The California State Parks Foundation is hosting a Park Champion event this August at the top of Mount San Jacinto.
If you’ve got the time, volunteer to help clear the hiking trails of debris left by the recent rainstorms so we can make the the trails more accessible to all!
The event takes place Saturday, August 3, 8:30am to 1:30pm
FREE TRAMWAY TICKETS AND BACKPACK CAMPING on Fri & Sat.
Kids over 10 welcome with a legal guardian.
The California State Parks Foundation’s Park Champions Program hosts volunteer days in state parks throughout California to help make a difference in how our parks are maintained. From the website:
CSPF’s Park Champions Program holds volunteer work days in state parks across California. This program was created in response to the unprecedented budget cuts and closures that California State Parks face right now. In partnership with California State Parks, Park Champions provide consistent, sustainable volunteer support in the areas of park maintenance and beautification.
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