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San Diego River Park Foundation
San Diego Oceans Foundation
I Love a Clean San Diego
Volunteer San Diego
San Diego EarthWorks
Tijuana Estuary
Clean and Green Team Event
Date and Time: Saturday February 11th, 9am-12pm
Location: Mission Valley Preserve
Contact: 619-297-7380, volunteer@sandiegoriver.org
This week the team will be in the Mission Valley Preserve to help provide a clean and healthy habitat for the plants and animals that call the preserve home. If you can't stand trash and debris in a nature preserve, join us!
South Carlsbad State Beach (Ponto Jetty) Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday February 11th, 9am-11am
Location: South Carlsbad State Beach
Contact: beachcleanup@sdcoastkeeper.org
Please wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring Your Own Reusable Bag, Bucket, Bottle and Gloves.
San Diego River Garden Event
Date and Time: Sunday February 12th, 8am-10am
Location: San Diego River Garden COntact: Doug at 619-297-7380 or doug@sandiegoriver.org Activities consist of weeding, watering, trail maintenance and other easy gardening projects.
Moonlight Beach Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday, February 18th, 2012, 9am
Location: Moonlight State Beach
Contact: volunteer@surfindersd.org
Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring your own reusable bag, bucket, bottle and gloves.
Tourmaline Beach Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday, February 25th, 9am
Location: Tourmaline Beach Contact: beachcleanup@sdcoastkeeper.org
Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring your own reusable bag, bucket, bottle and gloves.
E-waste Recycling Event
Date and Time: February 25th, 9am-12pm
Location: Solana Center, 137 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Contact: hmain@sdbgarden.org
Come recycle your electronics (anything with an electrical cord)! Please no batteries or light bulbs.
Through the Eyes of an Artist
Date and Time: Saturday, March 3rd, 2012, 9am-1pm
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden
Contact: 760-632-0917 Panel discussion with Sculpture Artists Madelynne Engel, Jeffery Laudenslager, Benjamin Lavender and other Landscape artists. After the program and light refreshments, there will be a tour of the sculptures on exhibit in the Garden. Free with admission or membership.
Oceanside Pier Beach Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday, March 10th, 2012, 9am
Location: Oceanside Pier
Contact: beachcleanup@sdcoastkeeper.org
Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring your own reusable bag, bucket, bottle and gloves.
Moonlight Beach Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday, March 17th, 2012, 9am
Location: Moonlight State Beach
Contact: volunteer@surfindersd.org
Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring your own reusable bag, bucket, bottle and gloves.
Coronado City Beach Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday, March 24th, 2012, 9am
Location: Coronado City Beach
Contact: beachcleanup@sdcoastkeeper.org
Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring your own reusable bag, bucket, bottle and gloves.
Volunteer positions or ongoing opportunities:
Sculpture In The Garden
Date and Time: Now - April 2012
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden,230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
Contact: sdbgarden.org; 760-436-3036 x206
An exhibition showcasing sculptures from 26 different artists against the background of the Garden lush and natural 37 acres.
La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians 6th Annual Tribal Earth Day
Date and Time: April 28th, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: La Jolla Indian Campground, San Luis Rey River
Cost: Free Admission to event guests and participants
Contact: Shirley Rodriguez at 760 742 3790 xt 401 shirley.rodriguez@lajolla-nsn.gov or John Parada at 760 742 3790 xt403 john.parada@lajolla-nsn.gov
The La Jolla Tribal Earth Day event will provide outreach on Tribal Environmental Activities; water monitoring, air monitoring, solid waste, recycling, conducted projects to promote protection of wetlands, watershed, and enhancement of riparian areas for wildlife, cultural songs and dance, craft activities, and food. Come see our River, Campground and have a wonderful earth day.
ECOLIFE Foundation | Volunteers Needed
Date and Time: Ongoing
Location: SCOLIFE Foundation, P.O. Box 46284, Escondido
Age Requirement: none Contact: admin@ecolifefoundation.org.
