The gem of serra mesa

Ruffin Canyon is Serra Mesa’s natural open space. With more than 84 acres, it extends from the south end of Ruffin Road to Mission Valley. Its native plants provide an example of the Coastal Sage Scrub plant community. Ruffin Canyon offers primitive trails. Access is on the west and east sides of Taft Middle School. Check out this Serra Mesa Trails Resource Guide for more information.

This unique habitat needs our care. The Friends of Ruffin Canyon help restore this canyon be removing trash and invasive species, planting native plants, and educating the community on the importance of this natural habitat. The Friends of Ruffin Canyon also help restore nearby Library Canyon.

The goal of Friends of Ruffin Canyon is to foster community participation in the protection of Ruffin Canyon. If you’d like to join us, please email volunteer@sdcanyonlands.org.

2022/2023 Volunteer Event Schedule

• September 17th 2022: Coastal Cleanup Day! 9am-12pm in Library Canyon

• November 5th 2022: Friends of Ruffin Canyon Volunteer Event, 9am-12pm

• February 4th 2023: Friends of Ruffin Canyon Volunteer Event, 9am-12pm

• April 22nd 2023: Creek to Bay Cleanup! 9am-12pm in Library Canyon

Sign up on our volunteer calendar here!