Guided River Walk with the CEO
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesTo kick off San Diego River Days, The San Diego River Park Foundation's CEO, Rob Hutsel, (who is also one of the organization's founders) invites you to join him for a guided walk of the River Trail in Mission Valley. Learn about the history of this area, the ecological value, and the future of new...
Paint Out at Old Mission Dam
Old Mission Dam 10164 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, United StatesPlein air painting at Mission Trails Regional Park
River Days Educational Arts and Crafts
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome learn about the San Diego River with Arts and Crafts from the San Diego River Park Foundation!
Navajo Canyon Habitat Restoration
Navajo Canyon 6511 Eldridge St, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin the City of San Diego Park Rangers in restoring the native habitat at Navajo Canyon! You can be a part of improving the health of the San Diego River Watershed by removing weeds and watering native species. Additional Notes: This event is open to all ages. Volunteers 15 years old and under must be...
ILACSD Mast Park Clean-Up
Mast Park 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, United StatesJoin I Love A Clean San Diego for a litter cleanup in Santee at Mast Park! Help us celebrate San Diego River Days by protecting the San Diego River and keeping litter out of the Pacific Ocean. Click here to learn more about I Love A Clean San Diego. Staff will have check-in ready for...
Famosa Slough Work Event
Famosa Slough 4275 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesFamosa 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 reduce the risk of fire, and much more! At this semi-monthly event we will be pulling invasive weeds as well as trimming vegetation that is...
Restore Mission Valley Riparian Habitat
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesThe San Diego River Park Foundation invites you to join us to help restore some beautiful riparian habitat in Mission Valley. After several years of sawing down huge invasive plants, we are finally seeing the native species start to thrive, but they need a little help to re-establish so that they can provide benefits to...
Mission Valley Kayak Clean-Up
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesVolunteers and kayakers needed! To help The San Diego River Park Foundation kick off our week-long River Days festivities, we are looking for shore volunteers and up to 10 kayakers to get in the water in the riverbed by Fashion Valley Mall to help us with an ongoing project to remove hard-to-reach stormwater debris floating...
Three Sisters Waterfall Hike with USFS and SDRPF
Three Sisters Falls Boulder Creek Rd, Santa Ysabel, United StatesHike to the Three Sisters Waterfall with the US Forest Service and San Diego River Park Foundation! Please join Cleveland National Forest Botanist, Katya Hernandez-Pol and San Diego River Park Foundation Volunteer Preserve Steward David Mears on this 'moderately' challenging 4.1-mile out-and-back hike to visit the flowing Three Sisters Waterfalls. Learn about the blooming flora...
Guided Midday River Walk with the CEO
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesTo kick off San Diego River Days, The San Diego River Park Foundation invites you to join our CEO, Rob Hutsel, and a special guest for a guided walk of the River Trail in Mission Valley. Learn about the history of this area, the ecological value, and the future of new parks and trail segments...
Butterflies and Bees Festival
The Historic Santee Barn 9200 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United StatesThe Santee Historical Society is hosting butterfly and bee experts at the Santee Historic Barn on Magnolia Ave. between Mission Gorge and Mast Boulevard. These special species are so important to our ecology and agriculture. Participants will learn about natural beekeeping and the different varieties of honey. Learn about the life cycle of a monarch...
Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths
River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United StatesPlease join us for an evening adventure to listen and look for bats as we walk along the river. We will learn about bats and monitor their echolocation calls using bioacoustics. We will also set up a UV light to attract and observe moths. About our Presenters: Don Endicott, A retired civilian research engineer and...
Hike at Crestridge Ecological Reserve (Horsemill Road Trailhead)
Crestridge Ecological Reserve 1171 Horsemill Rd, El Cajon, CA, United StatesJoin the Canyoneers from the Nat at a hike around the Crestridge Ecological Preserve!
Free Fly Casting Lesson
Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United StatesJoin the San Diego Fly Fishers (SDFF) for a free flycasting clinic at Lake Murray! This event is designed for beginners, but more experienced fly fishers are always welcome to come practice, give tips, and learn new techniques. The clinic begins promptly at 9 am, so please plan to arrive a little early so you...
Mother’s Day Open House: Discover Eagle Peak Ranch
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesEmbark on an unforgettable adventure at Eagle Peak Ranch this Mother's Day, where individuals are invited to explore nearly five miles of diverse hiking trails, offering experiences ranging from leisurely strolls around serene ponds to traversing majestic coast live oak woodlands and expansive grasslands. With trails suitable for all skill levels, participants will revel in...
Point Loma Native Plant Garden Open House
Point Loma Native Plant Garden 4444 Greene St., San Diego, CA, United StatesStart 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 variety of native plants, many of which are in bloom! This is an open house offering to the community to come explore the garden on...
Hike With a Purpose: BioBlitz
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesContribute to science and explore Eagle Peak Ranch for our Bioblitz! This event celebrates the exceptional biodiversity of Eagle Peak Ranch while also encouraging actions to protect it. We will be walking around Eagle Peak Ranch, documenting the area's flora and fauna via iNaturalist. Learn how to collect essential species information using your smartphone. We are...
Discover Eagle Peak Ranch on Self Guided Hikes
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesEmbark on an unforgettable adventure at Eagle Peak Ranch, where individuals are invited to explore nearly five miles of diverse hiking trails, offering experiences ranging from leisurely strolls around serene ponds to traversing majestic coastal live oak woodlands and expansive grasslands. With trails suitable for all skill levels, participants will revel in the breathtaking views...
