River Restoration Days are a volunteer stewardship event jointly organized by the San Joaquin River Conservancy and the Sierra Resource Conservation District, held at the Conservancy's Headquarters, to support ongoing river‑corridor restoration. Volunteers typically help with activities such as invasive vegetation removal, trail and access maintenance, habitat restoration, fuel‑load reduction, and general site cleanup—work that aligns with SRCD’s larger restoration and land‑management services on Conservancy properties.

The event is part of the Conservancy’s broader nature‑based solutions and community‑engagement efforts and is listed on the Conservancy’s upcoming events calendar as “River Restoration Volunteer Day”.

This month's river restoration day will also include a free native plant giveaway.

Participants will also have to opportunity to canoe with RiverTree Volunteers on a guided paddle that connects people to the river. For a lot of our paddlers it is the first time they have been on the San Joaquin at all — and it is hard to stay indifferent to a river once you have been out on it.

Pease wear appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoor activities. 

At our Compost Hubs, food scraps collected from the community are transformed into nutrient-rich compost, and we need your help to make it happen! As a Compost Hub Support Volunteer, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside our knowledgeable Compost Managers. Get ready to leave feeling accomplished, a little sweaty, and brimming with new compost knowledge.

ABOUT ACTIVITY:
Roll up your sleeves and dive into a variety of engaging activities, whether it’s managing a three-bin system, tending to a compost pile, sifting finished compost, or exploring a mix of everything. There’s something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned pros! Plus, our Compost Hubs are situated in LA County’s most cherished green spaces: community gardens, urban farms, and beautiful parks. Join passionate community composters, learn to turn food scraps into rich compost, and connect with the local food system.

Please register through the LA Compost event link: https://www.mobilize.us/lacompost/event/744546/ 

Take a closer look at what owls eat during this hands-on bilingual Discovery Table at the Mission Trails Visitor Center. Presented in English and Spanish as part of Latino Conservation Week, the activity invites visitors to examine owl pellets and discover the tiny bones and other clues hidden inside. MTRP volunteer Trail Guides will help participants identify what they find and learn more about owls, their prey and the role these nocturnal predators play in the park’s ecosystem.

Explore Mission Trails Regional Park en español during a special Spanish-language Guided Nature Walk offered as part of Latino Conservation Week. Spanish-speaking MTRP volunteer Trail Guides will lead this walk from the Visitor Center, sharing their knowledge of the park’s plants, wildlife, geology, history and culture along the way. The walk will take place at the same time as the regular Saturday Guided Nature Walk but will be a separate experience for visitors who prefer narration in Spanish.

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with a special bilingual edition of Reading with a Ranger at Mission Trails Regional Park. City of San Diego Park Ranger Elizabeth Delgado will lead a family-friendly storytime presented in both English and Spanish, giving young visitors a fun way to connect with nature, wildlife and the park. Families are invited to settle in, listen together and learn more about the natural world through stories and conversation.

Let's take a walk and practice birding in English and Spanish! Binoculars are available to borrow. Walk is approximately 1.5 miles on flat, rocky trails. For adults and children ages 7 and up. Free.

¡Vamos de paseo y practicaremos la observación de aves en inglés y castellano! Hay binoculares disponibles para prestar. La caminata es de aproximadamente 1,5 millas (2,4 km) por senderos pedregosos y planos. Para adultos y niños de 7 años y mayores.

Join us during Latino Conservation Week as we walk across the Oceano Dunes Preserve to the shoreline to learn about this unique habitat and ways to conserve it. Conservation begins by connecting with nature and the land. Let's get to know the Oceano Dunes Preserve.

Latino Outdoors Central Coast will participate in the annual California Coastal Cleanup Day coordinated by the California Coastal Commission. In San Luis Obispo County, ECOSLO coordinates Creeks to Coast Cleanup. This year, Latino Outdoors will help cleanup at Oso Flaco Lake.

Participating in Coastal Cleanup Day fits right in with Latino Conservation Week which is September 12-20, 2026. Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources.

Register today and help keep our local environment clean. All ages welcome!

Join us for a fun afternoon! Our youth and family-friendly event seeks out Coachella Valley youth of all ages to register to visit the Whitewater Preserve accompanied by our COFEM Conservation Program Lead to learn more about water conservation, habitat and aquifer restoration in the Coachella Valley. Walk along the river, discover a new habitat and engage with other likeminded folks.

Transportation, food and drinks will be provided. 

Dress in closed toe shoes and bring your own water bottle. We will have some cold water onsite.

Our Water Conservation Walk is supported by a Latino Conservation Week grant from Hispanic Access Foundation.

 ¡Ven a explorar la bahía de San Francisco con tu familia! 

¡Acompáñanos en MSI para un evento presencial donde celebraremos y fortaleceremos el conocimiento sobre nuestra bahía local! Este encuentro es la oportunidad perfecta para conectar con la comunidad, compartir ideas y aprender cómo podemos proteger nuestra bahía juntos. Ven a interactuar directamente con la Bahía de San Francisco, descubre animales increíbles y aprende sobre las conexiones que nos unen a todos. ¡No te lo pierdas: la bahía depende de nosotros!

Todos los participantes necesitan una entrada. Todos deben tener un mínimo de 5 años.

Actividades:

Para participar es necesario registrarse; los niños no pueden ingresar sin un pariente.

La participación es gratuita, pero es necesario registrarse. Registrarse aqui: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nuestra-bahia-nuestro-futuro-empowering-local-conservation-at-msi-tickets-1998249888207 

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Come explore the San Francisco Baywith your family!

Join us at MSI for an in-person event where we will celebrate and strengthen local Bay understanding! This gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with the community, share ideas, and learn how we can protect our bay together. Come get hands-on with the San Francisco Bay, explore incredible animals, and learn how we are all connected. Don't miss out—the bay depends on us!

All participants need a ticket. Everyone must be at least 5 years old.

Activities:

It is necessary to register to participate; children cannot participate without a guardian.

Participation is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nuestra-bahia-nuestro-futuro-empowering-local-conservation-at-msi-tickets-1998249888207