ECO: North Chollas Community Park Planting Event

Help us continue our efforts to restore native habitats by joining us for a special planting event! The last event, volunteers worked hard to remove invasive Sea Lavender (Limonium perezii), which can displace native species and affect soil health. Now, it's time to take the next step and plant native plants in its place! This will help restore the habitat and promote the local ecosystem.

During this event, volunteers will plant a variety of native species in the cleared area, learn about the importance of native plants in supporting local wildlife and maintaining healthy ecosystems, and help enhance biodiversity and improve the resilience of this area. You’ll have a chance to work alongside fellow volunteers, making a tangible impact on our community and the environment.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Attire: Closed-toe shoes and long pants to protect your legs from brush are required. Wearing clothing that can get dirty is recommended. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade so volunteers should wear sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat.

• Bring: Water, work gloves, and sunglasses. All tools and supplies will be provided.

• Physical Requirements: Standing for a long period, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 10lbs. 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.

• ​​​Translation Services: A Spanish speaker will be present at this project and will be able to provide volunteer instructions in Spanish. Asistencia en español disponible el día del evento.

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.