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SUMMARY:Community River Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to support a healthy river while interacting with a group of like-minded people? Come join one of The San Diego River Park Foundation’s flagship volunteer teams to assist with River Clean-Ups!  Volunteers are needed to remove trash and pollution from south side of this special 51-acre ecological preserve\, the Mission Valley Preserve. Join us in preventing pollution from entering our ocean!  \nWe changed this event to have one location:  \nThe SOUTH side will stage from Cottonwood Grove\, so volunteers can park at the Presidio Little League Fields and head west to find the entrance to Cottonwood Grove. – (This location is Family-Friendly!)\n \nAdditional Notes: \nRSVP below is required for this event! \n\nFamily-friendly  – there will be a family-friendly team at the SOUTH event to tackle areas suitable for kids\nPlease plan to arrive 15 minutes early to check in and collect supplies\nClosed-toe shoes required\nLong pants required\nSun protection (hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) recommended\nBring your own reusable water bottle\nEvent tools and supplies will be provided\nThere are no restrooms available at this event\nParticipating in this event will include walking on uneven terrain and/or stopping and bending\nCommunity service hours can be verified for volunteers at this event\n\nIf you sign up here\, please do NOT sign up on the San Diego River Park Foundations Event calendar! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/clean-green/
LOCATION:Cottonwood Grove\, 2508 Hotel Circle Pl\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Hiking and Walking,Volunteer Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T090000
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SUMMARY:Watershed Enhancement Team (W.E.T.)
DESCRIPTION:*EVENT FULL* \nThis is an ongoing volunteer event run by the City of San Diego Open Space Division Rangers. This event was designed for volunteers to address some of the most pressing needs in the San Diego River Park. Locations and tasks vary from week to week\, although\, activities may include invasive plant & trash removal\, watering\, trail maintenance\, and other special projects to help preserve and enhance the San Diego River Watershed! Intended for individuals looking to find a long-term volunteer opportunity. \nAdditional Notes: \nAll volunteers must be at least 18 years old and complete all required Better Impact forms and trainings before volunteering. \nVolunteers can expect a physically demanding morning\, consisting of long hikes on uneven/steep/wet terrain and heavy lifting in direct sunlight. \nThis opportunity is not open for community service verification. \nProject-specific tools will be provided\, but volunteers are required to bring their own work gloves. \n*NO BATHROOMS ON-SITE* \nAdditional Project Information: The event begins promptly at 9 am. Please wear closed-toed shoes\, long pants\, and sun protection (a hat\, sunscreen\, etc). We recommend bringing at least 32 oz of drinking water. \nEVENT LOCATIONS VARY – PLEASE COMPLETE ALL THE ABOVE TASKS TO RECEIVE THE MEETING LOCATION \nAfter RSVPing for this event\, please contact Senior Ranger Tiffany at TSwiderski@sandiego.gov.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/watershed-enhancement-team/
CATEGORIES:Hiking and Walking,Recreation,Volunteer Activity
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SUMMARY:RiverWatch East- Help Monitor the Health of the River
DESCRIPTION:This a great opportunity to come learn about this vital program that monitors the health of the San Diego River year-round. These trends inform the management of the River\, and the RiverWatch teams can also serve as an early alert system for emerging issues. You can help contribute to this important effort (no experience necessary!)\, and we hope you’ll enjoy the experience and join again in the future! \nThis small but mighty team collects samples at 9 different locations in East County and the West Team goes to 7 locations in San Diego\, led by our very amazing volunteer leaders. The team drives between locations\, and there is a short walk/hike from the cars to the sampling locations at each site. If you are over 18 and vaccinated\, carpooling options may be available\, or you can caravan in your own car. \nAdditional Notes: \nIf you sign up here\, please do NOT sign up on the San Diego River Park Foundations Event calendar! \nRSVPs are required so we can be sure to have the right number of volunteers. You will receive additional information about the event once you RSVP. \nPlease note this is a 12-year and up event. \nPlease wear sturdy shoes\, sun protection is recommended. \nPlease bring any water and snacks you may need for this 4-hour event! \nThis event is for the East County team and will meet at the lower dirt parking lot at Mast Park: 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd\, Santee\, CA 92071.  \nLook for us at the lower dirt lot! \n \n 
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/riverwatch-east/
LOCATION:Mast Park\, 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd\, Santee\, 92071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education,Recreation,Volunteer Activity
