
We have documented nearly 2 tons of trash in this section of the River in Santee at Mast Park! Join in to remove it all in one morning. Lots of people are needed so groups, families and everyone is invited.
To support family participation, our wonderful Education Team will be bringing the following family friendly activities:
Make & Take Activity
•Clothes Pins: Butterfly & Dragonfly (very popular!)
Listen & Learn Activity
•Nature Box & Microscope
Explore & More
•Wilderness Bingo Scavenger Hunt
•Borrow Binoculars & Bird Watch Guide
Location: Mast Park
Park + Meet: Mast Park lower gravel lot - 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071. Please note that parking can be tight on the weekends so plan some extra time.
Meet Location Map Links:
- Google: Mast Park West Meeting Location
- Apple: Mast Park West Meeting Location
Weather: National Weather Service - Mast Park West
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.
- 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.
- There ARE restroom facilities at this location.
- Family friendly!
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.
