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Team ECO: Gardening at Grant Park
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesDo you love to garden and or take care of parks? Well here is your chance to join the crew that is taking care of Grant Park right in Mission Valley. You can also just drop by and learn about the regular gardening group that meets every Thursday from 8 am - 10 am. Additional...
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RiverWatch East- Help Monitor the Health of the River
Mast Park 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, United StatesThis a great opportunity to come learn about this vital program that monitors the health of the San Diego River year-round. These trends inform the management of the River, and the RiverWatch teams can also serve as an early alert system for emerging issues. You can help contribute to this important effort (no experience necessary!),...
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River Center at Grant Park Family Tour with Education Activities
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin us for this fun family-friendly event at The River Center at Grant Park! Parents can enjoy a tour of the site of the exciting new River Center at Grant Park under construction and learn about this incredible project! The San Diego River Park Foundation's talented Education Team will be there to provide engaging and...
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Help document birds at Grant Park
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesDo you love birds? Join bird experts Cindy Pencek and Ian Swirka to observe and count the birds that call this section of the river home! You never know what you might see as dozens of species have been documented. Data collected is added to the Park's incredible bird inventory! Find more Bird Surveys at...
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OB Estuary Restoration & Nature Walk
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...
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How Birds and Dogs Can Live Together
Dog Beach in Ocean Beach 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome enjoy a day of educational fun at the River Estuary at Dog Beach in Ocean Beach! Fur and feathers live together in this diverse river habitat. From Dog Beach to the protected Estuary, learn about the endangered birds that use the river as a stopping ground during their migratory route, in addition to those...
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1k/5k Walk for Wildlife
Riverwalk Golf Course 1150 Fashion Valley Road #1102, San Diego, CA, United StatesDon’t miss the San Diego River Park Foundation's exciting River Days kickoff event on May 10th – the 5K Walk for Wildlife at the scenic Riverwalk Golf Course! Take action and help raise funds for wildlife conservation research in the San Diego River Watershed! With both 1K and 5K options, there’s a perfect pace for...
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Second Annual Paint Out at Old Mission Dam
Old Mission Dam 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119, San Diego, CA, United StatesPlein air painting at Mission Trails Regional Park
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San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration
5156 W Point Loma Blvd 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, United StatesThe San Diego River Mouth is home to an abundance of native resident and migratory species who depend on the threatened habitats to rest, forage and live out their life cycles. Join the San Diego Bird Alliance and SDRPF to help restore this area by removing invasive plants that reduce the integrity of viable habitat...
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Seed Bomb Sculptures with ArtReach
T + C Park T+C Park (Fashion Valley Rd &, Riverwalk Dr,, San Diego, United StatesGet your hands dirty by making some seed bomb sculptures to help our native habitat! In this workshop, participants will merge visual art with eco activism and create their own biodegradable sculptures out of soil, clay and native SoCal wildflower seeds. The seed sculptures can then be placed (or smashed!) in gardens or other spaces...
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Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library San Diego River Days Storytime
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library 9005 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesIn 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...
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Craft Bazaar and Butterfly Garden at the Historic Santee Barn
The Historic Santee Barn 9200 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego Historical Society The Santee Historical Society is hosting an old-fashioned community Craft Bazaar with a special focus on gardening! The Monarch Butterfly garden will be open for visitors with arts and craft events for the kids. The historic the Santee Historic Barn and Monarch Garden are located at 9200 Magnolia...
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ILACSD Lakeside Litter Clean-Up
Presented by: I Love a Clean San Diego and Lakeside River Park Conservancy 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,...
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Bird Walk at Famosa Slough
Famosa Slough 4285 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome learn about our local birds with the Friends of Famosa Slough!
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Community River Cleanup at Mission Valley Preserve
Presented by San Diego River Park Foundation Enjoy a feel-good Saturday morning caring for beautiful Mission Valley Preserve, a 52-acre wildlife preserve with precious riparian habitat and an abundance of biodiversity right in the middle of our city! Help remove trash from the riverbed and prevent it from polluting native animal habitats, leaching contaminants into...
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Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve Wildflower Hike
Santa Ysabel East Open Space Preserve 500 Farmer Rd., Julian, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego River Park Foundation and County of San Diego Parks and Recreation 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...
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Santee Historical Society Spring Fling
The Historic Santee Barn 9200 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego Historical Society The Santee Historical Society is hosting an old-fashioned community event at the Santee Historic Barn at 9200 Magnolia Avenue (between Mission Gorge and Mast Boulevard), Santee, CA 92071. Vendors and educators, as well as members of the Santee Youth Business Fair, will be present. Children's activities will include...
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Bat Walk & Moths Under the Moonlight
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego River Park Foundation Join SDRPF for a fun evening adventure to launch into bat and moth season as we listen and look for bats and moths while we stroll along the river. We will delve into our nighttime world to eavesdrop on eerie echolocation calls using bioacoustics and attract moths...
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Bird Survey
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego River Park Foundation Please join local bird experts in the heart of Mission Valley at the River Center at Grant Park to observe and count the birds that call this section of the river home! Come see nature's biodiversity and beauty while getting a sneak peek of Grant Park's progress...
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BikeSD River Days Ride
T + C Park T+C Park (Fashion Valley Rd &, Riverwalk Dr,, San Diego, United StatesPresented by BikeSD Get out and enjoy the freedom of being on your bike with BikeSD on this fun community bike ride along a 5-mile loop of the beautiful San Diego River Trail in Mission Valley! Enjoy a slow-paced ride with stops to check out native plants of the vibrant riparian habitat and discover active...
