Join Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy’s group of Riverbed Hikers.

Help make the San Diego River safer by joining this group and hike through areas of the San Diego Riverbed in Lakeside to document trash levels, graffiti and possibly other undesirable activities.

Riverbed Walkers have special permission to walk as a group in these areas and will be lead by a biologist.

Duties:
Hike with the group regularly through areas of the San Diego Riverbed.
Observe and report areas of trash, homeless activity, fishing use, fence damage and anything out of the ordinary.
Use tools provided to pick up “light” trash as needed.

Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Possess the physical ability to walk/hike outdoors in various weather conditions and on natural terrain. The terrain in some areas would be considered moderately strenuous and some parts of the trail have substantial vegetation.
Complete and return all necessary log forms and paperwork in a timely manner.
Carry a cell phone.
Attend occasional meetings and trainings.
Must wear hiking boots and long pants to participate. Hats and sunscreen highly recommended.
Must bring a minimum of two 16 oz bottles of water to participate.

All volunteers must complete and turn in a wavier of liability before volunteering.

Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 dedicated to preserving and restoring the biological integrity and beauty of the San Diego River while integrating recreational, educational and cultural opportunities to the community.

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Lakeside, CA 92040
Founded Jun 28, 2011
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