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VOLUNTEER EVENTS
3 EVENTS: Saturday-September 22, 2012
| Event Title |
River Mouth Restoration Event |
| Contact: |
Richard Dhu richard@sandiegoriver.org N/A |
| Sponsor: |
Various |
| Location: |
San Diego, CA 92109 |
| Where to Meet: |
Dog Beach Parking Lot |
| Start/End Dates: |
9/22/2012--9/22/2012 |
| Start/End Times: |
09:00 AM--12:00 PM |
| Description: |
The Friends of the San Diego River Mouth need volunteers with an interest in helping to save and restore one of the last remaining Coastal Dune and Wetland Habitats in San Diego. Over 95% of these habitat areas are now gone due to development. Home to many endangered birds, fish and mammals this area needs your help to remain as a viable habitat area. An educational walking tour will be included. All are welcome even if you can’t stay to help us with the project. Activities to include invasive plant removal, native plant rescue, trail maintenance and litter removal. Help us make a difference for the wildlife that can only survive here and nowhere else. All tools and supplies are provided. Community service hours can be verified for those that need them. 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. Volunteers will meet in the grassy area just inside the Dog Beach parking lot in Ocean Beach at the western end of Voltaire Ave. |
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| Event Title |
Nature Preserve Cleanup Event |
| Contact: |
Richard Dhu richard@sandiegoriver.rog N/A |
| Sponsor: |
Various |
| Location: |
San Diego, CA 92110 |
| Where to Meet: |
SDPD Western Division at 5215 Gaines St. 92110 |
| Start/End Dates: |
9/22/2012--9/22/2012 |
| Start/End Times: |
09:00 AM--12:00 PM |
| Description: |
As part of our ongoing mission to save the San Diego River and its surrounding habitat, volunteers are needed to help remove trash and debris from the riverbed in the Mission Valley Preserve near the YMCA at 5505 Friars Rd. 92110
The San Diego River is a very important waterway from both an historic and ecological standpoint, home to many rare and endangered plants and animals. Help us to restore our river and nature preserve to provide a clean and healthy habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the river home. No experience necessary, all tools and supplies provided. Community service hours can be verified for those that need them. Participants are asked to wear sturdy clothing that can get a little dirty and also wear closed shoes. Hat and sunscreen are recommended. Light rain does not cancel the event. Groups and people 14 and up are welcomed to help. Volunteers can park in the parking lot of the SDPD Western Division at 5215 Gaines St. 92110. We will meet across the street from the police department at the western end of the YMCA parking lot at 5505 Friars Rd. 92110. For more info or to RSVP, email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org call the River Park Office 619.297.7380 Please help us save our beautiful river--Filtered-- |
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| Event Title |
Invasive Plant Removal |
| Contact: |
Christina deMariano christina_demariano@nps.gov 703-289-2545 |
| Sponsor: |
NPS |
| Location: |
Arlington, VA 22101 |
| Where to Meet: |
Arlington House--The Robert E. Lee Memorial |
| Start/End Dates: |
9/22/2012--9/22/2012 |
| Start/End Times: |
09:30 AM--11:45 AM |
| Description: |
Project Description
Join our team in identifying non-native plant species that are negatively affecting our National Parks. Reduce the threat of non-native invasive plants, protect rare species and restore the biological and cultural integrity to Park Service lands. Invasive plant removal requires walking on uneven and rocky terrain, and using hand tools (hand-saws, bow-saws, loppers, or hand-clippers) to cut invasive plants. Additional physical demands include the use of shovels and trowels while planting native plants, hauling excess debris, and standing for prolonged periods. Please wear working clothing (long sleeve and boots, etc.), we will provide tools and gloves but feel free to bring your own. Date - every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month Time - 9:30am till 11:45pm.
Directions
Arlington House is located inside Arlington National Cemetery. From Washington DC you can drive to the cemetery by crossing the Memorial Bridge. In Virginia access to the cemetery is from the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Parking is available if RSVP thursday before the Saturday event to NPS contact |
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