Our Urban Oasis

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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.

🌿 Volunteer This Week — Sweating for Wetlands 2026

Join us for three beat-the-heat mornings of fire-fuel clearing in 32nd Street Canyon, directed by a Restoration Ecologist. We're removing invasive nonnative plants to create defensible space and make room for native habitat to return.

June 26, 27 & 28 • 7–10 a.m.
Muster at C Street & the unpaved 32nd Street Utility Road

Bring sunblock, gloves, a hat, and water. Free dumpster courtesy of the Golden Hill Fire Safe Council and City of San Diego Environmental Services.

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Stay Connected to the Canyon

Be the first to hear about volunteer events, restoration projects and community efforts protecting 32nd Street Canyon.

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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!

Fact Sheet
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