30-4:30 Friends of Navajo Canyon Restoration Event
Every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday -- Lakeside's River Park Volunteer Opportunities
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June 2013 Volunteer Events
San Diego River Park Foundation
For More Info Call 619.297.7380 or Email us
or Sign Up For Monthly Email Reminders
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:
Park Watch in Santee
Click Here for more info
Volunteer Leadership Team- Next Orientation is this month 6/15/13
Click Here for more details
Tree Care Team
Click Here for more info
River Rescue
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Click Here for more info
Saturday 06/01/13 9am-11am Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden
Join the friends as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Dress in gardening clothes. Closed shoes required. Call 619.297.7380 or email us
Location map
Saturday 06/08/13 9am-Noon CLEAN and GREEN TEAM EVENT Mission Valley Preserve North
Join the team to help create a healthy river and community in Mission Valley's only dedicated open space nature preserve.
Volunteers will meet near the YMCA at 5505 Friars Road, 92110.
Parking is available in the SDPD Western Division parking lot.
Call 619.2973.7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org
Click Here for directions
Sunday 06/09/13 8am-10am San Diego River Garden
Help us care for Mission Valley's premier native and water-wise public garden. The perfect event for groups and families. All tools provided. Activities consist of weeding, watering, trail maintenance and other easy gardening projects. Community service hours can be verified for those that require them. RSVP's required. Call 619-297-7380 or email us.
Click here for directions and more info.
Saturday 06/15/13 9am-Noon Going Native!
Details coming soon!
Saturday 06/15/13 9am-11am Friends of Santee's River Park Native Plant Garden Work Party
Volunteers needed to help care for Santee's premier native plant garden at the historic Edgemoor Polo Barn and Museum.
Activities to consist of easy gardening projects including native plant rescue, watering and general maintenance. All tools provided.
Light rain does not cancel. Be sure to dress in clothes that can get a little dirty, closed shoes required. Hat and sunscreen recommended.
For more info call 619.297.7380 or email us
Sunday 06/16/13 9am-11am Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden
Join the friends as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Dress in gardening clothes. Closed shoes required. Call 619.297.7380 or email us
Location map.
Friday 06/21/13 3pm-4:30pm San Diego River Coalition Regular Meeting
This is the group of organizations working together on river-related issues. The public is always invited to attend! Meetings are held at the Mission Valley Library. Details and Agenda
Friday 06/21/13 & Sunday 06/23/13 RiverWatch Water Quality Monitoring
Join the team for our monthly science-based program to keep tabs on the health of the river. No experience necessary. Please note that RiverWatch CANNOT verify court ordered or school required volunteer service.
To sign up or for more info call 619.297.7380 or email
Sunday 06/23/13 8am-10am San Diego River Garden
Help us care for Mission Valley's premier native and water-wise public garden. The perfect event for groups and families. All tools provided. Activities consist of weeding, watering, trail maintenance and other easy gardening projects. Community service hours can be verified for those that require them. RSVP's required. Call 619-297-7380 or email us.
Click here for directions and more info.
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June 2013 River Coalition Partner and Other Events
(Please contact these organizations directly for age requirements, additional information and to RSVP)
06/01/13 9am-Noon -Friends of Ruffin Canyon Restoration Event At Taft School Location
Different dates each month Friends of the Mission Valley Preserve
Wildlife preserve restoration and enhancement projects at the 51-acre Mission Valley Preserve. All tools and supplies provided. Groups welcomed. For more info Email Ben
06/01/13 1:30pm-3:30pm-University Heights Point Restoration
Different Dates each Month San Diego Audubon Society Habitat Restoration Projects
Call (858) 273-7800 for more info
06/08/13 9am-Noon Friends of Buchanan Canyon Restoration Event
Volunteers are needed to help us continue the efforts to restore this wonderful open space area.
Info
06/08/13 9am-Noon Friends of Dog Beach Cleanup Event
06/08/13 8am-11am Friends of Tierrasanta Canyon Restoration Projects
06/08/13 1pm-3pm Old Town State Park Native Plant Garden Work Party
More Info
06/09/13 1pm-2pm Presidio Park Tour
Free, Ranger led tour of the historic and beautiful Presidio park.
