Community Events From: The San Diego River Park Foundation

Volunteer: Mission Valley Garden Club - 1st & 3rd Saturdays

Education  ~   Fun  ~  Make New Friends

What is Mission Valley Garden Club? We are a new club forming out of the need for community and access to native plant landscaping/gardening education in Mission Valley. No prior skills or experience is needed for Garden Club, just an interest in community education and connecting to the biodiversity that the beautiful San Diego River watershed has to offer!

Event Details & Schedule

When: Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Arrive at 8:45 AM for check-in)

Where: Grant Park, 2310 Camino Del Rio N, Mission Valley, 92108

Cost: Free (Family-friendly)

Activities

Lecture or talk from native plant landscaping expert/professionalPlant and nurture native seedlingsWeed, water, and maintain regional habitat zonesDiscover eco-friendly landscaping ideas for your home yard or patio

We start each club meeting with a learning session from a local native plant landscaping/gardening expert, then we transition to our gardening activities such as weeding, watering, native seed processing, and more.

What to Bring & Wear

Attire: Closed-toe shoes are mandatory

Gear: Drinking water, snacks, sun protection, and a hat

Tools: All tools are provided; feel free to bring your own work gloves if preferred


If you have weekday availability, join us on Thursday mornings for Grant Park Community Stewards.


Want more gardening or live in the OB/Point Loma area? Check out Point Loma Native Plant Garden Club on every 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Additional details: For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this eventThere are restroom facilities at this locationAll ages are welcome, but those under 16 need supervision. Ages 16 and 17 are allowed alone but with a parent signature.

***Event on 10/3/2026 is part of San Diego Climate Week 10/1-8/2026.

Program: Grant Park

Education  ~   Fun  ~  Make New Friends

What is Mission Valley Garden Club? We are a new club forming out of the need for community and access to native plant landscaping/gardening education in Mission Valley. No prior skills or experience is needed for Garden Club, just an interest in community education and connecting to the biodiversity that the beautiful San Diego River watershed has to offer!

Event Details & Schedule

When: Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Arrive at 8:45 AM for check-in)

Where: Grant Park, 2310 Camino Del Rio N, Mission Valley, 92108

Cost: Free (Family-friendly)

Activities

Lecture or talk from native plant landscaping expert/professionalPlant and nurture native seedlingsWeed, water, and maintain regional habitat zonesDiscover eco-friendly landscaping ideas for your home yard or patio

We start each club meeting with a learning session from a local native plant landscaping/gardening expert, then we transition to our gardening activities such as weeding, watering, native seed processing, and more.

What to Bring & Wear

Attire: Closed-toe shoes are mandatory

Gear: Drinking water, snacks, sun protection, and a hat

Tools: All tools are provided; feel free to bring your own work gloves if preferred


If you have weekday availability, join us on Thursday mornings for Grant Park Community Stewards.


Want more gardening or live in the OB/Point Loma area? Check out Point Loma Native Plant Garden Club on every 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Additional details: For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this eventThere are restroom facilities at this locationAll ages are welcome, but those under 16 need supervision. Ages 16 and 17 are allowed alone but with a parent signature.

***Event on 10/3/2026 is part of San Diego Climate Week 10/1-8/2026.

Program: Grant Park

Community Event Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 92108

Allow Groups: Yes