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Free Fly Casting Lessons
Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United StatesPresented by the San Diego Fly Fishers Join the San Diego Fly Fishers (SDFF) for a free fly casting 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...
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San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration
San Diego River Mouth 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity to explore the San Diego River Estuary and support the restoration of this sensitive and vital habitat. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants, improving conditions for native wildlife and pollinators, enhancing water quality, reducing erosion, and protecting endangered species such as the California Least Tern. Your efforts will...
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River Readers Nature Storytime
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesLocated at Grant Park in Mission Valley, the River Readers Nature Storytime will feature books, activities, and crafts celebrating the great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun!
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River Days Grant Park Community Stewards
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesGet outside, connect with your community, and help bring a new eco-park to life! Join us for a fun and meaningful morning at Grant Park during River Days, where you’ll enjoy the fresh air, meet great people, and make a real difference. This beautiful new nature education center and park is providing free STEAM and...
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ILACSD & Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy: San Diego River Days Cleanup- Cactus Park
Cactus Park 10610 Ashwood St,, Lakeside, United StatesPresented by: I Love a Clean San Diego and and the Lakeside's River Park Conservancy I Love A Clean San Diego and the Lakeside River Park Conservancy will be hosting a 2 hour long litter cleanup in Lakeside- Cactus County Park. Volunteers will be joining staff in removing litter from the park and surrounding area...
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River Days Mission Valley Garden Club
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesGet outside for River Days with The San Diego River Park Foundation and join a welcoming community as we bring native plant gardens to life at our exciting new eco-park in Mission Valley! Roll up your sleeves to help plant natives, weed, water, mulch, and support our native seed library. You’ll leave knowing you helped...
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River Days Community Clean-Up
Fashion Valley Mall 7007 Friars Rd., San Diego, United StatesLooking for a hands-on volunteer opportunity that supports a healthy river and connects you with like-minded people? Join our core volunteer team for a San Diego River clean-up and help remove trash that threatens wildlife, water quality, and public spaces. Each year, volunteers remove more than 200,000 pounds of trash from the River—work that directly...
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River Days – Hike With a Purpose: BioBlitz at Mildred Falls
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesDiscover the hidden beauty of Mildred Falls at our River Days BioBlitz! Join us for a hands-on community science adventure as we explore this stunning preserve and document its incredible biodiversity. Using the iNaturalist app on our smartphones, we’ll identify and record local flora and fauna, contributing valuable data that supports countywide conservation strategies. This...
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Imperial Beach Cleanup – River Days with Surfrider San Diego & San Diego Coastkeeper
Imperial Beach 698 Ocean Lane, Imperial Beach, United StatesSan Diego Coastkeeper and San Diego Surfrider will be hosting a joint beach cleanup event at Imperial Beach. We'll meet at 10:00 a.m. for a safety talk and to grab equipment, then groups will head out and clean up the beach. Around 11:45 we'll meet back up to weigh our trash and take a group...
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Santee Historical Society Craft Bazaar and Butterfly Garden at the Historic Santee Barn
The Historic Santee Barn 9200 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United StatesPresented by the Santee Historical Society The Santee Historical Society will host an old-fashioned Craft Bazaar with a special focus on gardening, with the Monarch Butterfly garden open for visitors featuring arts and craft events for the kids. The Santee Historic Barn and Monarch Garden are located at 9200 Magnolia Avenue (between Mission Gorge and Mast...
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Petals & Paint: Grant Park Flower Fence Mural Gathering
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome celebrate River Days with The San Diego River Park Foundation and let your creativity bloom as we paint a colorful flower mural on the fence at Grant Park in Mission Valley! This vibrant, hands-on experience takes place at our new nature learning center in the heart of the valley. Add your artistic touch and...
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River Days and Nature Nights: Build a Big Brown Bat Buddy
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin the San Diego River Park Foundation for a creative, hands-on workshop at Grant Park. During this needle-felting workshop, you’ll create your own felted bat to take home while learning fun facts about Big Brown Bats and their vital role in keeping our river ecosystem healthy. Needle Felting Workshop (Ages 8+)This workshop is recommended for children...
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River Days and Nature Nights: Bat and Moth Event
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesPlease join us for an exciting evening adventure along the river as we listen and look for bats. During this guided walk, we will learn about bat behavior and use bioacoustic equipment to monitor their echolocation calls. We will also set up a UV light to attract and observe moths and other nocturnal insects. REGISTER...
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San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration
San Diego River Mouth 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity to explore the San Diego River Estuary and support the restoration of this sensitive and vital habitat. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants, improving conditions for native wildlife and pollinators, enhancing water quality, reducing erosion, and protecting endangered species such as the California Least Tern. Your efforts will...
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Mountain Lion 101
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesOverview Join Mountain Lion Foundation volunteer and mountain lion expert Robin Parks for an engaging presentation about mountain lions at Grant Park, The San Diego River Park Foundation's beautiful new nature learning facility in Mission Valley. This session provides a broad introduction to these remarkable animals, offering insights across a range of topics. Spots are...
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River Days Pollinator Safari & Bee-o-Blitz
Point Loma Native Plant Garden 4444 Greene St., San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin the California Native Bee Society and The San Diego River Park Foundation at the Point Loma Native Plant Garden to learn more about the pollinators that live in the San Diego River Watershed. We'll look for hummingbirds, native bees, and bugs, and upload our findings to iNaturalist. This demonstration garden is full of native...
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