Info
06/22/13 1pm Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk
Info
06/22/13 1:30-4:30 Friends of Navajo Canyon Restoration Event
Every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday -- Lakeside's River Park Volunteer Opportunities
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July 2013 Volunteer Events
San Diego River Park Foundation
For More Info Call 619.297.7380 or Email us
or Sign Up For Monthly Email Reminders
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:
Park Watch Santee
Click Here for more info
Volunteer Leadership Team- Next Orientation on 9/25/13
Click Here for more details
Tree Care Team
Click Here for more info
River Rescue
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Click Here for more info
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Saturday 07/06/13 9am-11 am Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden
Join the friends as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Dress in gardening clothes. Closed shoes required. Call 619.297.7380 or email us
Location map
Saturday 07/13/13 9am-Noon CLEAN and GREEN TEAM EVENT
. Location and details to be posted soon!
Call 619.2973.7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org
Sunday 07/14/13 8am-10am San Diego River Garden
Help us care for Mission Valley's premier native and water-wise public garden. The perfect event for groups and families. All tools provided. Activities consist of weeding, watering, trail maintenance and other easy gardening projects. Community service hours can be verified for those that require them. RSVP's required. Call 619-297-7380 or email us.
Click here for directions and more info.
Saturday 07/20/13 9am-Noon Going Native!
Details coming soon!
Sunday 07/21/13 9am-11am Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden
Join the friends as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Dress in gardening clothes. Closed shoes required. Call 619.297.7380 or email us
Location map.
Friday 07/19/13 3pm-4:30pm San Diego River Coalition Regular Meeting
This is the group of organizations working together on river-related issues. The public is always invited to attend! Meetings are held at the Mission Valley Library. Details and Agenda
Friday 07/19/13 & Sunday 07/21/13 RiverWatch Water Quality Monitoring
Join the team for our monthly science-based program to keep tabs on the health of the river. No experience necessary. Please note that RiverWatch CANNOT verify court ordered or school required volunteer service.
To sign up or for more info call 619.297.7380 or email
Saturday 07/27/13 9am-Noon Friends of the River Mouth Habitat Restoration
Join us for a morning at the beach helping to preserve one of California's last remaining coastal dune and wetland habitats. Guided nature walk included. All tools provided, community service hours can be verified. All ages welcomed. To RSVP or for more info, call 619.297.7380 or email us
Sunday 07/28/13 8am-10am San Diego River Garden
Help us care for Mission Valley's premier native and water-wise public garden. The perfect event for groups and families. All tools provided. Activities consist of weeding, watering, trail maintenance and other easy gardening projects. Community service hours can be verified for those that require them. RSVP's required. Call 619-297-7380 or email us.
Click here for directions and more info.
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July 2013 River Coalition Partner and Other Events
(Please contact these organizations directly for age requirements, additional information and to RSVP)
07/06/13 9am-Noon -Friends of Ruffin Canyon Restoration Event At the Shaun Avenue Location
Different dates each month Friends of the Mission Valley Preserve
Wildlife preserve restoration and enhancement projects at the 51-acre Mission Valley Preserve. All tools and supplies provided. Groups welcomed. For more info Email Ben
07/06/13 1:30pm-3:30pm-University Heights Point Restoration
07/06/13 1pm-3pm Old Town State Park Native Plant Garden Work Party
More Info
07/13/13 9am-Noon Famosa Slough Restoration Work Party
07/13/13 9am-Noon Friends of Dog Beach Cleanup Event
07/13/13 8am-11am --Friends of Tierrasanta Canyon Restoration Projects
07/13/13 9:30am-12:30pm San Diego Audubon Society Habitat Restoration at South Shores, Mission Bay
07/14/13 1pm-2pm Presidio Park Tour
Free, Ranger led tour of the historic and beautiful Presidio park.
Info
07/20/13 1pm Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk
Info
07/20/13 9am-Noon Friends of Buchanan Canyon Restoration Event
Volunteers are needed to help us continue the efforts to restore this wonderful open space area.
