Our Urban Oasis:

Join the Friends of the 32nd Street Canyon and protect this vital green space in San Diego.

The Friends of the 32nd Street Canyon is committed to becoming a leading voice for environmental activism in San Diego. We're currently developing engaging educational campaigns and community outreach programs to raise awareness about the canyon's vital role in our city's ecosystem. In the future, we plan to organize events like clean-up drives and native plant restoration projects, offering residents opportunities to actively participate in the canyon's preservation. Through these initiatives, we aim to build a strong community dedicated to protecting this irreplaceable natural treasure.

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Love the Canyon? Let’s Clean It Up!

Join your neighbors for a community cleanup effort and help us protect our local wildlife and preserve the natural beauty of 32nd Street Canyon. We've teamed up with I Love A Clean San Diego for this independent cleanup, allowing us to report our efforts and earn official volunteer hours!

March 30, 2025

8:30am to 10:30am

Meet at C Street Trailhead
across the street from 3265 C Street

To participate in our cleanup, all volunteers are required to sign a waiver form. This waiver ensures that everyone understands the inherent risks involved in this activity. The waiver will be available to sign on-site before we begin.

For those needing to track volunteer hours, we will also have a separate sign-in sheet available. Please make sure to sign in and out to accurately record your hours.

Questions? Contact us »

Protecting the 32nd Street Canyon

The 32nd Street Canyon is a vital green space in San Diego, offering habitat for wildlife, filtering air and water, and providing a peaceful escape for residents. However, this precious resource faces threats.

We, a group of concerned citizens, believe the 32nd Street Canyon deserves protection. We envision a future where responsible development practices coexist with the canyon's delicate ecosystem. Our goal is to build a community-driven organization, the Friends of the 32nd Street Canyon, dedicated to safeguarding this natural treasure.

Scoop the Poop: San Diego's Storm Drain Regulations

Did you know that pet waste can harm our environment if it enters storm drains? Contaminated runoff can pollute our waterways, leading to harmful algae growth and impacting aquatic life. San Diego has regulations in place to protect our beaches and ecosystems. Learn more about proper pet waste disposal and storm drain regulations to be a responsible pet owner and help keep our city clean!

Join the Movement!

We're currently gathering support from passionate individuals like you who share our concern for the canyon's future. Stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved in educational campaigns, community outreach programs, and future events like clean-up drives and native plant restoration projects. Together, we can make a difference for the 32nd Street Canyon.

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