Community Climate Action Day - October 3, 2026 - 2026 San Diego Community Climate Action Day

2026 San Diego Community Climate Action Day + 4th Annual Hike-A-Thon

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 9 a.m.

Los Peñasquitos Ranch House
12122 Canyonside Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92129

Spend the day outdoors and take part in service, nature, health, and wellness.

This year, San Diego Community Climate Action Day and the 4th Annual October Hike-A-Thon Kickoff will take place on the same day at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and Ranch House.

Community Climate Action Day offers hands-on projects that care for parks, green spaces, and the local community. These days are made possible by California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor partnering with local communities.

The Hike-A-Thon is an annual event led by the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, Live Well San Diego, and Nature Unplugged.

Bringing both events together makes it possible to offer more ways to take part in one place.

Come With Your People. Or Come Meet Some. There are options for many ages, interests, and skill levels.

Come on your own or bring:

• Family and friends
• Students and school groups
• Neighborhood and community groups
• Companies and work teams
• Faith groups
• Clubs and service groups
• Scout and youth groups
• Coworkers
• First-time volunteers
• Long-time volunteers

Each activity list shift times, physical needs, location, and other details. Large groups are welcome, but space may vary by project.

Sign-Up for any project below:

• Climate-Smart Tree Stewardship
• Community Garden & Planter Restoration
• Community Produce Recovery & Collection
• Event Compost & Organics Diversion Team
• Event Support Crew: Morning Setup
• Hazardous Vegetation Reduction & Wildfire Resiliency
• Hike-A-Thon Kickoff Stewardship Hike
• Historic Garden & Plant Stewardship
• Historic Orchard & Pond Stewardship
• Los Peñasquitos Creek & Riparian Habitat Restoration
• Native & Education Garden Transformation
• Outdoor Classroom & Habitat Restoration
• Preserve Entry Landscape Restoration & Tree Planting
• TRACK Trail Family Stewardship Preview

Event Schedule

• 8:30 a.m.| Volunteer check-in begins
• 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Climate Action Day + Hike-A-Thon kickoff
• 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Volunteer projects and Hike-A-Thon activities
• 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Volunteer lunch
• 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Nature and Wellness Fair

What Volunteers Receive

• An event T-shirt
• Lunch
• Tools and supplies for the project
• Access to the Nature & Wellness Fair after the project

Water refill stations will be available. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Nature & Wellness Fair

After the morning projects, spend time at the Nature & Wellness Fair.

Meet local groups. Learn about community resources. Find new ways to enjoy parks, nature, wellness, and climate action.

You do not need to volunteer in the morning to visit the fair.

Interested in Hosting a Booth?

Community groups, public agencies, nonprofits, and other organizations are invited to take part in the Nature & Wellness Fair.

The fair will give visitors a chance to learn about local programs, services, outdoor opportunities, wellness resources, climate action, and ways to get involved in the community.

Organizations that would like to host a booth can complete the Nature & Wellness Fair Exhibitor Sign-Up Form.

Bringing a Large Group?

Schools, companies, faith groups, clubs, community groups, and other organizations are welcome to volunteer together.

If you plan to bring a large group, please complete our Group Volunteer Sign-Up Form and let us know that your group would like to take part in Community Climate Action Day on October 3.

Group Volunteer Signup Form

Questions?

Have a question about Community Climate Action Day, volunteer projects, group participation, or the Nature & Wellness Fair?

Tony Richardson
parksvolunteer@sdcounty.ca.gov
(858) 966-1335

For questions about large volunteer groups, please use the Group Volunteer Sign-Up Form and note that your group is interested in the October 3 | Community Climate Action Day + 4^th Annual Hike-A-Thon.

This event is hosted in partnership with the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, Nature Unplugged, the California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, and the San Diego County Parks Society.