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SUMMARY:River Days 5K Walk for Wildlife and Fun Run!
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEnjoy a fun-filled morning with stunning river views at the beautiful Riverwalk Golf Club. Whether your solo\, coming with friends\, or bringing the whole family\, we hope you can join us! And do not forget to bring your dog:) \nRegistrants receive a free 5K souvenir t-shirt! \nRegistration Fees: $45 Adult and $25 youth \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-5k-walk-for-wildlife-and-fun-run/
LOCATION:Riverwalk Golf Course\, 1150 Fashion Valley Road #1102\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
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SUMMARY:River Days Watershed and Wild Flower Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-watershed-and-wild-flower-hike/
LOCATION:Crestridge Ecological Reserve\, 1181 Horsemill Rd\, El Cajon\, CA\, 92021\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eagle Peak Ranch Preserve Hike (Canyon Bridge)
DESCRIPTION: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 Upper San Diego River Gorge from the Preserve are breathtaking. This is an intermediate 4-mile hike with an elevation change of 200 feet. The hike is scheduled from 9AM–Noon. \nREGISTER HERE \nDIRECTIONS:\nEagle Peak Ranch Preserve (Julian) From I-8\, take Exit 40 for CA-79 Japatul Valley Rd. toward Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Go 2.6 miles. Turn left to stay on CA-79 and go 20.2 miles. Turn left onto Main Street (signs for Julian) and go 0.3 mile. Turn left onto Washington (CA-78 W) and go 1.0 mile. Turn left onto Pine Hills Rd. and go 1.6 miles. Turn right onto Eagle Peak Rd. and go 1.4 miles. Turn right to stay on Eagle Peak Rd. and go 1.6 miles. Eagle Peak Rd. will turn into a dirt road. The gate for Eagle Peak Ranch is on the right hand side of the road after mile marker 3. If you reach mile marker 4 you have gone too far. Address is 5030 Eagle Peak Road\, Julian 92036. (Alternate Route Via Ramona) Take Hwy-67 to Ramona. Continue east on CA-78 and go 20.2 miles. Turn right onto Pine Hills Rd. and go 1.6 miles. Turn right onto Eagle Peak Rd. and go 1.4 miles. Turn right to stay on Eagle Peak Rd. and go 1.6 miles. Eagle Peak Rd. will turn into a dirt road. The gate for Eagle Peak Ranch is on the right hand side of the road after mile marker 3. If you reach mile marker 4 you have gone too far. Address is 5030 Eagle Peak Road\, Julian 92036. Facilities. (GPS: N33.045320\, W116.653841)
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/eagle-peak-ranch-preserve-hike-bridge-to-nowhere/
LOCATION:Eagle Peak Ranch\, 5030 Eagle Peak Rd\, Julian\, CA\, 92036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T120000
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Tracking Exhibit
DESCRIPTION: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 are seldom seen but their tracks make us realize they are nearby. Get a free tracking guide to take on your next hike. Learn about education and citizen science opportunities with the San Diego Tracking Team. \nAdditional Notes: \n\nDrive into the campground and park in the day-use lot to the right.  Then walk back to the campground and turn right for 100 yards to the shade structure across from the east comfort station.\nAll ages are welcome.\nRestrooms available.\nMission Trails Regional Park Kumeyaay Lake Campground (shade structure) 2 Father Junipero Serra Trail\, San Diego\, CA 92119\n\nRegistration: \nThis is a drop-in event. No registration or RSVP required\, but we would still like to know if you plan on attending.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/wildlife-tracking-exhibit-2/
LOCATION:Mission Trails Regional Park Kumeyaay Lake Campground\, 2 Father Junípero Serra Trail\, San Diego\, CA\, 92119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education,Recreation
