ECO: Trail Restoration at Chollas Lake Park

Help Park Rangers restore the trails around Chollas Lake to improve walking paths and conserve our natural habitats.

Volunteer tasks will include: collecting cut and fallen branches, reshaping and restoring the trail using hoes, picks, shovels and other hand equipment, removing invasive species, and using a wheelbarrow to transfer removed items to the proper disposal location.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Attire: Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade so volunteers should wear sun protection such as sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

• Bring: Work gloves and a water bottle.

• Physical Requirements: Volunteers should expect bending, kneeling, lifting, and standing for the duration of the prjoect. Unfortunately this opportunity is not able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations and the space where this project takes place is not wheelchair accessible.

• Waiver: All volunteers will be required to sign the City of San Diego's liability waiver when they arrive. The waiver can be filled out in advance here. 

• ​​​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. 

About City of San Diego Parks and Recreation

The mission of the City of San Diego's Parks and Recreation department is to provide healthy, sustainable, and enriching environments for all.

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.