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SUMMARY:RiverWatch West- Help Monitor the Health of the River
DESCRIPTION:This a great opportunity to come learn about this vital program that monitors the health of the San Diego River year-round. These trends inform the management of the River\, and the RiverWatch teams can also serve as an early alert system for emerging issues. You can help contribute to this important effort (no experience necessary!)\, and we hope you’ll enjoy the experience and join again in the future! \nThis small but mighty team collects samples at 9 different locations in East County and the West Team goes to 7 locations in San Diego\, led by our very amazing volunteer leaders. The team drives between locations\, and there is a short walk/hike from the cars to the sampling locations at each site. If you are over 18 and vaccinated\, carpooling options may be available\, or you can caravan in your own car. \nAdditional Notes: \nRSVPs are required so we can be sure to have the right number of volunteers. You will receive additional information about the event once you RSVP. \nPlease note this is a 12-year and up event. \nPlease wear sturdy shoes\, sun protection is recommended. \nPlease bring any water and snacks you may need for this 4-hour event! \nThis event is for the West County team and will meet at the San Diego River Park Foundation office: 4891 Pacific Hwy #110\, San Diego\, CA 92110. \nLook for us at the lower dirt lot
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/riverwatch-west/
LOCATION:SDRPF Office\, 4891 Pacific Hwy #110\, San Diego\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education,Recreation,Volunteer Activity
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SUMMARY:Hike at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park (Middle Peak)
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Canyoneers from the Nat at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park! Middle Peak is located in the center of three peaks in the Cuyamaca range and offers outstanding vistas. Seasonal wildflowers plus possible deer sightings make this an exceptional hike. Please no small children or dogs. \nBring lots of water since there is little shade after the 2003 Cedar fire. This is an intermediate 6-mile hike with an elevation change of 1150 feet. The hike is scheduled from 8 AM–12:30 PM. (Descanso) From I-8 E\, exit at CA-79. Turn left and go 2.6 miles. Turn left to stay on CA-79 and go 10.7 miles to the Trout Pond parking area on the right (0.5 mile past Stonewall Mine turnoff). No facilities. (GPS N32.976586\, W116.581380) \nRSVP required:  Click here to register on the SDNHM website \nHere are some extra tips on hiking safety to review before attending!
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/hike-at-cuyamaca-rancho-state-park-middle-peak/
LOCATION:Private: Los Vaqueros Trailhead\, 3350301200\, Julian\, CA\, 92036
CATEGORIES:Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education,Recreation
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SUMMARY:Team ECO: Gardening at Grant Park
DESCRIPTION:Do you love to garden and or take care of parks? Well here is your chance to join the crew that is taking care of Grant Park right in Mission Valley.  You can also just drop by and learn about the regular gardening group that meets every Thursday from 8 am – 10 am. \nAdditional Notes: \nBring your gloves\, loppers\, hand pruners\, and rakes if you have them. \nPlease remember to bring water! \nFind other Team ECO events HERE!
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/team-eco/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Recreation,Volunteer Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T080000
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SUMMARY:Come Explore a New Preserve in Descanso
DESCRIPTION:Join our Preserve Stewards to explore a new preserve! We will be discussing restoration of a creek and the pond while seeing what we can find! Should be an adventurous day! \nYou can learn about our Preserve Stewards program which meets monthly at the San Diego River Park Foundation open space preserves. This event is in Descanso. \nAdditional Notes: \n\nPlease bring plenty of drinking water\, snacks\, and lunch. We will start at 8 am and finish around 11:30 am\, and enjoy lunch together in the shade from 11:30 am – 12 pm.\nLong pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toed shoes are required. Hat recommend.\n\nWe will meet at the Park & Ride Lot #29 outside Descanso and carpool in a few cars with high clearance. Please arrive at the Park & Ride 10-15 minutes before 8 a.m. The drive to the Preserve will then take around 10 minutes. \nIf you sign up here\, please do NOT sign up on the San Diego River Park Foundations Event calendar! \nIf you have any questions or concerns please email the site supervisor Kristofer at Kristofer@sandiegoriver.org
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/preserve-steward-day/
LOCATION:Descanso Pond Preserve\, 7920 Japatul Valley Rd\, Descanso\, 91916\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recreation,Volunteer Activity
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