Community Cleanups and Recycling Events
You can also get event details on our Calendar of Events!
Upcoming Events:
We're Looking for new Creek to Bay cleanup sites!
The Creek to Bay Cleanup is one of our largest events of the year and has resulted in the removal of 1.3 million pounds of debris from sites across San Diego County over the past 9 years. This year, we are looking for new cleanup sites in need of litter removal, whether they are local canyons, creeks, street sweeps, parks, lakes, or beaches. We are particularly interested in the following areas that we have not covered in the past:
Allied Gardens
Alpine
Pine Valley
Pauma Valley
Poway
Rancho Bernardo
El Cajon
Julian
Mission Hills
Hillcrest
Borrego Springs
If you have a local site that is in need of a little love from our volunteers, please click here to submit a Cleanup Site Request Form. You can also take your volunteer experience to the next level by becoming a Site Captain for the 2012 Creek to Bay Cleanup!
Trash Trackers Cleanups
Monday February 6th, 10am - 12pm - Chollas Creek (map)
Join ILACSD as we clean up a three stretches of waterway in diverse watersheds within San Diego County as part of our Trash Trackers program. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help remove trash and debris from our local waterways, preventing it from reaching our beaches and ocean. About 10 volunteers, over the age of 16, are also needed to help us record detailed data about the debris found at these cleanups for our ongoing Trash Trackers program. These cleanups gives you an opportunity to get an in depth look at the types of trash that are ending up in local waterways. You'll be shocked to see what you find! All volunteers must sign a waiver form. An additional parent signature is required for participants under 18. For more details or to express your interest in the event, please contact Jemma De Leon at jdeleon@cleansd.org.
Cupid's Cleanup
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10-12PM
Del Mar - Powerhouse Park
Everyone knows that Valentine's Day is the perfect time to show your loved ones just how much you care about them. Why not do the same for the environment? Save the date for ILACSD's annual Cupid's Cleanup! Volunteers will help remove trash and recyclables from the sidewalks, beach, and park areas of Powerhouse Park. All volunteers must sign a waiver form. Please consider bringing your own reusable water bottle, gloves, and bucket to help cut down on waste generated from the event. If you're interested in attending or would like to learn more, contact Jemma De Leon at jdeleon@cleansd.org.
Special thanks to 98.1 SmoothFM for their promotion of our Cupid's Cleanup!
Walk the Watershed
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9AM-12PMOtay Valley Regional Park
I Love A Clean San Diego is partnering with San Diego Coastkeeper and several other environmental organizations for Walk the Watershed in Otay Valley Regional Park on Saturday, March 31st from 9AM – 12noon, with raffle and closing ceremonies until 1PM. This event has a youth focus, and we are looking for elementary school aged children to volunteer and participate in the educational fair at Finney Elementary School, located at 3950 Byrd St, San Diego, CA 92154. Participants will learn about watersheds, native wildlife, a history of Otay Valley Regional Park, and urban runoff through interactive activities in the educational fair. Next, they will take a walking tour of the watershed and participate in a restoration volunteer project. All participants will need to sign a waiver to participate. Contact Erin Reynante with SD Coastkeeper at erin@sdcoastkeeper.org to sign up to participate.
Looking for ongoing volunteer projects?
If you would like to get started volunteering right away, check out volunteer programs like Adopt-A-Beach at www.AdoptSD.org, or check out our Storm Drain Stenciling program.
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