ECOLIFE is seeking volunteers to help care for our aquaponic systems in Escondido on a weekly basis. If you are able to provide a 2 - 4 hour weekly commitment and want to learn more about aquaponic.
Bicycle Path Cleanup
Date and Time: Ongoing
Location: San Diego
Contact: San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
San Diego County Bicycle Coalition is looking for volunteers to help us in keeping our bike paths in San Diego County clean.
Volunteer and Event Coordination
Date and Time: Ongoing
Location: San Diego
Contact:San Diego River Park Foundation 619-297-7380,volunteer@sandiegoriver.org
The San Diego River Park Foundation is an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the San Diego River back to a healthy river system and creating the San Diego River Park. If you seek to gain experience in the nonprofit arena or have previous non-profit experience, we need your help.
Bird Watching
Date and Time: Ongoing, 1st Monday of each month, 8am
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas
Contact: 760-436-3036 x206, www.sdbgarden.org
Discover the fascinating birds and the unique art of bird watching at the San Diego Botanic Garden.
Botanical Originals
Date and Time: Ongoing, 1st Sunday of each month, 9:30am
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas
Contact: 760-436-3036 x206, www.sdbgarden.org
Gift card-making with natural elements.
Docent-led Guided Tours
Date and Time: Saturdays, ongoing
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas
Contact: 760-436-3036 x206, www.sdbgarden.org
Meet at the Visitor Center to learn about plants from around the world. On the last Saturday of the month, the tour focuses on water-smart plants.
Agro-Ecology Researcher Needed
International Rescue Committee
Contact: 619 641-7510 sharon.darrough@theirc.org
The International Rescue Committee is a leading non-profit organization providing needed services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC's Food Security and Community Health Department works to increase access to fresh, affordable foods among San Diego's refugee and low-income communities. The IRC is looking for a student to develop data for research paper on connection between urban sustainable agriculture of the New Roots Community Farm and the native environment and urban habitat, including Chollas Creek. The IRC is looking for a student studying environmental issues with agriculture interest, qualitative data analysis, strong writing skills, knowledge of local habitat and landscape, interest in native plants.
Bird Nest Box Makers
Lakeside's River Park Conservancy
Contact: 619.443.4770 cindyriverpark@yahoo.com
The purpose of the volunteer Nest Box Program is to attract birds that once lived along the San Diego River in Lakeside back to this restored habitat. This segment of the San Diego River had long been the focus of extensive sand mining operations and heavy industry. Such industrial operations are coming to an end and a new phase of the river’s life is at hand; one in which nature and humanity work in harmony! Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy purchased this property in 2003 and has been busy restoring it by removing invasive species and planting California native species that will attract birds and wildlife back to the river. These critters will use this new habitat to build their homes, find food and breed in.
Friend of Point Loma Garden
San Diego River Park Foundation
Contact: 619-297-7380,volunteer@sandiegoriver.org
Weeding, watering, pruning and planting at the Point Loma Native Plant Reserve. Also helping to build community involvement in the garden and helping to create a self sustaining "Friends of the Point Loma Plant Reserve. Minimum age 16 if accompanied by adult.Prefer commitment of 3 hours per week, usually in the AM.
Friends of Tierrasanta Canyon
Tierrasanta Canyon
Contact: Roberta Froome at 858-627-0682 ; email (rfroome1@yahoo.com)
Volunteers will volunteer in a plant clean-up with the Canyon of Tierrasanta.
Parrot Education & Adoption Center
P.O Box 600423, San Diego, CA 92160
Contact: http://www.peac.org
Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) is a network of volunteers; we provide educational outreach to various groups and seek homes for foster parrots.
Island Culture Archival Support
2105 Sun Valley Rd., San Marcos, CA 92078
Contact: Brandon Oswald 760-845-5450 ; http://www.islandarchives.org/
to support the needs of these South Pacific cultural heritage institutions by helping to preserve and make accessible records created for business, accountability or cultural purposes.
