Famosa Slough Work Event

Famosa Slough 4285 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

The Friends of Famosa Slough hosts work parties to remove trash & invasive plants, maintain trails & storm-water treatment ponds, and also install native plants.  Famosa Slough is a City of San Diego Wetlands Preserve. It is also a California Marine Conservation Area. Join this event to help encourage native vegetation preservation in order to...

Ocean Beach Cleanup – River Days with Surfrider & Coastkeeper

Dog Beach in Ocean Beach 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

Description Surfrider San Diego and San Diego Coastkeeper invite you to a cleanup at OB Dog Beach and Estuary to support San Diego River Park Foundation’s River Days! Our local spaces are protected by volunteers, just like you! We welcome you to a fun day in the sand with family, friends, and new acquaintances while...

Wildlife Tracking Exhibit

Mission Trails Regional Park Kumeyaay Lake Campground 2 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, United States

Join members of the San Diego Tracking Team anytime between 9 AM and 12 AM to learn how to identify the tracks of common animals in the San Diego River watershed. Examine samples of their fur and scat. Make tracks of your favorite animal in a dirt tray. Animals that inhabit our open space areas...

Watershed & Wilderness: Exploring the San Diego River at Mission Trails

Old Mission Dam 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119, San Diego, CA, United States

To celebrate San Diego River Days, Mission Trails will host two guided hikes showcasing the park’s rich history and diverse ecology. This hike will explore the area near the dam and head toward Oak Canyon, offering insights into the watershed’s unique ecosystem. Location: Meet at the Old Mission Dam, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San...

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SDMBA Guided Mountain Bike Ride

Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch 16281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway, United States

Get active in nature and enjoy this exciting guided mountain bike ride at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch! Make new friends and explore this gorgeous section of Mission Trails Regional Park on an intermediate 7-mile ride with approximately 1200 feet of elevation gain. No one will be left behind on this no-drop ride led by SDMBA Ride...

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library San Diego River Days Storytime

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library 9005 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA, United States

In honor of San Diego River Days, Park Ranger Tiffany and Librarian Ms. Carrie will read stories and give facts all about animals that live along the San Diego River. Location: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, 9005 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123 This is a drop-in event. No registration or RSVP required, but we would...

Watershed & Wilderness: Exploring the San Diego River at Mission Trails

Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, United States

To celebrate San Diego River Days, Mission Trails will host two guided hikes showcasing the park’s rich history and diverse ecology. This hike will follow the trail down to the Grinding Rocks, highlighting the cultural significance of the site. The May 12 hike will explore the area near the dam and head toward Oak Canyon,...

ILACSD Lakeside Litter Clean-Up

Mast Park 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, United States

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and Lakeside's River Park Conservancy for a clean up in Lakeside! Help us celebrate San Diego River Days by protecting the San Diego River. Volunteers will be working on San Diego River property in Lakeside, CA to prevent trash and debris from entering sensitive habitat. ILACSD staff will...

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Stewardship Saturday in Olivia Canyon

Olivia Canyon 3005 Menlo Avenue, San Diego, CA

Volunteers will care for native plants, remove non-native plants, and clear trash and debris from restoration areas in Olivia Canyon. Please bring a reusable water bottle, wear close toed shoes, and long sleeves. Tools and water will be provided. Purpose Promote canyon health while enjoying fresh air and connecting with your community. Role As stewards...

Bird Walk at Famosa Slough

Famosa Slough 4285 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

Come learn about our local birds with the Friends of Famosa Slough!

Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve Wildflower Hike

Santa Ysabel East Open Space Preserve 500 Farmer Rd., Julian, CA, United States

Join Senior Program Manager Natalie Borchardt and County Park Ranger Doug Andrews on a hike as we explore the oak woodlands and native grasslands near the source of the San Diego River at the Santa Ysabel East Open Space Preserve. On this 8-mile out-and-back hike we will travel through oak woodlands, native grasslands, and fields...

Free

Butterflies and Bee Fling Festival and Picnic

The Historic Santee Barn 9200 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United States

The Santee Historical Society is hosting butterfly and bee experts and an old-fashioned family picnic at the Santee Historic Barn at 9200 Magnolia Avenue (between Mission Gorge and Mast Boulevard), Santee, CA 92071. These special species are so important to our ecology and agriculture.  Participants will learn about natural beekeeping and butterflies. Learn about the...