Info
07/27/13 1:30-4:30 Friends of Navajo Canyon Restoration Event
Every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday -- Lakeside's River Park Volunteer Opportunities
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August 2013 Volunteer Events
San Diego River Park Foundation
For More Info Call 619.297.7380 or Email us
or Sign Up For Monthly Email Reminders
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:
Park Watch in Santee
Click Here for more info
Volunteer Leadership Team- Next Orientation 9/25/13
Click Here for more details
Tree Care Team
Click Here for more info
River Rescue
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Click Here for more info
Saturday 08/03/13 9am-11am Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden
Join the friends as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Dress in gardening clothes. Closed shoes required. Call 619.297.7380 or email us
Location map
Sunday 08/11/13 8am-10am San Diego River Garden
Help us care for Mission Valley's premier native and water-wise public garden. The perfect event for groups and families. All tools provided. Activities consist of weeding, watering, trail maintenance and other easy gardening projects. Community service hours can be verified for those that require them. RSVP's required. Call 619-297-7380 or email us.
Click here for directions and more info.
Saturday 08/17/13 9am-Noon Going Native!
Details coming soon!
Friday 08/16/13 3pm-4:30pm San Diego River Coalition Regular Meeting
This is the group of organizations working together on river-related issues. The public is always invited to attend! Meetings are held at the Mission Valley Library. Details and Agenda
Friday 08/16/13 & Sunday 08/18/13 RiverWatch Water Quality Monitoring
Join the team for our monthly science-based program to keep tabs on the health of the river. No experience necessary. Please note that RiverWatch CANNOT verify court ordered or school required volunteer service.
To sign up or for more info call 619.297.7380 or email
Sunday 08/18/13 9am-11am Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden
Join the friends as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Dress in gardening clothes. Closed shoes required. Call 619.297.7380 or email us
Location map.
Sunday 08/25/13 8am-10am San Diego River Garden
Help us care for Mission Valley's premier native and water-wise public garden. The perfect event for groups and families. All tools provided. Activities consist of weeding, watering, trail maintenance and other easy gardening projects. Community service hours can be verified for those that require them. RSVP's required. Call 619-297-7380 or email us.
Click here for directions and more info.
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August 2013 River Coalition Partner and Other Events
(Please contact these organizations directly for age requirements, additional information and to RSVP)
08/03/13 9am-Noon -Friends of Ruffin Canyon Restoration Event At Taft School Location
Different dates each month Friends of the Mission Valley Preserve
Wildlife preserve restoration and enhancement projects at the 51-acre Mission Valley Preserve. All tools and supplies provided. Groups welcomed. For more info Email Ben
08/03/13 1:30pm-3:30pm-University Heights Point Restoration
Different Dates each Month San Diego Audubon Society Habitat Restoration Projects
Call (858) 273-7800 for more info
08/10/13 9am-Noon Friends of Buchanan Canyon Restoration Event
Volunteers are needed to help us continue the efforts to restore this wonderful open space area.
Info
08/10/13 9am-Noon Friends of Dog Beach Cleanup Event
08/10/13 8am-11am Friends of Tierrasanta Canyon Restoration Projects
08/10/13 1pm-3pm Old Town State Park Native Plant Garden Work Party
More Info
08/11/13 1pm-2pm Presidio Park Tour
Free, Ranger led tour of the historic and beautiful Presidio park.
Info
08/24/13 1pm Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk
Info
08/24/13 1:30-4:30 Friends of Navajo Canyon Restoration Event
Every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday -- Lakeside's River Park Volunteer Opportunities
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Information for Regular Events
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Addresses the areas in greatest need for stewardship and TLC as they come up. Clean and Green Team as needed events are planned periodically throughout the year and used to address sites that may be identified at a later date, provide room for rescheduling canceled events or for areas in greatest need. They allow flexibility in the schedule while also making sure that the most important work that needs to be done is accomplished. As needed events are truly that, going to the area in greatest need. They are vital to make sure we can accomplish our goal of removing all trash within 1 year of documentation.
River Romps are occasional River Park Foundation Members only special events. Each month we hold a variety of activities, from social gatherings, guided hikes and other fun "Romps" to show our appreciation and get to know the wonderful people that support our organization as annual donors. Become a member and join us for our next event.