San Diego River Park Foundation
San Diego Oceans Foundation
I Love a Clean San Diego
Volunteer San Diego
San Diego EarthWorks
Tijuana Estuary
Clean and Green Team Event
Date and Time: Saturday February 11th, 9am-12pm
Location: Mission Valley Preserve
Contact: 619-297-7380, volunteer@sandiegoriver.org
This week the team will be in the Mission Valley Preserve to help provide a clean and healthy habitat for the plants and animals that call the preserve home. If you can't stand trash and debris in a nature preserve, join us!
South Carlsbad State Beach (Ponto Jetty) Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday February 11th, 9am-11am
Location: South Carlsbad State Beach
Contact: beachcleanup@sdcoastkeeper.org
Please wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring Your Own Reusable Bag, Bucket, Bottle and Gloves.
San Diego River Garden Event
Date and Time: Sunday February 12th, 8am-10am
Location: San Diego River Garden COntact: Doug at 619-297-7380 or doug@sandiegoriver.org Activities consist of weeding, watering, trail maintenance and other easy gardening projects.
Moonlight Beach Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday, February 18th, 2012, 9am
Location: Moonlight State Beach
Contact: volunteer@surfindersd.org
Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring your own reusable bag, bucket, bottle and gloves.
Tourmaline Beach Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday, February 25th, 9am
Location: Tourmaline Beach Contact: beachcleanup@sdcoastkeeper.org
Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring your own reusable bag, bucket, bottle and gloves.
E-waste Recycling Event
Date and Time: February 25th, 9am-12pm
Location: Solana Center, 137 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Contact: hmain@sdbgarden.org
Come recycle your electronics (anything with an electrical cord)! Please no batteries or light bulbs.
Through the Eyes of an Artist
Date and Time: Saturday, March 3rd, 2012, 9am-1pm
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden
Contact: 760-632-0917 Panel discussion with Sculpture Artists Madelynne Engel, Jeffery Laudenslager, Benjamin Lavender and other Landscape artists. After the program and light refreshments, there will be a tour of the sculptures on exhibit in the Garden. Free with admission or membership.
Oceanside Pier Beach Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday, March 10th, 2012, 9am
Location: Oceanside Pier
Contact: beachcleanup@sdcoastkeeper.org
Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring your own reusable bag, bucket, bottle and gloves.
Moonlight Beach Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday, March 17th, 2012, 9am
Location: Moonlight State Beach
Contact: volunteer@surfindersd.org
Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring your own reusable bag, bucket, bottle and gloves.
Coronado City Beach Cleanup
Date and Time: Saturday, March 24th, 2012, 9am
Location: Coronado City Beach
Contact: beachcleanup@sdcoastkeeper.org
Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring your own reusable bag, bucket, bottle and gloves.
Volunteer positions or ongoing opportunities:
Sculpture In The Garden
Date and Time: Now - April 2012
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden,230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
Contact: sdbgarden.org; 760-436-3036 x206
An exhibition showcasing sculptures from 26 different artists against the background of the Garden lush and natural 37 acres.
La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians 6th Annual Tribal Earth Day
Date and Time: April 28th, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: La Jolla Indian Campground, San Luis Rey River
Cost: Free Admission to event guests and participants
Contact: Shirley Rodriguez at 760 742 3790 xt 401 shirley.rodriguez@lajolla-nsn.gov or John Parada at 760 742 3790 xt403 john.parada@lajolla-nsn.gov
The La Jolla Tribal Earth Day event will provide outreach on Tribal Environmental Activities; water monitoring, air monitoring, solid waste, recycling, conducted projects to promote protection of wetlands, watershed, and enhancement of riparian areas for wildlife, cultural songs and dance, craft activities, and food. Come see our River, Campground and have a wonderful earth day.
ECOLIFE Foundation | Volunteers Needed
Date and Time: Ongoing
Location: SCOLIFE Foundation, P.O. Box 46284, Escondido
Age Requirement: none Contact: admin@ecolifefoundation.org.
