ECO: Creek Day

Paradise Creek is a salt marsh creek that flows into the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It was once an eyesore in the community with collections of trash, but is now an educational destination with a community garden.
Volunteers are needed to maintain restoration of the creek and prevent trash from flowing out to the ocean.
Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes
Key Responsibilities:
Picking up trash
Outdoors cleaning
Weeding
Skills & Qualifications:
Interest in environmental conservation and community improvement
Comfortable working outdoors and doing light physical labor
Able to follow directions and safety procedures
Gardening or invasive plant ID skills are helpful, but not required
Must be respectful of the habitat and surrounding community
Training Provided:
On-site training provided at the beginning of the shift
Staff or site leaders will provide safety instructions, cleanup protocols, and native/invasive plant guidance
Attire: Wearing outdoor work clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes is recommended. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade. Volunteers should wear sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat
Bring: All tools and supplies will be provided. You may want to bring your own work gloves
Physical Requirements: Some gardening type skills may help. This project is able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations. Unfortunately the space where this project takes place is only somewhat wheelchair accessible
Weather: Volunteers will be notified the morning of the event if it is being canceled due to inclement weather
About Paradise Creek Educational Park Inc.
Paradise Creek Educational Park Inc. (PCEPI) advocates for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the salt marsh habitats of Na