List of Activities
Birding Together, While Apart
Join the San Diego Audubon Society and go bird along the San Diego River! From the mudflats at the mouth of the river, to the tidal channels to the east,…
Presented by San Diego Audubon Society
Self-Guided Hike at Ruffin Canyon
Explore the San Diego River Watershed by taking yourself on a self-guided hike through Ruffin Canyon! City of San Diego Open Space Rangers have placed educational signage along the trail…
Presented by City of San Diego Open Space Rangers
Virtual Team Up to Clean Up Challenge
The San Diego River Park Foundation invites you to participate in our #VirtualTeamUptoCleanUp Challenge! Every year, tens of thousands of pounds of trash wash into the riverbed from neighborhoods and…
Presented by San Diego River Park Foundation
Self-Guided Hike to the Source of the San Diego River
Looking for a self-guided adventure? Head up to the Santa Ysabel Nature Center to pick up a self-guided hike packet and hit the trail. On your self-guided hike, you will…
Presented by San Diego County Parks & Recreation
Cicada Craft Activity for Kids
Join Ms. Tami from the Mission Valley Library for a fun craft for kids! Children can watch the instructional video below and make a paper origami cicada that actually moves!…
Presented by Mission Valley Library
Navajo Canyon Nature Walk (FULL)
This event is now full and no longer accepting any new RSVPs. Click here to view other hikes & nature walks taking place during San Diego River Days. Join San…
Presented by San Diego Canyonlands and Friends of Navajo Canyon
Point Loma Native Plant Garden Open House
Start your Saturday morning off with a stroll through the lovely Point Loma Native Plant Garden! This beautiful community garden offers walking trails, picnic tables, benches, and of course, a…
Presented by San Diego River Park Foundation and Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden
Museum Tour & Milkweed Planting (FULL)
This event is now full and no longer accepting any new RSVPs. Click here to view other family-friendly events taking place during San Diego River Days. Join the Santee Historical Society…
Presented by Santee Historical Society
Mother’s Day Hike to the Source (FULL)
This event is now full and no longer accepting any new RSVPs. Click here to view other hikes & nature walks taking place during San Diego River Days. Join Ranger…
Presented by San Diego County Parks & Recreation
San Diego River Garden Open House
Spend your morning soaking up the sunshine at the San Diego River Garden! This beautiful community garden offers walking trails, picnic tables, benches, and of course, a variety of native…
Presented by San Diego River Park Foundation
Nature Storytime and Craft with Ms. Marika
Join Youth Services Librarian Ms. Marika from the Mission Valley Library for a nature-themed storytime that includes books, songs, and silliness! This storytime will end with a simple craft using…
Presented by Mission Valley Library
Intro to Clean Water Activism Workshop
Join San Diego Coastkeeper for an introduction to issues affecting San Diego’s waters and how you can help! San Diego Coastkeeper is the region’s leading clean water “watchdog” organization. This…
Presented by San Diego Coastkeeper
Mission Valley River Walk (FULL)
This event is now full and no longer accepting any new RSVPs. Click here to view other hikes & nature walks taking place during San Diego River Days. Join the San Diego…
Presented by San Diego River Park Foundation
Clean & Green River Cleanup (FULL)
This event is now full and no longer accepting any new RSVPs. You can view other volunteer opportunities here. Each year, San Diego River Park Foundation volunteers remove more than…
Presented by San Diego River Park Foundation
Volcan Mountain Summit Hike (FULL)
This event is now full and no longer accepting any new RSVPs. Click here to view other hikes & nature walks taking place during San Diego River Days. Hike to…
Presented by Volcan Mountain Foundation
San Diego River Days Watershed Cleanup
Join I Love A Clean San Diego, the San Diego River Park Foundation, and SDG&E for a virtually-hosted litter cleanup across the San Diego River Watershed! ILACSD is hosting this…
Presented by I Love a Clean San Diego
Family Field Trip at Crestridge Ecological Reserve
The Earth Discovery Institute invites you to enjoy a morning of nature fun as they hike and explore Crestridge Ecological Reserve. Earth Discovery Institute educators will guide you on a…
Presented by Earth Discovery Institute
Virtual Field Trip: River Bugs Are Cool!
Join the San Diego River Park Foundation for a virtual adventure along the San Diego River! The River Bugs Are Cool! virtual field trip offers kids an opportunity to connect…
Presented by San Diego River Park Foundation
Hike to the Source (FULL)
This event is now full and no longer accepting any new RSVPs. Click here to view other hikes & nature walks taking place during San Diego River Days. Join Ranger Bill Augustus…
Presented by San Diego County Parks & Recreation