Hiking and Walking
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...
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...
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!
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...