Volunteer Leadership Team Orientations
Join the team and multiply your impact as a volunteer by helping us guide groups of volunteers in creating a better future for the San Diego River. We need your people skills and experience to help guide the community in fun and meaningful projects such as community cleanups, habitat restoration, trail building and advocacy as well as special park building and river art projects. No experience needed. We will provide training and support. email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org or call 619.297.7380 to RSVP and to get directions to the orientation site.
The 2013 orientation is schedule is:
Saturday 2/9/13 10am-11:30am
Thursday 4/4/13 6pm-7:30pm
Saturday 6/15/13 10am-11:30am
Wednesday 9/25/13 6pm-7:30pm
Saturday 11/2/13 10am-11:30pm
River Rescue Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday Morning (Various locations along the river)
Join our mid week River Rescuers to attack smaller trash and dumping sites along the river. Help create a healthier environment and community along the river. All tools and supplies provided.
For our next mission, email us or call 619.297.7380
Please note that River Rescue CANNOT verify court ordered or school required volunteer service.
Every 3rd Saturday starting at 9am join us for the San Diego River Park Foundation's free, informative monthly series to explore the incredible and unique biodiversity of the San Diego River and our region. Explore different topics each month from guided native plant walks and garden tours, birding walks, how-to's and more. Call 619.297.7380 or email Jim to RSVP or for more info.
Volunteer Park Watch members assist staff in protecting and preserving the flora and fauna of the San Diego River, reporting vandalism, providing information and assistance to park & trail users, and ensuring that all visitors are able to enjoy the natural beauty of the San Diego River Park and Trail System by providing a visible presence, reporting and educating. Patrols may be done by foot, mountain bike or golf cart. -Minimum 6 hours per month commitment. Opportunities open for the Mission Valley Preserve and Mast Park in Santee.
Training and support provided. For more info or to register for Park Watch training call us at 619.297.7380 or email us
Mission Valley Community Outreach Team 1st and 3rd Saturday Mornings of each month from 10am-1pm
Help us spread the word about the San Diego River and the River Park! The community outreach team works to get the community of Mission Valley involved with the San Diego River. Activities include surveying community members and engaging them to advocate for a River Park System, sharing volunteer opportunities to restore the river and more. Join our fun and enthusiastic team and help to strategize, organize, and implement activities along our river. RSVP requested. Email Shelsea or call us at 619.297.7380 for more info.
Looking for a fun and meaningful volunteer opportunity for your club, school, company or church? We recently planted over 1,000 baby trees at Peutz Creek Preserve near Alpine, only a 30 minute drive from Mission Valley. We need to water and care for the trees until they become established in their new home. Times and dates are flexible, we can work with your schedule. Get your group involved today. Call us at 619.297.7380 or email us
Link to Google Map to Peutz Creek Preserve
Famosa Slough Saturday work parties
Call Jim or Barbara Peugh 619-224-4591
Meets at the corner of West Point Loma Blvd. and Famosa Blvd.
These are on the 2nd Saturday of odd-numbered months (Jan, March, etc.)
Famosa Slough Bird Walks
3rd Saturday of every month. Contact Jim or Barbara Peugh 619-224-4591. Bird walks meet at the kiosk on Famosa Blvd. near West Point Loma Blvd.
San Diego Audubon Society Work Parties
All tools and supplies provided. Dress in closed shoes and clothes that can get a little dirty. Hat, sunscreen and something to drink is highly recommended. Contact Rebecca Schwartz, Conservation Program Manager at San Diego Audubon. schwartz@sandiegoaudubon.org
or (858) 273-7800 x101
Audubon at FAA Island--Arrive 15 minutes early to catch the boat to the island-
Audubon at North Fiesta Island
Silverwood Work Party
We'll meet in the parking lot at Silverwood - 13003 Wildcat Canyon Road; From San Diego go east on 1-8 to Highway 67 exit in El Cajon. (From North County, take Hwy. 52 south to Mission Gorge east. Go through Santee. After Magnolia, stay in right lane and veer to left after going under bridge.) Go north on 67 to Lakeside. In Lakeside, take Mapleview east (right) one block to Ashwood Street. Turn left. Ashwood becomes Wildcat Canyon Road. From the Ashwood-Mapleview turn, go 4.8 miles to Silverwood, on the right and marked by a large yellow mailbox.
