Lay Wreaths at Fort Rosecrans, Put Native Plants Back In The Estuary

Wreaths Across America is a campaign to place wreaths on the headstones of military veterans for the holidays.

Join Blue Star Mothers of Greater San Diego, a group of military mothers that helps veterans and their families, Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery while the same is done at the same time in cemeteries across the country, including Arlington National Cemetery in Washington. Volunteers will lay wreaths in a total 20 cemeteries in California alone.

Children are welcome to attend but must be supervised. Volunteers are asked to show up between 8 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Formal ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. sharp.

To attend, e-mail Dr. Sarah Young or Kim Myers or sign up on volunteersandiego.org

Closer to home, the Tijuana National Estuarine Research Reserve and its partners will have a native plant gardening event Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at 1500 Monument Rd.

Wear long pants and boots or sturdy shoes. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat. Gloves and tools will be provided.

Volunteers under 18 must bring signed permission slips available by request from Estuary offices at 301 Caspian Way.