Events for May 9, 2026
River Days 5K Walk for Wildlife and Fun Run!
Come celebrate the river and help raise vital funds for wildlife conservation in the San Diego River Watershed by joining the San Diego River Park Foundation's 2026 River Days 5K Walk for Wildlife and Fun Run! Enjoy a fun-filled morning with stunning river views at the beautiful Riverwalk Golf Club. Whether your solo, coming with friends, or...
River Days Watershed and Wild Flower Hike
Join Earth Discovery Institute for a hike at Crestridge Ecological Reserve, part of the San Diego River watershed! We will learn about the local watershed while admiring native plants in bloom. REGISTER HERE
Eagle Peak Ranch Preserve Hike (Canyon Bridge)
The San Diego River Park Foundation has given the Canyoneers special permission to explore their 450 acre Eagle Peak Ranch Preserve, considered to be the flagship of the San Diego River Park Foundation. The Preserve has a variety of habitat types, including native grasslands, coastal sage scrub, and Engelmann oak woodland. The views of the...
Wildlife Tracking Exhibit
Join members of the San Diego Tracking Team anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM 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...
Famosa Slough Work Party
Join the Friends of Famosa Slough for a rewarding day of conservation! Enjoy a wonderful morning at this stunning wetlands preserve and help remove trash, clear invasive plants, maintain trails, and plant native species. As a designated California Marine Conservation Area, Famosa Slough is a vital habitat estuarine teeming with life! Your efforts will help...
El Monte Valley Cleanup
Join the Allied Climbers of San Diego and The San Diego River Park Foundation to remove trash and illegal dumping from the riverbed, recreational trails, and roadside in El Monte Valley. This clean-up will include some work along the roadside, and is appropriate for adults and youth 14+. Gloves and clean-up tools will be provided!...
Bikes & Birds
Join BikeSD on a relaxed-pace bike ride along the river trail to engage with the birds and plants in this ecosystem. Participants of all ages and biking abilities are welcome, but should be capable of riding up to 5 miles on a pedal bike (no balance bikes). No prior bird or plant knowledge is required,...
River Days at Barona Cultural Center
Presented by Barona Cultural Center & Museum Embark on a unique educational journey at the Barona Cultural Center & Museum! View collections that represent thousands of years of history—some objects dating as far back as 10,000 years—and appreciate the artistry and skill of the hemisphere’s first inhabitants. The center is San Diego County’s first museum...
Art Reception at Santa Ysabel Art Gallery “Art of the River” by San Diego River Artists Alliance
Presented by the San Diego River Artists' Alliance The exciting exhibition features beautiful art of the river and its watershed by the San Diego River Artists Alliance including oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting, glass, pencil and pastel, fiber arts, ceramics, paper tapestry and photography. A percentage of sales is donated to the San Diego River Park...