Looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to support a healthy river while interacting with a group of like-minded people? Come out with our core volunteer team to assist with River Clean-Ups! If you don't mind getting dirty and doing some trail blazing then this may be the perfect fit for you.
Each year, San Diego River Park Foundation volunteers remove more than 200,000 pounds of trash from our River. Without our amazing volunteers, this trash would be left to pollute native animal habitats, create unsightly piles in our parks and public spaces, leach contaminants into the water, and could be washed out into our ocean and beaches!
This year we are partnering with I Love A Clean San Diego for their Annual Earth Day Clean-Up: Creek to Bay! Join us in supporting this Earth Day Clean-Up in the riverbed in Mission Valley!
Location: Mission Valley YMCA
Park & Meet: Mission Valley YMCA west parking lot, 5505 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92110. Meet in the western most parking lot closest to the YCMA pool. Just adjacent to Napa St. Overflow parking can be found along Friars Rd.
- Google Map Link: Creek to Bay Meeting Location - Mission Valley Preserv
Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event:
- Please arrive at 8:45am to get checked in on time and allow time for parking.
- Be sure to dress in clothes that can get a little dirty - long pants are required and long sleeves are highly recommended. A hat, sunscreen, or any other types of sun protection are also recommended for all of our outdoor events.
- Closed toe shoes are required. No sandals, Tom's or other flats. You must wear sturdy tennis or hiking shoes.
- There are no public restrooms at this event. Please plan accordingly!
- In order to reduce single-use plastics, we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle with water to drink.
- Please note that light rain will not cancel this event.
- We will provide all tools and supplies for you to use.
- Community Service hours can be verified for those who need them.
- For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event.
- IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP AS A GROUP: Please email us at volunteer@sandiegoriver.org, or have each person in the group sign up individually.
