Friends Of Rose Canyon

Programs: Educational activities objective: to connect people with nature; to educate and inspire people to support environmental protection and restoration, particularly in rose canyon and the rose creek watershed. 96 events involving over 3,350 participants. A. Conducted guided nature walks for school groups, scout groups, and the general public in rose canyon and marian bear parks in the rose creek watershed. B. Provided in-class presentations about local wildlife and their habitat needs; provided in-class binocular lessons to prepare students for canyon walks. C. Engaged volunteers in stewardship projects in rose canyon. D. Participated in july 4th all-day outreach event, reaching over 300 people. E. Applied for grants to support our education programs.

research, advocacy, lobbying, legal action objective: to protect the rose creek watershed from negative impacts and to support its preservation and restoration. A. Reviewed public records, attended meetings, and collaborated with other organizations on issues related to the rose creek watershed. B. Communicated with decision makers and their staff members. C. Worked with legal consultants to analyze legal issues related to the rose creek watershed. D. Regularly monitored rose canyon and communicated with rangers and other responsible parties about restoration and other issues related to rose canyon. E. Documented via photos and videos a railroad construction project in rose canyon and communicated with public agencies about issues related to its environmental impacts and revegetation. F. Informed supporters of friends of rose canyon and the general public about issues related to rose canyon and the rose creek watershed, and engaged them in contacting decision makers and attending public meetings to oppose environmentally destructive projects and support environmentally beneficial projects. G. Attended public workshops on restoration proposals for mission bay (the mouth of the rose creek watershed); provided public comments on various restoration proposals.

environmental restoration in the rose creek watershed objective: to remove invasive non-native plants and restore native plants. A. Engaged volunteers in removal of invasive, non-native species. B. Monitored rose canyon for invasive plants and communicated with park rangers and volunteers about removing them. C. Supported the work of other environmental groups to resore habitat at the mouth of the rose creek watershed in mission bay (also see "g" in research, advocacy, etc. )