Conservation

River Stewards

COME JOIN US AT THE RIVER!

River Stewards are volunteers who are instrumental in maintaining the San Joaquin River Parkway. River Stewards are the driving force of the River Parkway Trust’s Land Stewardship programs, which include habitat restoration, removal of invasive exotic plants, trail maintenance, and river cleanup events. Here are a few things you need to know about River Stewards volunteer events:

• River Stewards Workdays typically start at 9:00am and end at noon.
• A brief tutorial is provided before each project begins
• Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for most activities.
• We encourage participants to bring their own reuseable water bottles

If you are planning to attend an upcoming workday and you are a new volunteer, please print and fill out a copy of our Volunteer Service Agreement and bring it with you to the workday. This is especially important for volunteers under the age of 18--you must bring a release signed by your parent or guardian in order to participate. If you are participating in an activity that includes canoeing, please download the Canoe Liability Release and bring it with you on the day of the event.

More River Stewards Info

Upcoming Workdays

California Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: TBA

Join the River Stewards and participate in the 26th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day! In 2009, more than 80,600 volunteers helped to clean up California by collecting more than a million pounds of trash and recyclables along the state's waterways. This will be a land based event where we will collect trash along the San Joaquin River Parkway. More details to come soon.

Weed Warriors
Saturday, October 9, 2010 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: Spano River Ranch (link to map)

Invasive, exotic weeds are waging biological warfare on our native riparian forests! Become a weed warrior by helping us remove Scarlet Wisteria and Giant Reed along the San Joaquin River at Spano River Ranch. Please be prepared for a short hike from the parking area to the project site at the river's edge.

Fall Restoration Planting
Saturday, November 6, 13, and 20 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: Jensen River Ranch

Help us to restore the native habitat of the San Joaquin River Parkway and make a lasting impression on Fresno's landscape by planting native trees and shrubs at Jensen River Ranch.

Weed Warriors
Saturday, December 4, 2010 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: Spano River Ranch

Invasive, exotic weeds are waging biological warfare on our native riparian forests! Become a weed warrior by helping us remove Scarlet Wisteria and Giant Reed along the San Joaquin River at Spano River Ranch. Please be prepared for a short hike from the parking area to the project site at the river's edge.

RIVER STEWARDS NEWS

January 2010

For more information please contact Project Manager Lina Valenzuela at 559-248-8480 ext 106 or linav@riverparkway.org.