32nd St Canyon Clean Up
Join your friends and neighbors for a morning of community, gardening, and nature! We have a super sized dumpster from the Fire Department and need your help to fill it up with dead vegetation and the nasty invasives. Bring your gloves and tools, or borrow some of ours.
Community Picnic!
A Year in Greater Golden Hill
It’s been a year since PGGH took root. Join us for a picnic in the park to say thank you, catch up, and build community. Bring a blanket, some food, and your fine self!
Greater Golden Hill Community Planning Group (GGHCG)
The Greater Golden Hill Planning Group meets every 3rd Tuesday. The GGHPG is a citizen organization officially recognized by City Council to advise the City on land use-based community goals and development proposals. Agendas are posted to the group’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/greater-golden-hill/planning-group
28th Street Canyon Community Design Session
PGGH is in the process of accepting a land donation for the parcels at the base of 28th Street Canyon and is preparing for the first phase of restoring the canyon to a native, fire-resilient landscape.
Building on initial community feedback, we have developed preliminary concepts for the canyon’s future. This open community session will take place on-site and will provide an opportunity to explore current canyon conditions, review what we’ve heard from neighbors, and discuss early restoration and design ideas focused on improving fire resilience, safety, habitat, and community access.
We will also share next steps and opportunities to get involved as we prepare for rehabilitation work beginning later this fall.
We are committed to making participation as accessible as possible. Opportunities will be available to engage both from the canyon rim and within the canyon itself, and Spanish-language interpretation will be provided.
Greater Golden Hill Community Planning Group (GGHCG)
The Greater Golden Hill Planning Group meets every 3rd Tuesday. The GGHPG is a citizen organization officially recognized by City Council to advise the City on land use-based community goals and development proposals. Agendas are posted to the group’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/greater-golden-hill/planning-group
GGH Canyon Collective
The Canyon Collective brings together existing canyon “Friends” groups and community members interested in starting or joining one. Representatives from active canyon groups meet on the fourth Thursday of each month to coordinate efforts, share resources, and advance the restoration, stewardship, and long-term care of our urban canyons while strengthening native habitat and wildlife corridors.
Current participants include Friends groups from 28th Street, 32nd Street, Ivy, and Switzer Canyons, and we welcome additional canyon communities to join us.
This meeting is open to anyone who cares about our canyons and wants to help protect, restore, and enhance their biodiversity, resilience, and value to the community.
Greater Golden Hill Community Planning Group (GGHCG)
The Greater Golden Hill Planning Group meets every 3rd Tuesday. The GGHPG is a citizen organization officially recognized by City Council to advise the City on land use-based community goals and development proposals. Agendas are posted to the group’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/greater-golden-hill/planning-group
GGH Canyon Collective
The Canyon Collective brings together existing canyon “Friends” groups and community members interested in starting or joining one. Representatives from active canyon groups meet on the fourth Thursday of each month to coordinate efforts, share resources, and advance the restoration, stewardship, and long-term care of our urban canyons while strengthening native habitat and wildlife corridors.
Current participants include Friends groups from 28th Street, 32nd Street, Ivy, and Switzer Canyons, and we welcome additional canyon communities to join us.
This meeting is open to anyone who cares about our canyons and wants to help protect, restore, and enhance their biodiversity, resilience, and value to the community.
Greater Golden Hill Community Planning Group (GGHCG)
The Greater Golden Hill Planning Group meets every 3rd Tuesday. The GGHPG is a citizen organization officially recognized by City Council to advise the City on land use-based community goals and development proposals. Agendas are posted to the group’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/greater-golden-hill/planning-group
GGH Canyon Collective
The Canyon Collective brings together existing canyon “Friends” groups and community members interested in starting or joining one. Representatives from active canyon groups meet on the fourth Thursday of each month to coordinate efforts, share resources, and advance the restoration, stewardship, and long-term care of our urban canyons while strengthening native habitat and wildlife corridors.
Current participants include Friends groups from 28th Street, 32nd Street, Ivy, and Switzer Canyons, and we welcome additional canyon communities to join us.
This meeting is open to anyone who cares about our canyons and wants to help protect, restore, and enhance their biodiversity, resilience, and value to the community.