If you have them, bring large pruning shears. Also, bring gloves, some sunscreen, and wear old clothes, as you may come in contact with carbon on burned vegetation.
RSVP by calling Phil Lambert at 619-443-2998 or via email. We need to have everyone RSVP that plans to attend this one.
Dog Beach San Diego
Take I-8 west to the end in Ocean Beach, which becomes Sunset Cliffs Blvd. (look for the Ocean Beach entry sign). Turn right at the light on West Point Loma Blvd., turn right on Voltaire Street into the Dog Beach parking lot.
Mount Gower Open Space Preserve
Mount Gower is in San Diego Country Estates east of Ramona. Take 67 towards Ramona, go east on Dye Road (just south of Ramona city). Follow Dye all the way to San Vincente Road. Turn right on San Vincente, go all the way to San Diego County Estate. Turn left on Gunn Stage Rd., go all the way to the end and into the entrance of Mount Gower.
Contact Ranger Patty Heyden at 619-956-4707
Mission Trails Regional Park
Call the visitor center 619-668-3275 or visit www.mtrp.org
Mission Valley Preserve Restoration and Enhancement
Coordinator: Ben Stevenson of Friends of Mission Valley Preserve.
Email Ben
Meeting Areas:
Native Plant Garden. Look for the kiosk at Friars Road and Napa Street which marks the entrance to the garden. If taking the trolley, use the Morena station and walk over to the kiosk across Friars Road. the garden is on the west side of the Mission Valley YMCA parking lot.
Sefton Field Entrance - Cottonwood Grove. This entrance is located on the southeast corner of the Preserve. From I-8, take the Taylor Street / Hotel Circle exit to Hotel Circle Place on the north side of the freeway. Take Hotel Circle Place west (past the Hunter Restaurant) to Sefton Park ball fields. Drive through Sefton Field and look for the entry gate at the far west side. Pass into the Preserve to Cottonwood Grove.
West End. Meet at the east end of the access road that runs along the river at Friars Road. Take Sea World Drive to South Shores, turn south toward the River. At the River, turn left and continue to the end. Park in the area along the road.
Trolley Parking Lot. Take the trolley to the Morena/Linda Vista Station and meet at the parking lot on Friars Blvd. If driving, the lot entrance is just west of Napa Street on Friars Road.
Friends of the San Diego River Mouth
Contact Richard at 619.297.7380 or email
Meet at the grassy area adjacent to the parking lot at Dog Beach. Take I-8 west to Sunset Cliffs Blvd., turn right on Voltaire Street. Go into the parking lot at the end of the street and look for the "Friends of the River Mouth " sign at the grassy area.
*Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty!
*Work gloves, tools, and snacks are provided
Friends of Ruffin Canyon at Taft School
The First Saturday of each month, join us for a Canyon Care restoration event from 9:00am until noon in our beautiful dedicated natural park. From our meeting place in the parking lot on the east side of William Howard Taft Middle School, 9191 Gramercy Drive (at the south end of Ruffin Road).. The 928 bus serves this spot. Bring gloves and hand tools if you have them, but loaners are available. Wear hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and long sleeves. Water and snacks are provided (your own cup is useful). We certify community service hours! Different hours or more sedentary volunteer opportunities are also available. Call Bonnie Hough, Chair of FRC, at 619-840-8327. Google Map
Friends of Ruffin Canyon at Shawn Ave
The First Saturday of each month, join us for a Canyon Care restoration event from 9:00am until noon in our beautiful dedicated natural park. Bring gloves and hand tools if you have them, but loaners are available. Wear hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and long sleeves. Water and snacks are provided (your own cup is useful). We certify community service hours! Different hours or more sedentary volunteer opportunities are also available. Call Bonnie Hough, Chair of FRC, at 619-840-8327. Google Map
Friends of Buchanan Canyon
Friends of Buchanan Canyon meet at 9:00 a.m. the 3rd Saturday of each month at Johnson and Hayes in University Heights.