Critter Cam Program
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesJoin us for a unique volunteer event at Eagle Peak Ranch, where volunteers will accompany program staff to service multiple wildlife cameras scattered across the ranch. This hands-on opportunity provides an inside look into the intricate process of capturing San Diego's breathtaking biodiversity. By participating in this event, volunteers will not only assist in maintaining...
Team IMPACT
Fashion Valley Mall 6997 Friars Rd., San Diego, United StatesWe are currently in the invasive removal season with Team IMPACT, and we invite you to join us in our efforts to remove non-native invasive species from the lower San Diego watershed, adjacent to Fashion Valley Mall. Together, we will work as a team to eradicate various invasive annual species, including wild radish, black mustard,...
Preserve Steward Day
Boulder Creek Preserve 14741 Boulder Creek Rd, Descanso, CA, United StatesJoin our Preserve Stewards to care for the beautiful open space land of the headwaters of the San Diego River. This month, our focus shifts to Boulder Creek Preserve, an awe-inspiring property boasting breathtaking riparian habitats. Nestled within its scenic landscape lies a remarkable opportunity for us to nurture and maintain our riparian restoration area. As...
Hike at Crestridge Ecological Reserve with the Earth Discovery Institute
Crestridge Ecological Reserve 1171 Horsemill Rd, El Cajon, CA, United StatesCome explore the Crestridge Ecological Reserve with the Earth Discovery Institute!
Team ECO
River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United StatesDuties include: vegetation removal, weeding, removing debris, graffiti removal, and occasional planting. This is the perfect opportunity for those with a flexible schedule to fit 2 hours of volunteer service into their schedule. Events are every Thursday from 8 am - 10 am. Additional Notes: All ages are welcome, but those under 16 need supervision....
Hike at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park (Middle Peak)
Los Vaqueros Trailhead 3350301200, Julian, CAJoin the Canyoneers from the Nat on a hike at Cuyamaca State Park!
RiverWatch West
SDRPF Office 4891 Pacific Hwy #110, San Diego, United StatesThe RiverWatch Team goes out every month to collect water quality data to document the health of the San Diego River. These trends inform the management of the River, and the RiverWatch teams can also serve as an early alert system for emerging issues. We welcome you joining the team this month to help us...
RiverWatch East
Mast Park 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, United StatesThe RiverWatch Team goes out every month to collect water quality data to document the health of the San Diego River. These trends inform the management of the River, and the RiverWatch teams can also serve as an early alert system for emerging issues. We welcome you joining the team this month to help us...
Watershed Enhancement Team (W.E.T.)
*EVENT FULL* This is an ongoing volunteer event run by the City of San Diego Open Space Division Rangers. This event was designed for volunteers to address some of the most pressing needs in the San Diego River Park. Locations and tasks vary from week to week, although, activities may include invasive plant & trash...
Bird Walk at Famosa Slough
Famosa Slough 4275 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome learn about our local birds with the Friends of Famosa Slough!
Clean & Green River Trash Clean-Up
Cottonwood Grove 2508 Hotel Circle Pl, San Diego, CA, United States +1 moreLooking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to support a healthy river while interacting with a group of like-minded people? Come join one of The San Diego River Park Foundation's flagship volunteer teams to assist with River Clean-Ups! Volunteers are needed to remove trash and pollution from both the North and South sides of...
Ranger-lead Interpretive Hike at Sycamore Canyon
Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch 16281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway, United StatesInterpretive Hike with Ranger at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch
Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve Wildflower Hike
Santa Ysabel East Open Space Preserve 500 Farmer Rd., Julian, CA, United StatesJoin 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...
River Days: EcoTour & Activities
River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome to the River Center at Grant Park and learn about nature! The San Diego River Park Foundation educates our community about the amazing plants and animals living in and along the San Diego River that make this riparian habitat special. Whether it’s birds and bats hunting bugs and pollinating flowers, plants and animals that...
Bird Survey at Grant Park
River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United StatesPlease join bird experts Cindy Pencek and Ian Swirka to observe and count the birds that call this section of the river home! Get a sneak peak of our River Center at Grant Park location while you're there, as we build a unique youth education center to steward a new generation of nature advocates. Find...
Free Fly Casting Lessons
Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United StatesJoin the San Diego Fly Fishers (SDFF) for a free flycasting clinic at Lake Murray! This event is designed for beginners, but more experienced fly fishers are always welcome to come practice, give tips, and learn new techniques. The clinic begins promptly at 9 am, so please plan to arrive a little early so you...
Habitat Restoration at the River Mouth
San Diego River Mouth 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesLooking for a fun beautification project to impact your local community? Look no further, as our lovely River Mouth at the river estuary is always blooming with projects (and unfortunately this time of year, invasive plants)! Join the San Diego River Park Foundation's Garden Club and staff to help maintain the trails within the river...
Where the River Meets the Pacific
Dog Beach in Ocean Beach 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin us to learn about the animals that live in and around the San Diego River and how the river affects the health of the Pacific Ocean. Learn the connection between Sea Turtles and Pond Turtles; Curlew and Kelp; or Steelhead and California Rainbow Trout! From bat to birds, dolphins to daphnia, learn how these...
Silverwood Tributaries and Riparian Habitat Exploration
Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakeside 13003 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA, United StatesThe oak-shaded tributaries of the San Diego River are of great ecological importance to the river's watershed. Join Silverwood's Resident Naturalist Phil Lambert to learn all about these special places. (Even the smallest streams are home to everything from little tree frogs to Great Horned Owls!) A guided nature tour will be offered at 10...