Project ARISE

🌱 ARISE — AI-assisted Removal of Invasive Species for Environmental restoration

04/27/2026

Today, we went back to our sea lavender site at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve! 😇

We watered the baby plants that we installed back in December—they are thriving!! We also continued removing invasive sea lavender around the area to promote native growth. Then, we planted about a dozen new native species atop the hill. ⛰️

It has been lovely restoring this site over time and seeing it flourish and grow! Thank you everyone who came out to help with today’s project—hope to see you all next time. 🫶

04/19/2026

On Saturday, we held our Zoology Workshop at Carmel Valley Library! 🦒

Our participants learned about the diverse animal species that make up our planet’s ecosystems and the process of evolution. Our activities included a simulation of bird beak adaptations and real shark teeth necklaces! 🦈 🌎

Thank you to our partner Carmel Valley Library! See you all at our next workshop. 😌

03/18/2026

Project ARISE Zoology Workshop (For Grades 2-6) 🦒🦁🔍

🕰 WHEN: Saturday, April 18th, 2-4pm
📍WHERE: Carmel Valley Branch Library, 3919 Townsgate Dr, San Diego, CA 92130

Explore the wonders of our Earth’s most extraordinary animals at our hands-on Zoology Workshop for grades 2-6! Participants will become young zoologists as they discover the science of evolution, simulate natural selection, and create their own shark teeth necklaces. Join us at Carmel Valley Branch Library on April 18th to learn how Earth has become home to over 7 million species of animals!

🔔 Register here—tickets are FREE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-arise-zoology-workshop-for-grades-2-6-tickets-1984940414212

✅ Hosted by San Diego Public Library & Project ARISE, certified 501c3 backed by Ashoka, Gloria Barron Prize, & more. Learn more via our website: https://www.project-arise.org/

(If you want to volunteer at the workshop, sign up on our all service event sign up sheet. 🔗)

03/15/2026

Today, we worked on the Gablewood Trailhead! 🌱

We hiked down to the patches on invasive mustard plants, and were able to pull out a lot of the plants to make room for native species to grow! 🧤

The canyon was beautiful and we worked to aid any areas in need! Thank you to everyone who came to help out today! See you next time! 👋

03/06/2026

☀️ New service opportunity!

🗓 WHEN: Sunday, March 15th, 10am-1pm

🪴 WHAT: Remove invasive mustard and other invasive species, working with park rangers to help take care of the preserve!

📍 WHERE: Gablewood Trailhead on Evans Wood Way (32.9276, -117.19096)

📎 More info in the sign-up link in bio! See you there.

02/19/2026

☀️ New service opportunity!

🗓 WHEN: Sunday, February 22nd, 9am-12pm

🪴 WHAT: Remove invasive sea lavender, plant native species, and work with park rangers to help take care of the preserve!

📍 WHERE: Los Peñasquitos Canyon preserve

📎 More info in the sign-up link in bio! See you there.

02/09/2026

Learn more about the Prevent Release of Toxic Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer (PROTECT) Act of 2026 (H.R.6990) through this graphic created by our Director of Policy!

Check out the new H.R.6990 page on our website for more detailed info.

01/11/2026

Today, we held our Ecology Explorers Workshop at the Carmel Valley Library! 🌻🔎

Together, explored the intricacies of our planet’s ecosystems and how science connects all life on Earth.
From discussing the effects of climate change to drawing our own ecosystems and creating fun take-home green onion planters, we learned lots and had even more fun!🪴🎨

Thanks to the CV library for hosting us - see you all next time. 👋

01/04/2026

Learn more about the Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 (S.2741) through this graphic created by our Director of Policy!

Check out the new S.2741 page on our website for more detailed info.

12/31/2025

On Sunday, we went back out to our sea lavender site at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve! 🏞️

We planted dozens of new native species that were gifted to the ranger team by the A.L. Clinton Foundation, bringing new life to this long-term restoration site. 🪴🪏

It’s been lovely watching and helping this site heal over the last year and a half! Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer this holiday season, and see you all next time. 🙌👋

12/27/2025

☀️ New service opportunity!

🗓 WHEN: Sunday, December 28th, 9am-12pm

🪴 WHAT: Remove invasive sea lavender, plant native species, and work with park rangers to help take care of the preserve!

📍 WHERE: Los Peñasquitos Canyon preserve

📎 More info in the sign-up link! See you there.

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3919 Townsgate Dr
San Diego, CA
92130-2584

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http://project-arise.org/

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