CONNECT with the CityHow to Get Involved
The City of San Diego offers numerous volunteer opportunities to get involved with your local open space canyons, parklands and parks. Volunteering in your local canyon is an excellent way to meet your neighbors and make a positive contribution close to home.
Aquatic Adventure Kids making a difference in Swan Canyon. Click the photo to enlarge. Photo: Kathy Hudson
Volunteer opportunities include clean-up projects, invasive plant removal, habitat enhancement, and trail maintenance. There are over 30 active "Friends of Canyons" groups throughout San Diego. The I Love A Clean San Diego, Adopt-A-Beach, Clean Canyons for a Clean Coast program has 11 canyon sites listed for adoption.
If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about a "Friends" group or an adoption site in your area, please contact the Park Rangers at 619-235-5262 or view the links below.
Informational Links
The following links will provide information and guidelines related to open-space canyons and parklands.