Help Remove Invasive Species from the San Diego River!

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ORGANIZATION: The San Diego River Park Foundation

invasives/restoration

Looking for a unique volunteer opportunity? You can help improve habitat for wildlife along the San Diego River! Volunteers will help to remove non-native plant species, clearing the way allowing local species to reclaim their niche creating a healthy environment for the plants and animals that call our river home.

This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about river ecology and witness a physical transformation of the landscape, which translates into improving our environment and the health of our River!

Activities Include:

  • Weeding
  • Chopping
  • Hauling
  • Digging
  • Trimming
  • A guided plant walk is included.


Details:

  • All ages are welcome.
  • All tools and supplies are provided.
  • No experience necessary - training will be provided.
  • Community service hours can be verified.
  • Be sure to dress in clothes that can get a little dirty and wear closed shoes, no sandals or flip-flops allowed for safety reasons.
  • Bring plenty of water and sun protection.

Location: Meeting location and directions will be sent to those who have RSVP'd.

RSVPs are required for this event. For more information and to RSVP please contact us at 619-297-7380 or volunteer@sandiegoriver.org.

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About The San Diego River Park Foundation

Location:

4891 Pacific Highway #114, #114, SAN DIEGO, CA 92110, US

Mission Statement

The San Diego River Park Foundation is dedicated to fostering stewardship and appreciation of the region’s namesake waterway. In order to protect and enhance the San Diego River as a place for recreation, habitat, and nature discovery, we are dedicated to engaging people to be stewards of the River and working towards the vision of a 52 mile, river-long system of parks, open spaces, and community places.

Description

We organize many different volunteer stewardship activities each month. River Cleanups, native plant gardening, habitat restoration, volunteer leadership, water quality testing, outreach and education, special event committees, technical committees and more.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Aug 10, 2019
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

Mission Valley (RSVP for Meeting Location)San Diego, CA 92108

(32.77425,-117.14118)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • 3 hours

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