Canyon Day

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Canyon Day at Mesa College

About Our 2nd Annual Canyon Day -- IT'S FREE!

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Watch the student-produced YouTube video of our 2008 Canyon Clean-up!

If you love canyons, you’ll love Canyon Day! We invite students, faculty, staff and the community to join us for San Diego Mesa College's Canyon Day. Canyon Day is a free community celebration that focuses on outreach, education and awareness around the issues of conservation of the environment and preservation of Tecolote Canyon. Canyon Day is made possible through the efforts of the students and faculty of Mesa College, community partners, and especially our fantastic volunteers!
Click here for a full list of our community and business partners.

Volunteers, student clubs, community members and business partners are welcome to participate in both the Canyon Clean-up and Canyon Day!


  • Canyon Day, Saturday, April 18, 2009


    • 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    • San Diego Mesa College at the P-100/200 buildings (Nursery/Landscape Facility) near the corner of Genesee and Marlesta
    • Parking: Free parking is available at Student Parking Lot 1. Follow signs and walk down the hill to the P100/200 Buildings.
    • Free Activities!
    Canyon Talks & Walks; Organic Gardening, Tips, Demonstrations and Tours of the Mesa College Organic Garden

    Children’s Activities Area

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    Walk and Learn Poster Displays
    * Guided Canyon Walks
    * Organic Gardening Workshops
    * Children's Activity Area
    * Talks: History of Tecolote Canyon; Canyon Plants and Critters
    * Fun for Kids and Families

    Canyon Classroom, Friday, April 17, 2009
    More than 50 second graders from Alcott Elementary school will participate in canyon walks and talks, garden tours and craft activities. If you would like your elementary school to be considered for 2010, please call 619-388-2759.

    Canyon Cleanup, Saturday, March 28, 2009

    •9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    •Volunteers meet at the P-100/200 buildings (Nursery/Landscape Facility) near the corner of Genesee and Marlesta.
    •Not recommended for children under 14 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.




    Goal

    In collaboration with representatives of the various communities surrounding Mesa College, create a for a community celebration that focuses on outreach, education and awareness around the issues of conservation of the environment and preservation of the Tecolote Canyon.

    Contact Information

    Prof. Don Barrie, Co-Chair
    619-388-2942
    dbarrie@sdmesa.edu

    Lina Heil, Co-Chair and
    Media Contact
    619-388-2759
    lheil@sdmesd.edu

    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