We’re back! Second Saturdays have resumed

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The City of Claremont has lifted the restrictions that prevented the Friends from holding Second Saturday events in the Park. We had a “soft open” with a few volunteers on July 10, when we were visited by Claremont Mayor Jennifer Stark, and a regular Second Saturday event on August 14.

The second Saturday volunteer program is a collaboration of the Friends of the Wilderness Park, CHWP Rangers, and City Staff.  On the second Saturday of each month, for four hours Friends’ volunteers:

  • Answer questions about the Park.
  • Provide directions (with a map that visitors can photograph).
  • Remind visitors to take adequate water for themselves and their dogs.
  • Give water and/or refillable water bottles (or a drink from a dog bowl) to those in need.
  • Remind visitors to keep dogs on leashes and not play music out loud. 
  • Hike the loop, picking up trash and answering questions along the way.

We are always looking for volunteers for Second Saturday, so if you’re interested, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Vicki Salazar at vickisalazar01@gmail.com, or if you’re in the Park, stop by and say, “Hi”.

A bagful of trash collected by some of the the Friends on the August 14 Second Saturday. ©Greg Glass.

Scenes from Second Saturday

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A dead tarantula found by a hiker.
A thirsty dog enjoys water from our dog bowl.
The 8:30-10:30 shift – Vicki, Nancy, Jim, and Terry.
Dr. John Greenwod and his dog hiked the trail and picked up trash.
A new invasive plant – Brassica fruticulosa.

December 8 was a lovely, clear day for the Second Saturday program. Here are a few scenes, including the greeters and trash picker-uppers, a thirsty dog, a tarantula, and a new invasive plant – Brassica fruticulosa (Mediterranean Cabbage or Twiggy Turnip).

Remember to Volunteer in December!

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Please join our team Saturday December 8th 2018 at the Claremont Wilderness Park!

Our Second Saturday of month volunteers will greet visitors to the park, provide maps/directions and reinforce desirable park behavior  Hike the Loop! Volunteers are welcome to hike the loop, pick up trash and assist park visitors with information along the way.

  • Two shifts (6:30-8:30 AM and 8:30-10:30 AM) at the Main Gate.
  • We meet for a brief information and safety training session at the Euro Café (Mills and Baseline) at 6:15 or 8:15 and then carpool to the entrance.  Volunteers will receive free T-shirts on the second day they volunteer!

Let us know which shift you are available to volunteer on December 8th and if you are interested in future opportunities.  We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about volunteering contact:

  Vicki Salazar   Email: vickisalazar01@gmail.com

                     Or

 Meg Mathies Email: mmathies@scrippscollege.edu

 

October is the perfect time to volunteer!

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Please join our team Saturday October 13th 2018 at the Claremont Wilderness Park!

Our Second Saturday of month volunteers will greet visitors to the park, provide maps/directions and reinforce desirable park behavior.

Hike the Loop! Volunteers are welcome to hike the loop, pick up trash and assist park visitors with information along the way.

  • Two shifts (6:30-8:30 AM and 8:30-10:30 AM) at the Main Gate.
  • We meet for a brief information and safety training session at the Euro Café (Mills and Baseline) at 6:15 or 8:15 and then carpool to the entrance.
  • Volunteers will receive free T-shirts on the second day they volunteer!

Please email Vicki Salazar (vickisalazar01@gmail.com) to let us know which shift you are available to volunteer on October 13th and if you are interested in future opportunities.  We look forward to hearing from you!

For more Volunteer Information, please contact:

Vicki Salazar – vickisalazar01@gmail.com

or Meg Mathies – mmathies@scrippscollege.edu

Please join our 2nd Saturday Program!

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Greeters

On the second Saturday of every month, Friends volunteers greet visitors to the park, provide maps, directions, water for hikers and dogs, and reinforce desirable park behavior. Volunteers are welcome to hike the loop, pick up trash, and assist park visitors with information along the way.

The next opportunity will be October 13 – please join us!

We have two 2-hr shifts in the morning at the Main Gate. Before each shift, volunteers meet for a brief information and safety training session at the Euro Café (Mills and Baseline) then carpool to the entrance.

Volunteers will receive free T-shirts (see above!) on the second day they volunteer!