The Friends of Ruffin Canyon (FRC) are volunteers from the Serra Mesa/Mission Village area of San Diego.

Our Mission is to:

1. foster awareness, appreciation, and community involvement in protection of Ruffin Canyon's unique habitats,
2. inform the public about the various threats to natural habitats, endangered species and wildlife living there, and
3. provide for recreational access and nature-educational opportunities, where appropriate, that respect native habitats and wildlife values.
   

Ruffin Canyon is a tributary of the San Diego River, and part of Canyonlands Park.Click for Map.

On the Calendar

Wednesdays 2:30pm-3:45pm, Ruffin Canyon Club at Taft MS

1st Saturday Canyon Care 9am-noon: 11/7/09, 12/5/09,etc.
Odd months meet at the Native Habitat Garden, just east of Taft; even ones at the west end of Shawn Av. Wear closed shoes hat. We provide snacks and drinks (bring your own container). Community Service hrs verified.

4th Monday Business Meetings: 10/26, 11/23, etc.
Meet at Taft MS Library. When school is out meet at 3132 Pasternack Pl.

San Diego Flyway Cities Coalition chose Ruffin Canyon at Shawn Av
(aka Shawn Canyon) to restore for the benefit of resident and migratory birds! Planting begins with our regular December Canyon Care.br>

Can You Help with These?

Carpentry
Youth Program
Horticulture
Office work
Outreach
Desktop publishing
Special Events
Donations: snacks, water, garden tools