Lakeside's River Park Conservancy

Lakeside's River Park Conservancy Hikers, birders, nature lovers welcome! The river park has 100 acres of San Diego River habitat restored from a former sand mine. Come out and enjoy our trail!

These wetlands control flooding, improve water quality, and provide a home for native species.

💚 Help Us Spread the Word!Our 25th Anniversary Gala is September 19, and we’re looking for a lot more volunteers to help...
09/02/2026

đź’š Help Us Spread the Word!

Our 25th Anniversary Gala is September 19, and we’re looking for a lot more volunteers to help us make the evening a success!

If you’re part of a local service club, community organization, business, or group that would like to get involved, we’d love to connect with you. We have several volunteer opportunities available throughout the evening.

Know a group that might be interested? Tag them below or send us a message!

Let’s celebrate 25 years of Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy together! 🌿🎉

Thanks to grant funds from the San Diego River Conservancy, the river park’s Field Crew works with East County river pro...
08/21/2026

Thanks to grant funds from the San Diego River Conservancy, the river park’s Field Crew works with East County river property owners to remove hazardous fire fuel, manage vegetation, and reduce the risks of wildfire along the San Diego River.

We try to set property owners up for success by sharing best practices for ongoing maintenance.

In that spirit, we would like to share that information here as well! By featuring one tip each month that enhances fire safety while also protecting native habitat.

Tip # 1: Lift Trees

Removing lower branches 6-10’ off the ground prevents a surface fire from climbing up into the tree canopy and spreading quickly in the wind. Strategic pruning also strengthens trees.

Meet our Bernardino Blues! Butterflies that in a trick of the light look powder blue when they fly, but have beautiful ...
08/17/2026

Meet our Bernardino Blues! Butterflies that in a trick of the light look powder blue when they fly, but have beautiful markings at rest. 🩵

🎉 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🎉We’re getting ready for our 25th Anniversary Celebration of Nature & Wildlife Gala on September 19...
08/13/2026

🎉 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🎉

We’re getting ready for our 25th Anniversary Celebration of Nature & Wildlife Gala on September 19, and we need volunteers to help make the evening a success!

We have a variety of roles available, including:

đźš— Parking lot assistance
🎟️ Guest registration
🔨 Live auction
🛍️ Silent auction
đź’ł Checkout
🙌 Guest assistance and other event support

There’s a role for everyone, and you’ll be helping us celebrate 25 years of protecting and restoring the San Diego River!

One mandatory volunteer training will be held the week before the Gala.

Interested in volunteering? Please reach out to Melissa at [email protected] to get involved or learn more about the available positions.

Come be part of this special night! đź’š

Not every willow stake we plant survives, and that’s an important part of restoration.Over the past year, our volunteers...
08/06/2026

Not every willow stake we plant survives, and that’s an important part of restoration.

Over the past year, our volunteers planted approximately 3,500 native willow stakes along the San Diego River as part of our effort to restore riparian habitat. While many have established successfully, others have not.

One of the interesting patterns we’ve observed is that willows growing near cattails and other consistently wet areas have generally had higher survival rates than those in drier locations. These observations help us better understand the river and guide future restoration efforts.

Habitat restoration is a long-term process of planting, monitoring, learning, and adapting. Every season teaches us something new, and every volunteer plays a role in that progress.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us restore the San Diego River. Your time and effort are making a lasting difference.

Interested in being part of the next planting season this September? Email us at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

What happens after planting? 🌱Restoration doesn’t end when the planting is done. One of the most important parts of our ...
07/23/2026

What happens after planting? 🌱

Restoration doesn’t end when the planting is done. One of the most important parts of our Willow Staking Project is what happens afterward: monitoring, learning, and adapting.

A small group of volunteers has been checking planted areas, removing stakes that didn’t take root, and helping us better understand what conditions help native willows succeed along the San Diego River. Every season teaches us something new, and every volunteer helps move restoration forward.

If you’d like to learn more about the Willow Project or schedule a team-building volunteer event when we resume in September, reach out to us at [email protected].

We’re looking to fill two volunteer shifts at the Lakeside Summer Stampede on July 31 and August 1, beginning at 6:30 PM...
07/11/2026

We’re looking to fill two volunteer shifts at the Lakeside Summer Stampede on July 31 and August 1, beginning at 6:30 PM each night.

Volunteers will be representing Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy, and will be sharing information with attendees about the River Park. This includes information about our habitat restoration projects, volunteer opportunities, educational programs, and the Willow Restoration Project. Be prepared to engage as many community members as possible!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to [email protected] for shift availability and more information.

07/02/2026

Recently, with help from the California Landscapers Contractors Association, we were able to complete our third annual beautification project!

This shows a continued strong partnership focused on improving and restoring our shared lands.

We are grateful for the crews who helped bring new life to this space, and for CLCA’s continued commitment to community-based restoration work.

06/26/2026

Recently at the River Park, the fence along Channel Road got a makeover!

Not only does it look much better, but we’re also working on a new opportunity for local businesses. In the near future, businesses will be able to display banners along the fence to help support Lakeside’s River Park.

Stay tuned over the next few weeks for more details, including banner rates and how to participate!

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