Work Parties

February 9, 2008
Saturday from 9 am to 12 noon
Plant Propagation and Habitat Restoration at Border Field State Park

The Tijuana Estuary is offering a unique opportunity to learn about riparian plant propagation while restoring wildlife habitat. In the final weeks before bird-nesting season, we really need your help to improve this area. Volunteers will remove invasive vegetation while small groups take turns working with the Reserve's Stewardship Coordinator to learn about major riparian plants, take cuttings, and plant cuttings at the restoration site. The entire community is invited - community groups and families are welcome.

All volunteers under 18 must either bring a parent with them OR bring a parent-signed permission form, available by request. Volunteers must work in long pants and boots or sturdy shoes and should wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats. We will provide work gloves and tools.

Meet at Border Field State Park's entrance gate for a quick project orientation, and then we'll pick up our tools and get to work. You don't need any special skills to volunteer - only a willingness to learn, work hard, and get your hands dirty!

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Emerson at semerson@parks.ca.gov or 619.575.3613 x330 for more information.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From the I-5 South, exit Coronado Avenue in Imperial Beach. Go straight from the off-ramp onto Hollister Street. Continue down Hollister until you reach Monument Road. Turn right (West) on Monument Road until you reach the park entrance. Park in the lot to your left.

Due to unpredictable road conditions, this project will be cancelled if it is raining on Saturday morning.

January 26, 2008

Saturday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon)
32nd Street Canyon in Golden Hill

Be Part of a Modern Canyon Chain Gang
Can You Dig It?

We're preparing holes to receive 700 plants,
Thanks to the Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project Small Grant Program

32nd Street Canyon in Golden Hill

From 30th Street, follow C Street east past 32nd St, down the hill.
Park. Walk in to the north about 300 feet.
Wear sunscreen, hat and gloves.
If you have a wheelbarrow, a shovel and/or trowel, please bring them.
Bring water.
Questions? Call Tershia 619/929-7630

Work Party at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Saturday, January 26th
9:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon)

We'll have 150 new native plants to be added to the garden area.
There are lots of crown daisies and tumbleweed seedlings that should be removed.

Meet at the roped area about 50 yards south of the lower parking lot off Ladara Street.
Bring drinking water and sunscreen.
There will be some tools provided, but please bring a shovel, hoe or trowel if convenient.
Hula hoes are particularly useful this time for weed removal.

Contact David Kimball if you have questions at (619) 244-4975 or kimballd@cox.net