Hello, and welcome to the Unscripted Non-Profit Green podcast. I'm your host, Nathan Short. Today, we're spotlighting upcoming community cleanup events in San Diego, focusing on opportunities happening within the next week. Engaging in these events is a fantastic way to contribute to environmental preservation and connect with like-minded individuals.​

Fiesta Island Trash Cleanup by Rock N' Block

Kicking off our list is the Fiesta Island Trash Cleanup, organized by Rock N' Block San Diego. This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Volunteers will gather at 1519 Fiesta Island Road in San Diego to participate in this Adopt-a-Spot beach cleanup initiative. RSVP

Rock N' Block will provide necessary supplies, including gloves, bags, vests, and buckets. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable attire, bring sun protection, and carry a water bottle. This family-friendly event welcomes friends, families, and even four-legged companions to help preserve the natural beauty of Fiesta Island.

To ensure adequate supplies, an RSVP is required. You can find more details and RSVP at their website.​

Litter Free La Mesa: Alvarado Avenue and Stormwater Channel Neighborhood Cleanup

Also on Saturday, March 29, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the City of La Mesa, is hosting a litter cleanup event. Volunteers will focus on diverting litter from local watersheds to prevent it from reaching the Pacific Ocean. Participants should wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, and bring sun protection. For more information and to register, visit I Love A Clean San Diego's events page.​

Compost Giveaway at Lake Murray Park

For those interested in sustainable gardening, there's a Compost Giveaway event on Saturday, March 29, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lake Murray Park, located at 6320 Murray Park Circle, San Diego. This event is exclusively for City of San Diego residents. It's a great opportunity to enrich your garden soil while supporting the city's waste reduction efforts. Details are available on I Love A Clean San Diego's website.​

Sunset Sweep: Manzanita Canyon

Looking ahead, on Thursday, April 10, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, there's the Sunset Sweep at Manzanita Canyon. Organized by I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego, this litter cleanup aims to protect our watersheds and prevent pollution from reaching the ocean. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and bring sun protection. More information can be found on I Love A Clean San Diego's events page.​

Please keep in mind that weather conditions can change, so it's advisable to check the latest forecast closer to the event dates.​

Participating in these community cleanups is a meaningful way to contribute to the health of our environment and foster a sense of community. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to environmental activism, your efforts make a significant impact. For more information on these events and to register, please visit the respective organizers' websites.​

Thank you for tuning in to the Unscripted Non-Profit Green podcast. Until next time, let's keep our communities clean and green.

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This is a quick community cleanup roundup:

A recent community trash cleanup took place in Cookville, Tennessee, organized by Keep Putnam County Beautiful. Volunteers gathered to clean up litter and debris in various public spaces, helping to improve the appearance and safety of the neighborhood. 

Michael McDougald recently sponsored a beach based trash cleanup in Sarasota with Community Clean Links bringing 20 volunteers together on Siesta Beach to pick up debris from the recent hurricane.

As part of our social enterprise, Community Clean Links, we're interviewing teams who are making a difference in their community by cleaning up trash, helping those in need and improving our world.