Directions
Contact Paul Hormick at 619.297.2957 or email him
Friends of Tierrasanta Canyons
The Friends group schedules a cleanup of invasive plants at various locations within the canyons of Tierrasanta open space on the second Saturday of each month. Cleanup takes place from 8:00 - 11:00 am, and volunteers are always needed. Bring your own gloves and tools if you have them, some tools available. For more info and directions to the project site, call Tierrasanta resident Roberta Froome at 858-627-0682 or email (rfroome1@yahoo.com) in advance. Note--Between January 2nd and 15th, volunteers are needed to help hand out flyers in Tierrasanta to promote and upcoming nature walk. Contact Roberta Froome at 858-627-0682 or email (rfroome1@yahoo.com)
Santee
Are you interested in getting involved in Santee? The San Diego River Park Foundation is looking for interested community members to help the City of Santee care for Mast Park and adjacent areas. Contact Richard at 619-297-7380 Visit the Friends of Santee's River Park for more information.
Eagle Peak Preserve
This 516 acre wildlife preserve is located on Eagle Peak Road west of Pine Hills. Continue on Eagle Peak Road to 1/2 mile before its end at Saddleback (the trailhead for Cedar Creek Falls). Volunteers are needed for monthly monitoring activities. If you live in the area and are interested in being a Preserve Steward and being on-call to check on the Preserve, contact Rob Hutsel at 619-297-7380.
Directions
Walkabout International Events
River Walk with WalkAbout International
Meet at the flagpole in Old Town between Juan and Congress streets for this casual to moderate 90-minute flat walk to enjoy views of the San Diego River as it flows through the Mission Valley Preserve. Optional lunch to follow.
Contact Frances at 619.479.3962
San Diego River Walk. Meet a the Sears end of the parking lot of the Rio Vista Shopping center.
Contact Marilyn at 619.294.8308
Hazard Center Trolley & River Walk
Join Walkabout for a casually-paced walk along the San Diego River. Meet at the Hazard Center Trolley Station at 1pm.
Call 619.249.2446 for more info.
Join in on a 1.5 hour walk on flat terrain along the San Diego River. Meet Sharon near the corner of Qualcomm Way and Rio San Diego Dr. Near the Navy Federal Credit Union. Optional lunch follows. Call 619.298.4340 for more info.
Boatless River Excursion of the San Diego River
1 hour paved, moderate paced walk with Robert from Walk About San Diego. Meet in the parking lot of Mimi's restaurant on Mission Center Rd at Camino De La Reina. Call Edie at 858.571.7733 for more info.
Walk along the River in Mission Valley with WalkAbout International
Flat, 1-hour walk along the river in Mission Valley to admire the foliage and look at new developments. Meet by the Mark Twain statue near IHOP in Fenton Marketplace near Costco and Ikea. Optional Breakfast follows. Call Pat at 619.469.6223 for more info.
Sunrise Series -Walk along the River in Mission Valley
1-hour walk at your own speed along the beautiful San Diego River. This little bit of country in the middle of a big city is such a blessing. Optional breakfast follows. Meet behind Jared Jewelers at Camino de la Reina and Mission Center Road at 6am
Point Loma Native Plant Garden
Directions - Take I-8 or Sea World Drive to their west end. Follow sign to Nimitz Blvd. Stay on Nimitz past West Point Loma Blvd. and take the Famosa/Catalina Blvd. exit. Turn right onto Famosa Blvd. (Famosa Blvd becomes Catalina Blvd.). Turn right at the traffic light onto Voltaire Street. Turn right onto Mendocino Blvd. The Reserve is located at Mendocino Blvd & Greene St, San Diego, CA 92107. Park on the adjacent residential streets.
Click here to learn more about the PLNPG
Contact the San Diego River Park Foundation at 619-297-7380 or by email.
Inaja
For further information on a given event contact Doug.
Presidio Park Tours
2nd Sunday of each month1pm-2pm—Park Rangers lead an outdoor tour on significant history of Presidio Park every second Sunday of the month from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Tours meet in front of the Serra Museum and are free of charge. Please note that the Serra Museum is not included on the tour and admission fees do apply to enter the museum.
