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 1181 Horsemill Rd, El Cajon, CA, United StatesJoin the Canyoneers from the Nat at a hike around the Crestridge Ecological Preserve!
Majestic Mother’s Day Hike or Stroll at 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 Sunday 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 at Beautiful Eagle Peak Ranch
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 Adventure
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 1181 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- Help Monitor the Health of the River
SDRPF Office 4891 Pacific Hwy #110, San Diego, 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!),...
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!),...
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...
Community River Clean-Up
Cottonwood Grove 2508 Hotel Circle Pl, San Diego, CA, United StatesLooking 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 south side of this special 51-acre ecological...
Interpretive Hike at Sycamore Canyon
Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch 16281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway, United StatesInterpretive Hike with Ranger at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch
Hiking Tour Overlooking Ruffin Canyon
Taft Middle School 9191 Gramercy drive, San Diego, United StatesHike Overlooking Ruffin Canyon
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...
River Center at Grant Park Community Tours
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome out for a community tour of the exciting new River Center at Grant Park under construction! Enjoy a stroll around the site and learn about this amazing project! Tours embarking at: 9:45 am 10:15 am 10:45 am The River Center at Grant Park will act as a new home for the San Diego River...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...