Greater Golden Hill Community Planning Group (GGHCG)
The Greater Golden Hill Planning Group meets every 3rd Tuesday. The GGHPG is a citizen organization officially recognized by City Council to advise the City on land use-based community goals and development proposals. Agendas are posted to the group’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/greater-golden-hill/planning-group
GGH Canyon Collective
The Canyon Collective brings together existing canyon “Friends” groups and community members interested in starting or joining one. Representatives from active canyon groups meet on the fourth Thursday of each month to coordinate efforts, share resources, and advance the restoration, stewardship, and long-term care of our urban canyons while strengthening native habitat and wildlife corridors.
Current participants include Friends groups from 28th Street, 32nd Street, Ivy, and Switzer Canyons, and we welcome additional canyon communities to join us.
This meeting is open to anyone who cares about our canyons and wants to help protect, restore, and enhance their biodiversity, resilience, and value to the community.
Greater Golden Hill Community Planning Group (GGHCG)
The Greater Golden Hill Planning Group meets every 3rd Tuesday. The GGHPG is a citizen organization officially recognized by City Council to advise the City on land use-based community goals and development proposals. Agendas are posted to the group’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/greater-golden-hill/planning-group
Switzer Canyon Open Space Arundo Clearing
The City’s Open Space department rangers are teaming up with local community to cut Arundo (a tall non‑native plant similar to bamboo) and carrying out plant material. Everyone is welcome, and you can work at your own pace and ability level.
• Wear closed‑toed shoes
• Bring water
• Note: No restrooms on site
Building fire-resilient, low-fuel gardens that protect your home and conserve water
Join us for a discussion with renowned native landscape designer, Greg Rubin, for a discussion about how you can build fire-resilient, low fuel gardens. Greg. has decades of experience in using native plants to create beautiful gardens in various styles. These native plants are fire-resilient and drought tolerant. This is a rare opportunity, so don’t miss it!
Dump-A-Thon yard and canyon clean up event
Clear Today, Protect Tomorrow
Reducing excess vegetation around your home is one of the most immediate ways to lower wildfire risk—and it’s becoming increasingly important for maintaining insurance eligibility.
From May 1-15, the Greater Golden Hill Fire Safe Council is placing dumpsters around the perimeter of the canyons in South Park for residents to use to:
• Clear brush, leaves, and overgrowth
• Reduce fuel that can carry fire to your home
• Take a proactive step toward safeguarding your property
Locations are:
Granada & Fir St (road that ends at 28th St Canyon)
1945 33rd Street (end of Grape Street, near 34th St Canyon)
Cedar & Felton (across from 1603 Cedar)
Greater Golden Hill Community Planning Group (GGHCG)
The Greater Golden Hill Planning Group meets every 3rd Tuesday. The GGHPG is a citizen organization officially recognized by City Council to advise the City on land use-based community goals and development proposals. Agendas are posted to the group’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/greater-golden-hill/planning-group
Switzer Canyon Nature Walk and Work Party
Join neighbors and friends for a guided walk through Switzer Canyon with the City’s Open Space Rangers. Stick around afterward to help with hands-on canyon maintenance and stewardship.
Meet at the information kiosk at the bottom of Burlingame Drive.
Switzer Canyon Nature Walk and Work Party
Join neighbors and friends for a guided walk through Switzer Canyon with the City’s Open Space Rangers. Stick around afterward to help with hands-on canyon maintenance and stewardship.
Meet at the information kiosk at the bottom of Burlingame Drive.
Greater Golden Hill Community Planning Group (GGHCG)
The Greater Golden Hill Planning Group meets every 3rd Tuesday. The GGHPG is a citizen organization officially recognized by City Council to advise the City on land use-based community goals and development proposals. Agendas are posted to the group’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/greater-golden-hill/planning-group
South Park Spring Clean Up
Join your neighbors and friends for a South Park clean up! Pick up trash, pull weeds, sweep curbs and clean up sidewalks and streets. Volunteers receive a FREE lunch!
Also, free e-waste collection (no paints, hazardous materials, or batteries). Paper recycling is $5 per bankers box and tire recycling is $15 per tire
Core meeting : Fire Safe Council Focus
We invite all community members to attend this meeting to gather your input on our Fire Safe Council’s educational opportunities and priorities. The current “Spring Gardening and Home Hardening Series"“ activities include:
April 27 (6–7:30 PM, Pathfinders): Jesh Taucher (SD Canyonlands) – Ember resistant vegetation/ Defensible space around your home training/ Zone 0
June 1 (6–7:30 PM, Pathfinders): Greg Rubin – Native landscape design for fire resilience
June 1–15: Rollout of 5 large green waste dumpsters at canyon-adjacent sites, free for community use
Ongoing: Free defensible space site visits with Mike Tuke (advice and guidance for homeowners)
This is a great opportunity to get informed, share your perspective, and help us build a safer, more fire-resilient community.
