When will I be sent my Service Hours?

Please allow up to seven days after the event to receive your paperwork. If you do not receive it, please email us at recycleforveterans@gmail.com

Is this open to the public?

Yes! All of our events are open and free for the public to volunteer. Volunteers must be 18+ to register

Due to rough terrain we limit the age range to be 18+. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Saturday, May 25

San Diego River Cleanup with Local Veterans & Community

Join Local Veterans and Active Duty for a Cleanup! #MakeAnImpact

By Recycle For Veterans

Select date and time

Sat, May 25, 2024 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM PDT

Location

Forester Creek

8665 Argent Street Santee, CA 92071

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Check In & Kick Off

We will make a school circle around our Eco Warrior who is kicking off the event. During this quick brief, we will go over the route, safety instructions, and any special announcements. Please find a...

9:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Service the Area

We will kick off the cleanup by following the designated route and servicing the area for trash, recyclables, and debris. (Around 1-3 miles of rough terrain or sand)

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Education Brief & Closing Remarks

After the trash has been collected, our Team and partners will close out the event by educating the volunteers on conservation, sustainability, environmentalism, and how your impact makes a differenc...

About this event

The San Diego River Foundation Recycle For Veterans Collaborative Event

Join your local Veterans and community for a River cleanup! This free event is to help preserve our beautiful San Diego River and its surrounding environments. Volunteers will be tackling plastic debris and litter that accumulates in the River before it flows out into the ocean and lakes.

Location:

8665 Argent Street, Santee CA 92071. Please park anywhere on Argent St or Prospect Ave. Please do not park in the brewery parking lot.

Meet Location Map Link:

Google: Forester Creek Meeting Location (East)
Apple: Forester Creek Meeting Location (East)

Arrive by 15 minutes prior for prompt check-in and to secure parking.
See an RFV representative to check-in to be handed your bag and gloves.
Wear dirt-friendly attire; long pants and sleeves advised. Consider hats and sunscreen for protection.
Only closed-toe, sturdy footwear is permitted. No sandals or flats allowed.
Bring a reusable water bottle to minimize plastic use.
Light rain won’t cause cancellation.
All necessary tools and supplies will be provided.
Community service hours and Letters of Appreciation are verifiable for those who require them and check in.
There are no restrooms on site; please make prior arrangements.
For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event.

We love to support local businesses so we make it our mission to get a bite to eat and/or get a drink with the other Veterans and volunteers who came out at a local eatery.

The San Diego River Park Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of the San Diego River and to creating a better quality of life for our community through the creation of a park system the length of the 52-mile river. Our programs, projects, and events are designed to connect people to our historic San Diego River and empower the community to steward and celebrate it.

Recycle For Veterans is a proud partner have been since 2021.

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Our mission is to remove trash from our planet by empowering Veterans to clean our communities. We accomplish our mission by having Veteran operated teams organize cleanups throughout the U.S. In return, we are giving Veterans a chance to recycle their leadership skills and continue our service in a different and equally important way.

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