ECO: Mind the Trails and Creeks

Summer is approaching and with it comes community members wanting to be out and about enjoying nature. Join San Diego Canyonlands in keeping the trails at Hollywood Canyon clear of invasive vegetation so that trail users know where to stay. Your efforts will help prevent the unnecessary erosion and damage to native plants that happens when hikers venture off trail.

Volunteers will remove invasive plants, gather them together, and carry them out of the canyon. 

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Attire: Wear sturdy shoes or boots (closed-toe shoes are required), comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty (long pants), and sun protection (hat and sunscreen). This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade. 

• Bring: Reusable water bottle. Water, tools and gloves are provided.

• Physical Requirements: These events are flexible, but we ask that volunteers are comfortable with hiking short distances, bending, and physically removing weeds with hands and tools. A positive mental attitude and a willingness to have fun is mandatory! Unfortunately the space where this project takes place is not wheelchair accessible.

• Waiver: Volunteers under the age 18 will need a San Diego Canyonlands Youth Waiver signed by their parent/guardian before the project starts. 

• Weather: San Diego Canyonlands' projects are rarely canceled due to weather. If necessary, the event will be canceled the morning of the project.

• Membership: If you would not like access to the service projects on our calendar and would just like to attend the project, you can sign up as a free Community Emergency Support Member during registration. 

• Note: There will not be a restroom available at this project space.

About San Diego Canyonlands

San Diego Canyonlands' mission is to promote, protect and restore the natural habitats in San Diego County's canyons and creeks. They do this by fostering education and ongoing community involvement in stewardship and advocacy, and by collaborating with other organizations.

This volunteer opportunity is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. 

By registering for this opportunity, you are agreeing to stay connected with future Climate Action events through California Volunteers and the Climate Action Corps. If you do not consent, please email info@handsonsandiego.org to opt-out.