Join Us for Canyon Day at Mesa College!
Watch the student-produced YouTube video of our 2008 Canyon Clean-up!
If you love canyons, you’ll love Canyon Day!
Middle and high school students and community members join with the students, faculty and staff of San Diego Mesa College in an annual event to clean up of a branch of Tecolote Canyon adjacent to Mesa College. The event has evolved since its launch in 2007. This year Canyon Day will focus on the clean-up of Tecolote Canyon, followed by Canyon Talks during a brown bag lunch on the grounds of the P100/200 buildings. Middle and high school students find Canyon Clean-up to be a wonderful learning activity that meets community service requirements.
CANYON CLEAN-UP -- SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cleanup: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Refreshments and talk: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
- Volunteers meet at the Tecolote Canyon trailhead near the corner of Genesee and Marlesta.
- Parking along Marlesta Drive. (Click on Canyon Day Map at left)
- Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. Children under 18 must have TWO signed waiver slips (click here for Mesa College waiver form and City of San Diego Waiver Form) or be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Closed-toed shoes required. Questions? Call 619-388-2942
Ranger Janice Lavallee of Tecolote Canyon Natural Park will lead the canyon cleanup. Canyon cleanup activities will include trash and invasive species removal. Tools and supplied are provided. Closed-toe shoes, long pants and long-sleeve shirts are required.
CANYON CLASSROOM -- FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010
Canyon Classroom is a community outreach program for local elementary school children planned and produced by students in Mesa’s teacher education program. The year we welcome students from San Diego Cooperative Charter School. If you would like your elementary school to be considered for 2011, please call 619-388-2759.
Goal
In collaboration with representatives of the various communities surrounding Mesa College, create an opportunty for community collaboration focusing on outreach, education and awareness of conservation of the environment and preservation of Tecolote Canyon.
Contact Information
Prof. Don Barrie, Co-Chair
619-388-2942
Lina Heil, Co-Chair and Media Contact
619-388-2759
Volunteers
Volunteers for both the Canyon Cleanup and Canyon Day are needed. Please call: Canyon Cleanup and Canyon Day; please call 619-388-2942.
Business Sponsorship Opportunities
Please call: 619-388-2759