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Restoring the Sycamore riverbank: a volunteer-led project in San Diego

Volunteers are restoring the Sycamore riverbank in San Diego; $1,750 covers saplings, tools and waste removal.

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Nolan T. Owens
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San Diego
The Sycamore riverbank has been used as an informal dump for years. This March, 31 neighbors turned up for a first cleanup, filling 79 bags in a single morning. Now we want to restore it for good. We have a plan agreed with the district council, including native species selected by a local botanist. The area floods more each year, and fish have returned for the first time in a decade after our first cleanup. Restoring it will protect homes and bring back shade. All the labor is volunteered. We just need materials. Funds buy saplings, gloves, bags, hire of a skip, and signage. Where the $1,750 goes: • Native saplings and stakes: $1,200 • Tools and protective gear: $370 • Signage and educational materials: $180 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#environment#tree-planting#cleanup

Updates from Nolan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($179). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and the plan for signage and educational materials is now scheduled.

  3. Update from San Diego: I met with the nursery and confirmed the amounts. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Kennedy L. Lamb 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Nolan all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

  • José G. Herrera 🇲🇽 · $10

    “Every little bit. Hope the June deadline works out. - Puebla”

  • Eun-kyung Ga-eun Jung 🇰🇷 · $25

    “Praying for you. Small amount but sent with love. - Busan”

  • Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $74
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    “Blessings. Thought of Nolan all day after reading this. - Accra”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $20

    “Every little bit. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Ibadan”

  • Tiffany Carr 🇬🇧 · $25

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  • Francisca Bruna Dias🇧🇷Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Willow Graham🇦🇺Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Mahesh P. Shukla🇮🇳Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Eliana Burrell🇺🇸Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Ishrat Rina Rahman

    Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 27 people at work!

    • Ilham Dedi Pane

      Sending strength. More neighborhoods should do this. Thinking of San Diego!

      $339 raised of $1,750

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