ECOLIFE is seeking volunteers to help care for our aquaponic systems in Escondido on a weekly basis. If you are able to provide a 2 - 4 hour weekly commitment and want to learn more about aquaponic.
Bicycle Path Cleanup
Date and Time: Ongoing
Location: San Diego
Contact: San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
San Diego County Bicycle Coalition is looking for volunteers to help us in keeping our bike paths in San Diego County clean.
Volunteer and Event Coordination
Date and Time: Ongoing
Location: San Diego
Contact:San Diego River Park Foundation 619-297-7380,volunteer@sandiegoriver.org
The San Diego River Park Foundation is an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the San Diego River back to a healthy river system and creating the San Diego River Park. If you seek to gain experience in the nonprofit arena or have previous non-profit experience, we need your help.
Bird Watching
Date and Time: Ongoing, 1st Monday of each month, 8am
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas
Contact: 760-436-3036 x206, www.sdbgarden.org
Discover the fascinating birds and the unique art of bird watching at the San Diego Botanic Garden.
Botanical Originals
Date and Time: Ongoing, 1st Sunday of each month, 9:30am
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas
Contact: 760-436-3036 x206, www.sdbgarden.org
Gift card-making with natural elements.
Docent-led Guided Tours
Date and Time: Saturdays, ongoing
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas
Contact: 760-436-3036 x206, www.sdbgarden.org
Meet at the Visitor Center to learn about plants from around the world. On the last Saturday of the month, the tour focuses on water-smart plants.
Agro-Ecology Researcher Needed
International Rescue Committee
Contact: 619 641-7510 sharon.darrough@theirc.org
The International Rescue Committee is a leading non-profit organization providing needed services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC's Food Security and Community Health Department works to increase access to fresh, affordable foods among San Diego's refugee and low-income communities. The IRC is looking for a student to develop data for research paper on connection between urban sustainable agriculture of the New Roots Community Farm and the native environment and urban habitat, including Chollas Creek. The IRC is looking for a student studying environmental issues with agriculture interest, qualitative data analysis, strong writing skills, knowledge of local habitat and landscape, interest in native plants.
Bird Nest Box Makers
Lakeside's River Park Conservancy
Contact: 619.443.4770 cindyriverpark@yahoo.com
The purpose of the volunteer Nest Box Program is to attract birds that once lived along the San Diego River in Lakeside back to this restored habitat. This segment of the San Diego River had long been the focus of extensive sand mining operations and heavy industry. Such industrial operations are coming to an end and a new phase of the river’s life is at hand; one in which nature and humanity work in harmony! Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy purchased this property in 2003 and has been busy restoring it by removing invasive species and planting California native species that will attract birds and wildlife back to the river. These critters will use this new habitat to build their homes, find food and breed in.
Friend of Point Loma Garden
San Diego River Park Foundation
Contact: 619-297-7380,volunteer@sandiegoriver.org
Weeding, watering, pruning and planting at the Point Loma Native Plant Reserve. Also helping to build community involvement in the garden and helping to create a self sustaining "Friends of the Point Loma Plant Reserve. Minimum age 16 if accompanied by adult.Prefer commitment of 3 hours per week, usually in the AM.
Friends of Tierrasanta Canyon
Tierrasanta Canyon
Contact: Roberta Froome at 858-627-0682 ; email (rfroome1@yahoo.com)
Volunteers will volunteer in a plant clean-up with the Canyon of Tierrasanta.
Parrot Education & Adoption Center
P.O Box 600423, San Diego, CA 92160
Contact: http://www.peac.org
Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) is a network of volunteers; we provide educational outreach to various groups and seek homes for foster parrots.
Island Culture Archival Support
2105 Sun Valley Rd., San Marcos, CA 92078
Contact: Brandon Oswald 760-845-5450 ; http://www.islandarchives.org/
to support the needs of these South Pacific cultural heritage institutions by helping to preserve and make accessible records created for business, accountability or cultural purposes.
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