- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Take care of CA native plants at Famosa Slough
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Famosa Slough
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
2 people are interested
Volunteers are needed to help restore Famosa Slough by removing invasives and taking care of CA native plants that were planted in the last year at the Famosa Slough. This activity is great for getting community service credit.
Go to www.famosaslough.org for information about Famosa Slough.
Send email to famosa-slough@cox.net or phone 619-224-4591 to RSVP and get flyer and waiver form.
We have restoration events the 2nd Saturday of odd-numbered months.
More opportunities with Friends of Famosa Slough
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About Friends of Famosa Slough
Location:
4299 W. Pt. Loma Blvd. at Famosa Blvd., PO Box 87280, San Diego, CA 92138-7280, San Diego, CA 92107, US
Mission Statement
The Friends of Famosa Slough (FFS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to protect and restore the Slough as a natural wetland preserve and to promote public awareness of the importance of wetlands.
Description
The primary objectives and purposes of the Friends of Famosa Slough are:
(a) to preserve and enhance the wetland habitat values of Famosa Slough and the Famosa Slough Channel;
(b) to acquire the Famosa Slough, or to establish the means through which the Famosa Slough may be acquired by agencies, organizations or individuals, public or private, dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and maximizing the wetland habitat on the site;
(c) to assure the long-term maintenance and protection of the Famosa slough and Famosa Slough Channel;
(d) to establish Famosa Slough as a natural park;
(e) to maximize public benefits from the Slough and Slough Channel, including but not limited to the protection and promotion of educational, scientific, and scenic opportunities;
(f) to work with the community and appropriate state, local, and federal agencies in the development and implementation of short-and long-term land use plans for the area;
(g) to oppose actions which would result in partial or complete destruction or degradation of the site, or would otherwise be detrimental to the accomplishment of these goals; and
(h) to promote public awareness of the environmental features and public benefits of wetlands and of ways to conserve, restore, and enhance them.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4285 W. Pt. Loma Blvd. at Famosa Blvd.Famosa SloughSan Diego, CA 92107
DATE POSTED
April 26, 2018
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Policy
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 to 3 hours
- Wear work clothes (preferably long sleeved-shirt, long pants, hat, and sturdy shoes).