Contact Ted_Winterfeld@nps.gov to find out where in the park we will be working this month. Come prepared for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring bug spray and water.

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--

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, September 29, 2012
• 0830 – 0930 Registration
• 0930 – 1000 Presentation/Orientation
• 1000 – 1200 Service Project

*** Free park admission to attend the event.***

Rain plan: This event will occur rain or shine.

We ask that you RSVP or pre-register. For your convenience, registration paperwork can be e-mailed to participants prior to the event. To RSVP or to obtain more information, please contact the event organizer listed above.

More information can be found at http://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/special_events.htm.

This opportunity was added on 2012-08-15 and last updated on 2012-08-24.

Due to the tropical environment of south Florida, common house plants and ornamental landscaping shrubs have become invasive weeds in the Everglades. These weeds outgrow and compete with the natural vegetation for sunlight, water, and space. For this project volunteers will use loppers to cut back a large exotic plant, Brazilian Pepper, and bag it for disposal.

“One third of America’s land is yours. Consider spending 1/365 of your time preserving it.” ~ Anonymous

Volunteers will meet in at the Shark Valley Entrance at 8:30a. Please park your vehicles in the grass along US 41 near the entrance road to the park. Walk towards the Shark Valley entrance station to meet the project coordinators.

Be prepared for hot and humid weather. Participants are required to wear long-sleeved shirts, sneakers, and long pants to protect against exposure to sun, biting insects, poisonwood, and ivy. Please bring a lunch, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses.

Participating volunteers will receive a free entry pass, enabling each volunteer to visit the Everglades for free again and share this unique National Park with their family and friends. Directions: Physical Address - 36000 SW 8th St. Miami, FL 33194 Shark Valley Visitor Center is located on Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail / SW 8th St.) 25 miles west of the Florida Turnpike, exit 25A (from the north) and exit 25 (from the south).

From the Naples area, take U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) approximately 70 miles east to Shark Valley.