Saturday, May 14, 2011
It's the Youth Day of Service!
11 events along the San Diego River
More than 1000 Participants!
Get a Free T-Shirt (*while supplies last)
A Day for Youth Groups and Families to Make a Difference
* must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian or part of an organized group which will be able to sign a legal liability waiver. Call 619-297-7380 if questions.
Remaining Open Events
1. River Mouth Dune Project
Location: River Mouth / Dog Beach
Google Map link
5300 Voltaire Street, meet on grass area by parking lot
Time: 9AM
- Noon
Host: Friends of the River Mouth
Goal: to care for the beautiful coastal dune habitat and associated wetlands.
Details:
- Guided Nature Walk to learn about the area
- Native Plant Rescue!
- Trail beautification
- and more!
event is open to the public
RSVP (click here)
2. Location: Mission Valley Preserve
West end of Hotel Circle Place
(Google map)
Time: 9AM - Noon, drive through ballfields and follow signs to event
Hosts: San Diego River Park Foundation
Supporters: SDG&E, Mission Hills Garden Club
Goal: to beautify the Preserve's picnic area. Volunteers will be painting fences, improving trails, repairing an information kiosk, and other activities.
Other: Wear clothes to get dirty in including closed toe shoes. Tools,gloves, supplies, water and snacks provided.
Limited space remains for site sponsor SDG&E families only
RSVP (click here)
Have fun, while making a difference!
The Mission Valley Preserve is a 50+ acre City of San Diego park dedicated to wildlife. The San Diego River runs right though the middle of it. Volunteers will have an opportunity to walk to the River and to learn about wildlife in the area.
For questions, call 619-297-7380.
Thank you to site hosts and groups!
Friends of the River Mouth
Girl Scouts, Magnolia Trails Troop
Boy Scouts, Troop 384
Boy Scouts, Troop 970
Friends of the Mission Valley Preserve
I Love A Clean San Diego
Presidio Little League
Warren Walker
Kaiser Permanente
Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation
Friends of Santee's River Park
City of Santee
Lakeside's River Park Conservancy
Helping Hands
Jack N Jill
If you are a youth group and are interested in this or future events,
please contact the River Park Foundation at volunteer@sandiegoriver.org.
It would be great to work with you to connect and inspire our youth with nature.