Lakeside River Park Conservancy Events Contact Cindy at
619-443-4770 or email her
Every Wednesday--Native plant Nursery Group Info
Every Thursday--Weed Warriors Info
Every Sunday and Monday--Riverbed Walkers Info
Mission Trails Regional Park Events
2nd Saturday of each month-- Habitat Restoration Crew
Get your exercise for the day AND help make a difference for the park's native plant community at the same time!
How? By coming out to lend a hand on our Habitat Restoration Crew.
When? 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (weather permitting)
3rd Saturday of each month 8am-noon-- Trail Improvement Crew
Come join our Trail Improvement Crew, on the 3rd Saturday of each month and help improve the condition of your park trails.
4th Saturday of each month 8am-noon -Park Beautification Crew
Get your exercise for the day AND help beautify your park at the same time! Crew meets on the 4th Saturday of each month by the flagpoles in front of the Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. and works until approximately 12:00 p.m. (weather permitting).
For all events volunteers meet by flag poles in front of the Visitor Center.
*Please bring work gloves and wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are also recommended on sunny days. Water and donuts provided! For more information, please call (619) 668-3281.
Old Town State Park Native Plant Garden
Second Saturday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Volunteers are needed to help care for and maintain this special native plant garden that was recently restored and replanted in April with the help of of the River Park Foundation's Community Enhancement Team. Event hosted by the California Native Plant Society . No experience necessary. Wear sunscreen and hat. Bring a small tool to weed or a shovel or garden rake. Water and bathrooms on site. Meet at McCoy House, just south of Congress and Taylor Streets.
The Old Town State Park Native Plant Garden is located across the street from the Old Town Transit Center. It is south of Taylor St., and east of Congress St. Parking is usually available, and free in the lot immediately to the east--on Calhoun Street, off Taylor St. Map
River Cleanup at Mast Park in Santee
Volunteers are needed to help remove trash and debris from the river in Mast Park. All tools and supplies are provided. Community service hours can be verified. This is a great family and group activity to help save our river and the environment. Volunteers will meet in the lower parking lot. Look for the blue tent click here for a Google map
Volunteers will meet across from Old Town Self Storage at 4835 Pacific Hwy. Parking is available along Pacific Hwy. To sign up for this important event call 619.297.7380 or email
University Heights Point Restoration 1:30p-3:30p 1st Saturday each month
Help preserve our open space park lands by volunteering. Projects range from trash pickup, non-native plant removal, planting native plants (depending on time of year) and trail maintenance.
Good project for families, groups or court referred. Bring your own water and snacks.
Contact Ranger Jason at 619.235.5262 or email
Navajo Canyon Restoration 1:30-4:30 4th Saturday each month
Join Ranger Jason for an afternoon of caring for this wonderful open space canyon.
Projects range from trash pickup, non-native plant removal, planting native plants (depending on time of year) and trail maintenance.
Good project for families, groups or court referred. Bring your own water and snacks.
Contact Ranger Jason at 619.235.5262 or email
Private service projects for groups of all sizes
The San Diego River Park Foundation has many years of experience working with groups of all sizes in hosting fun and meaningful environmental service projects for your school, family, group or business.
We can arrange and host special projects for your group such as
- Caring for one of our nature preserves
- Planting Trees
- Enhancing the Pt. Loma Native Plant Garden or San Diego River Garden
- Native plant restoration
- River Cleanups
- Family or kid-friendly events
- And much more!
For more information contact River Park Foundation Program Manager Richard Dhu at 619-297-7380 or richard@sandiegoriver.org.
We can discuss your needs and ideas as well as send you our group project brochure. Calendars fill up so call early to get on our calendar!
Other Opportunities
Eagle Peak Preserve Monitoring and Management Team
If you are interested in being notified of these trips or would like more information, contact Doug at the River Park Foundation at 619-297-7380 or by email. Visit Eagle Peak Preserve. The Preserve is located about 8 miles west of Julian on Eagle Peak Road. Activities include trail building, habitat management, wildlife survey.
Do you have an upcoming event regarding the San Diego River? Please let us know the details, and we will post it on our web site. Thanks.
