Event Title
Coastal Habitat Restoration Event
Contact
Richard Dhu
richard@sandiegoriver.org
N/A
Sponsor
Various
Location
San Diego, CA 92107
Where to Meet
grassy area just inside the Dog Beach parking lot in Ocean Beach at the western end of Voltaire Ave.
Start/End Dates
12/1/2012--12/1/2012
Start/End Times
09:00 AM--12:00 PM
Description
The Friends of the San Diego River Mouth, a chapter of the San Diego River Park Foundation, needs volunteers with an interest in helping to save and restore one of the last remaining Coastal Dune and Wetland Habitats in San Diego. Please join us on Saturday, December 1st from 9:00am to 12:00noon.

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. For more info call 619.297.7380 or email richard@sandiegoriver.org

For a complete list of all of our volunteer opportunities, please visit www.volunteerinsandiego.org

Event Title
Forester Creek Cleanup in Santee
Contact
Richard
richard@sandiegoriver.org
N/A
Sponsor
Various
Location
Santee, CA 92071
Where to Meet
Santee Public Works building at 9534 Via Zapador
Start/End Dates
12/8/2012--12/8/2012
Start/End Times
09:00 AM--12:00 PM
Description
East County Volunteers Wanted! Even if you don’t live in East County but you care about clean, trash free waterways we still need your help at Forester Creek in Santee. Forester Creek is a tributary of the San Diego River. After each rain storm trash and debris washes down the creek to the San Diego River and ultimately to the ocean. Please help us as we prevent trash from washing into the river and create a healthy habitat for the plants and animals that call Forester Creek 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. Groups and people of all ages are welcomed to help.

Volunteers will meet at the Santee Public Works building at 9534 Via Zapador in Santee. For more information Please call at 619.297.7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org

Event Title
Riparian Restoration Planting at Mission Valley Preserve
Contact
Richard
richard@sandiegoriver.org
N/A
Sponsor
Various
Location
San Diego, CA 92110
Where to Meet
YMCA mission Valley
Start/End Dates
12/8/2012--12/8/2012
Start/End Times
09:00 AM--12:00 PM
Description
Join the San Diego River Park Foundation in caring for this 52 acre urban open space park in the heart of Mission Valley through a native planting event to restore the habitat. We need your help to plant 400 beneficial native plants along the river habitat. Volunteers should wear their gardening clothes and be prepared to get dirty! Bring plenty of water to drink and your own gloves if you have a favorite pair, otherwise, we’ll provide all the tools, plants and equipment including gloves. Space is limited for this special planting event so RSVP’s are required. Light rain does not cancel, community service hours can be verified. A signed waiver is required. Please contact Shannon@sandiegoriver.org to RSVP or call 619-297-7380.

Event Title
Flamingo Trail Maintenance
Contact
Kevin Bowles Mohr
kevin_bowles_mohr@nps.gov
305-242-7752
Sponsor
NPS
Location
Homestead, FL 33034
Where to Meet
Volunteers will meet at 9:00am in the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center parking lot.
Start/End Dates
12/8/2012--12/8/2012
Start/End Times
09:00 AM--02:00 PM
Description
Trail Work - In and Around the Flamingo Area

FLAMINGO, Florida: On Saturday December 8, 2012, Everglades National Park is hosting a public volunteer event in the Flamingo district. Work will include trail maintenance and clearing viewpoints. Trimming the ever-growing vegetation and redefining paved areas are vital for the continued use of park facilities and will be the majority of Saturday’s work. Volunteers will utilize provided tools such loppers, saws and shovels.

Volunteers will meet at 9:00am in the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center parking lot. 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, refillable water bottle, hat, and sunglasses. Storms are common this time of year so be equipped for rain.

Participating volunteers will receive a free entry pass, enabling each volunteer to visit the Everglades again and share this unique National Park with their family and friends. All are invited. To volunteer, show up or RSVP with Kevin Bowles Mohr at (305) 242-7752

Directions: Address of Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center: 40001 SR 9336, Homestead, FL 33034

From the Miami area and northern destinations should take the Florida Turnpike (Route 821) south until it ends merging with U.S.1 at Florida City. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Palm Drive (State Road 9336/SW 344th St.) and follow the signs to the park. The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center will be on the right. Volunteers driving north from the Florida Keys should turn left on Palm Drive in Florida City and follow the signs to the park. www.nps.gov

About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 395 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.

Event Title
Rain Garden/ Native Planting Project
Contact
Dan Powell
dpowell@greenvillecounty.org
N/A
Sponsor
Various
Location
Greenville, SC 29607
Where to Meet
Conestee Park 840 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Start/End Dates
12/8/2012--12/8/2012
Start/End Times
09:00 AM--12:00 PM
Description
http://greenvillerec.com/parks/municipal-stadium