Hiking and Walking
Events
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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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South Rim Adventure: Badger Survey
South Rim 5806 Eagle Peak Road, Julian, United StatesExplore, Discover & Contribute to Conservation! Embark on a 2-5 mile adventure through the breathtaking land of the upper San Diego River Gorge, navigating varied terrain—including some bushwhacking! Have fun alongside fellow nature enthusiasts and help document the presence or absence of the American badger (Taxidea taxus), a species protected under the San Diego Multiple...
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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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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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Grant Park Open House
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego River Park Foundation Join us for a lovely Saturday tour of the construction site of the exciting new River Studio at Grant Park. Connect with fellow community members and learn about this amazing project! The River Studio at Grant Park will act as a new home for the San Diego...
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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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Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve East 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 Manager of Natural Resources Natalie Borchardt and County Park Ranger Alex Barone for a scenic hike as we explore the oak woodlands and native grasslands near the source of the San Diego River at Santa Ysabel East...
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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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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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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...
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Bird Walk at Grant Park
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin bird experts Cindy Pencek and Ian Swirka for a guided walk along the San Diego River to observe and count the diverse bird species that call this area home....
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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,...
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