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SUMMARY:Famosa Slough Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Famosa Slough for a rewarding day of conservation! \nEnjoy 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 protect native vegetation\, reduce fire and flood risks\, and boost the health of this ecological hotspot.  \n All levels of skills and families are welcome.  Bring a water bottle\, sunscreen\, and work clothes.  We provide water and sunscreen on-site as well. \nA quick tip: if you install the iNaturalist app on your phone before the event\, you can use it to identify plants or animals that you find interesting!\n \n\nFamily Friendly (ages 12 and above)\nPark on either side of West Point Loma Boulevard.\nMeet along W. Pt. Loma Blvd about 200 feet east of the corner of Famosa Blvd. and W. Pt. Loma Blvd at 9:00 AM.\nMeeting location pin HERE.\n\nRSVP at: info@famosaslough.org \nEvent Preparation: \n\nClosed-toe shoes required\nLong pants required\nSun protection (hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses) recommended\nBring your own reusable water bottle\nEvent tools and supplies will be provided\nThere will be restroom facilities available at the event\nParticipating in this event will include walking on uneven terrain and/or some stopping and bending\nCommunity service hours can be verified for volunteers at this event
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/famosa-slough-work-party/
LOCATION:Famosa Slough\, 4285 W Point Loma Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Activity
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SUMMARY:El Monte Valley Cleanup
DESCRIPTION: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! \nGet ready to join us: \n\nClosed toe shoes and long pants are required\nPlease wear sun protection like sunscreen\, hat and sunglasses\nTo reduce our reliance on single-use plastics\, please bring your own reusable water bottle and a way to carry it during the clean-up\nWe encourage all volunteers to wear high-visibility colors. We will provide safety vests for volunteers working near the road.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/el-monte-valley-cleanup-2/
LOCATION:El Monte County Park\, 15805 El Monte Road\, Lakeside\, CA\, 92024\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bikes & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join BikeSD on a relaxed-pace bike ride along the river trail to engage with the birds and plants in this ecosystem.\nParticipants 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\, we will be learning together! \nWe will ride east on the north side of the river trail and return on the south side of the trail. \n  \n 
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/bikes-birds/
LOCATION:T + C Park\, T+C Park (Fashion Valley Rd &\, Riverwalk Dr\,\, San Diego\, 92108\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:River Days at Barona Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Barona Cultural Center & Museum \nEmbark 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. \nThe center is San Diego County’s first museum on an Indian reservation dedicated to the perpetuation and presentation of the local Kumeyaay-Diegueño Native culture. Take this opportunity to learn and appreciate that Indigenous people in San Diego have lived on lands associated with the San Diego River since time immemorial. \nMuseum Hours:\nMay 9th 10am-4pm.\nMay 10th-12th closed.\nMay 13th-15th: 12pm-5pm.\nMay 16th: 10am-4pm\nMay 17th closed. \nNo RSVP required\, but we would still like to know if you plan to attend:
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/barona-cultural-center-museum-day/
LOCATION:Barona Cultural Center & Museum\, 1095 Barona Road\, Lakeside\, 92040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Self-Guided Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T190000
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SUMMARY:Art Reception at Santa Ysabel Art Gallery "Art of the River" by San Diego River Artists Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the San Diego River Artists’ Alliance \nThe 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. \nA percentage of sales is donated to the San Diego River Park Foundation to help restore and conserve the river and its wildlife. \nYou might want to make a Backcountry Day of it too! \nStart at the Eagle Peak Ranch Preserve Hike\, 9 am – 12:00 pm. Next explore some of Julian and Santa Ysabel’s shops\, then stop at the Santa Ysabel Nature Center\, https://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/SantaYsabelNatureCenter.html\, and last come to our ART RECEPTION\, from 4 – 7 pm! Or heck\, it’s worth a drive to just come to the ART RECEPTION.  \nNo RSVP required\, but we would still like to know if you plan to attend.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/art-reception-at-santa-ysabel-art-gallery-of-art-of-the-river-by-san-diego-river-artists-alliance/
LOCATION:Santa Ysabel Art Gallery\, 30352 CA-78\, Santa Ysabel\, 92070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Learning & Education,Nature
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