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Los Angeles

Habitat Restoration Days - Madrona Marsh Preserve

Help restore wildflowers, trees and shrubs that once existed 200 years ago at the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Everyone is invited to help planting, weeding, and collecting and growing seeds in this rewarding work project. Hours are every second Saturday of the month. Morning maintenance is done from 9 a.m. - Noon every Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 310-32-MARSH.

Environmental Charter High School

WEC has adopted a new charter high school in Lawndale committed to environmental education of its students. We started our support for the school with a financial contribution and have had meetings with the director and faculty to explore other ways WEC can support them.

The High School's Environmental Science Education Program will begin an environmental science education program this fall. This year's theme is "Plastics are Forever." The program will include classroom, laboratory and field components. WEC will help by joining the students during some of their laboratory and field sessions to help guide them in their projects, keep them engaged with the assignments and maybe even provide some real world perspective. We need volunteers. Urte Barker is coordinating the program, so get in touch with her if you want to participate - udbarker@ix.netcom.com.

Specifically, ECHS is also looking for guest lecturers to present information on a variety of topics, including: Chemistry of plastic in the environment, Surface run-off regulations, Economics of managing plastic, Surface run-off control technologies, Plastic recycling and disposal technologies .

The El Dorado Nature Center

We need you to keep The El Dorado Nature Center thriving. From Trail Maintenance to working in the bookstore, we've got a job for you! Call 562-570-1749 to line up your opportunity to join the Center's family of environmental champions.

Orange County

Orange County Bolsa Chica Conservancy

BCC needs volunteers on an ongoing basis for a Weekend Host at the Interpretive Center, maintenance services and for its Water Quality Team. Training is provided. Service Day is the last Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. in the South Parking Lot. Interpretive Center Hosts work two hour shifts daily, and water quality monitoring is done weekly every Friday at 8:30 a.m. Please contact Les Riddell at the BCC office for more information at 714-846-1114.

San Diego

SDG&E Lighting Turn-in Program

SDG&E's Lighting Turn-In Program replaces energy-draining incandescent bulbs with more efficient ENERGY STAR® compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) at no cost.

The program consists of dozens of community events held throughout SDG&E's service territory and coordinated through an extensive network of community organizations and government agencies. Offer is based on a one-for-one exchange. Lighting exchange is limited to five light bulbs per household per year from the date last received. California ID and SDG&E bill required. Please check SDG&E's website for a list of upcoming events. http://www.sdge.com/residential/turninEvents.shtml
 

San Diego River Park - Lakeside Conservancy

The San Diego River Park - Lakeside Conservancy is a river and community development organization dedicated to acquiring and restoring critical riparian habitat, while creating an urban park with recreation opportunities and open space for youths, families and seniors. Our vision includes over 125 acres of river habitat restoration, a comprehensive water quality and pollution control strategy, a Nature and Cultural Center, trails for hiking, riding and walking, a complex of multi-purpose ball fields, and a Heritage Park for displaced historical buildings.

This park will take the efforts of many and we need your help. Large or small we have many volunteer opportunities available. Please contact Cindy Collins at cindyriverpark@yahoo.com or at 619-443-4770. Please visit our website at www.lakesideriverpark.org.

City of San Diego Canyon Watchers Program

The City of San Diego Canyon Watchers programs utilizes local residents to find sewer spills in the canyons of San Diego. When a sewer spill occurs in a street or on private property, that spill is usually reported to the Metropolitan Wastewater Department within minutes. In a canyon, such a spill may go undetected for days. If while on your canyon walk you see: sewage or a foamy discharge spilling from a manhole; sewage flowing down a canyon; a damaged or vandalized manhole; an exposed sewer pipe; or an unsecured manhole - one without a cross bar or recessed bolts - Call the Sewer Spill Hotline at (619) 515-3525. To get involved with the Canyon Watchers Program, call our Public Information Line at (858) 292-6484 or email the Metropolitan Wastewater Department at mwwd@sandiego.gov.

Litter and Storm Drains

Think Blue is the City of San Diego's storm water pollution prevention education program. This month the program focuses on litter in storm drains and what you can do to reduce waste and to prevent trash from entering the storm drain. Here are some things you can do to Think Blue:

   * Always set an example by not littering
   * Keep your yard clean and free of things that can blow into the storm drain
   * Make sure garbage can lids are on tight when trash is thrown out
   * Use a litterbag in your car
   * When you visit the beach or a park, throw litter away in the garbage cans provided.

If you would like more information, or a free Think Blue kit, please call 1-888-Think-Blue.

"Love Our Lagoon" - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

Torrey Pines State Reserve invites you to participate in the continuing effort to restore and protect the Los Penasquitos Marsh Natural Preserve and wildlife corridors. Volunteers will assist park staff in the removal of exotic plants (non-native species)

For more information, visit their website at www.torreypine.org and click on Volunteering.

regarding this issue, or would like to lend a helping hand, contact Allison at 619-223-9218.

San Diego Audubon Society

The San Diego Audubon Society is working on a wide range of issues related to land use and growth. Volunteers are always needed. The Conservation Committee meets the last Monday of the month from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the Society's office at 4891 Pacific Highway, Suite 112. All are welcome. For more information, contact Allison Rolfe at sdaudubon@yahoo.com.

Trail Restoration at Mission Trails - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Mission Trails Regional Park encompasses nearly 5800 acres of both natural and developed recreational areas. Mission Trails is always in need of volunteers to help with trail restoration and other maintenance duties. Please call 619-668-3277 or check out their web site at www.MTRP.org.

Famosa Slough Treatment Ponds - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Famosa Slough Treatment Ponds need volunteers to assist with weeding, watering and planting. Days and times are open. Please contact Friends of Famosa Slough at 619-224-4591 or visit the webpage : http://www.geocities.com/famosa_slough/ for more information.

San Dieguito River Park

Volunteers are needed for patrols, Boy Scout projects, trail maintenance and habitat rehabilitation at the San Diequito River Park. Trail maintenance is done every second Sunday, and habitat rehabilitation volunteers meet the third Saturday of each month at Lake Hodges, Escondido and San Pasqual Valley areas. Information: 858-674-2275, Ext. 14.Contact Dolores at 858-674-2274 Ext 14. for more information.

Volunteers needed for trail maintenance

The Fallbrook Land Conservancy trails committee needs volunteers to repair and maintain trails. Information: 760-451-0864.

Jack's Pond Park and Wildlife Discovery Center, San Marcos

The park and center need volunteers to assist visitors, answer questions, maintain exhibits, lead hikes, patrol on foot or horseback and other duties. No experience necessary. Volunteers will receive instruction on the basics of plant, animal, and track identification, wildlife safety and emergency procedures. Information: 760-744-9000, Ext. 3505.

IGENERAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Keep California Beautiful Cell Phone Recycling Drive

KCB is leading a fundraising effort while helping to eliminate toxic cell phones from the waste stream. For more information, contact KCB at 1-800-CLEAN-CA.

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