Join us at the SDNHM Water Days on November 1

The San Diego Natural History Museum (SDNHM) has a great exhibit going these days called Water. It's a great exhibit so check it out. On November 1st, there will a SDNHM Family Day focusing on water and the Friends of Rose Creek will be there along with other groups working in the Rose Creek Watershed from 10 AM until 5 PM, so stop on by and learn all about the Rose Creek watershed.

From the SD Natural History Museum website:

"All life depends on it—including ours...
For centuries, the seasonal waters of the San Diego River supported native Kumeyaay communities. People continued to settle near the river and the region’s population swelled with new arrivals. Local rivers and aquifers supplied all of their water until the early 1940s.

And today?
In San Diego, we import 80–90% of our water from the Colorado River and northern California. An estimated 19% of California’s energy use relates to water collection, transportation, and treatment. Using water = using energy = CO2 emissions = climate change

Water: A California Story features photos, maps, video, and hands-on activities, natural history specimens, live animals, and more. Tips and resources for water conservation on a local and regional level are also shared. "

To find out more, click here.

There's an online photo exhibit highlight California water and even a photo or two of Rose Creek taken by one of our volunteers.

Thank you to everyone who particpated in Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday

Coastal Cleanup Day along Rose Creek was a huge success thanks to all the hard working volunteers - from the very, very young to those of us with grey hair - we did amazing work. Here's the breakdown on what you did in about two hours:

Total mileage/area cleaned by participants: 1 mile on both sides of the creek for a total of 2 miles.

Total number of participants: 86

Average weight of bag: 5lbs.

Total Weight: 929 lbs (trash) + 200 lbs couches + 50 lbs in 2 propane tanks

Most unusual items included: water ski, grill for BBQ, 2 couches, 3 shopping carts, 1 contractor electrical cord, machete, surf board, guitar, jeans, and a cooler.

POST PARTY EVENT: Raffle held--raffled off tote bags, Sea World passes, Birch Aquarium passes, Hornblower cruise passes, event posters, See's Candy, 2 t-shirts. And everyone got to enjoy ice cream treats courtesy of Campland on the Bay.

Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts participating: 18 - GO SCOUTS! Just an FYI, some of these kids were four and five years old! An amazing group!

Native Plant Weeding & Water Saturday, October 11 @ 10 AM

The Nature School - Native Plant Garden Maintenance *

Join us for Native Plant Gardening on Saturday September 13 from 10 AM until noon.

Meet behind the Rose Creek Cottage 2525 Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach. Park on Fogg Street just South of Garnet.

Join the Friends of Rose Creek on the Second Saturday of every month from 10 AM until Noon while we work on The Nature School’s native plant interpretive garden behind Rose Creek Cottage. Enjoy weeding, watering and planting native species and get involved with your creek and your community.

Easy one to two hours project - great for children of all ages. However, due to liability concerns, all minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the event.

Perfect for community service credit hours. Please wear sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, and a hat. Volunteers should bring water and heavy-duty work or gardening gloves. More information Karin Zirk 858-405-7503 or kzirk@earthlink.net

* Part of the Rose Creek Wetlands & Salt Marsh Restoration and Nature Education Preserve project by The Nature Institute. New habitat restoration supported by The Nature Institute and the City of San Diego Environmental Services Dept.

Monthly Meeting Wednesday, October 8 @ 6:00 PM

Inviting all residents, business owners, recreational users and others who have an interest in Rose Creek.

~ We meet the Second Wednesday of every month ~

Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8

Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond Street (one block south of Ingraham @ Gresham/Diamond) Enter on Gresham St.

For more information, contact Karin 858-405-7503.

Agenda
* Update on Watershed Assessment before City Council
* Update on getting trash cans along the lower portion of creek
* UCSD Internship
* California Coastal Cleanup Day Wrapup
* Mission Bay Leasehold Funds on November Ballot (continued from August & September)
* Our booth at the Natural History Museum's Exhibit on Water in November
* Live Stream Discharge by City of SD Wastewater report
* Porta Potties for Rose Creek
* More topics TBA