No Kings Day of Nonviolence
Join the over 3,000 events across the country and 19 events in San Diego County alone, for a day of peaceful action affirming that power belongs to the people. Add your voice to promote accountability, civic participation, and nonviolent advocacy for democratic values.
Organized by the No Kings movement.
GGH Canyon Collective Planning
Friends of the Canyon members from 28th Street, 32nd Street, Ivy, and Switzer are coming together to develop a master plan for tne rehabilitation and maintenance of Greater Golden Hill’s unique canyon system. Contact info@greatergoldenhill.com for information.
32nd St Canyon Spring Cleaning: Hound the Horehound
The Friends of 32nd Canyon invite you to a “Hound the Horehound” event! This invasive weed is crowding out the native plants that local wildlife depends on. Removing it helps restore habitat, conserve water, and reduce fire risk for our community.
Come spend a little time in this beautiful canyon and help protect the natural space we all enjoy.
What: Community Spring Cleanup of 32nd Canyon
When: Sunday, March 22, 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Where: C Street Trailhead — across from 3265 C Street
South Park Spring Walkabout
🚶🏽Walkabout: Join the community in visiting local shops, restaurants and listening to great music.
Viral Video Protest of City Development
Neighborhood groups are gathering in Balboa Park to protest city development programs (ADU Bonus, Complete Communities, etc.). The event will be filmed for social media and used to urge future council members to be more responsive to community voices.
Event sponsored by San Diego United Communities.
Greater Golden Hill Community Planning Group (GGHCG)
The Greater Golden Hill Planning Group meets every 3rd Tuesday. The GGHPG is a citizen organization officially recognized by City Council to advise the City on land use-based community goals and development proposals. Agendas are posted to the group’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/greater-golden-hill/planning-group
Switzer Canyon Nature Walk and Optional Work Party
While we await the donation of the 28th Street Canyon property, we’re beginning to lay the groundwork for restoring the 28th Canyon habitat. As part of this effort, we’ll be visiting Switzer Canyon with Friends of Switzer Canyon for a guided walk through their open space. Switzer Canyon is a healthy, restored canyon with a long history of community stewardship, and this visit will give us a chance to learn from their experience as we plan for the future of 28th Canyon. Stick around afterward to help plant natives to stablize a hillside.
Community Garage Sale Fundraiser Event
Preserve Greater Golden Hill (PGGH) is excited to host a community garage sale fundraiser—and we hope you’ll be part of it! Our goal is to create a fun, neighborly event filled with great finds while raising funds to support PGGH’s work in our community. Come drop off donations and see what deals you can find.
CAL FIRE training to be a Neighborhood Fire Safety Liaison
Neighborhood Fire Safety Liaisons
Train to do defensible space and home hardening assessments!
The Greater Golden Hill Fire Safe Council is becoming a “qualified entity” for bringing skilled persons to support our neighborhoods fire resiliency. Cal Fire and San Diego County provide 2 days of training to individuals who are part of a local Fire Council to learn:
Defensible Space requirements and best practices
Home Hardening and retrofitting
Wildfire history, laws, research, and assessments
Document assessments using CAL FIRE’s electronic data collection application
Consistent training and coordinated messages throughout the state
You will recieve a “certificate of completion” which will help you support our community’s fire resilitence. You will be part of the Greater Golden Hill Fire Safe Council’s efforts to:
Increase public education and awareness
Provide nonregulatory assistance ce to reduce wildfire risk
Create more wildfire - resistant communities
Network with other local agencies/organizations and CAL FIRE
Allow fire agencies to focus their inspection, enforcement, and educational resources
Assist in estimating defensible space compliance
INTERESTED? Email board-ggh-fsc@preservegreatergoldenhill.co to reserve your spot and be part of making our neighborhood a safer place!
Greater Golden Hill Community Planning Group (GGHCG)
The Greater Golden Hill Planning Group meets every 3rd Tuesday. The GGHPG is a citizen organization officially recognized by City Council to advise the City on land use-based community goals and development proposals. Agendas are posted to the group’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/greater-golden-hill/planning-group
GGH Canyon Conversation
Invitation only meeting to discuss a possible state grant for rehabilitating GGH canyons and open space