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SUMMARY:River Days Grant Park Community Stewards
DESCRIPTION:Get 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 environmental learning experiences to thousands of underserved students each year\, while providing an exciting array of nature programming for the community. \nTogether\, we’ll help create a welcoming green space in the heart of Mission Valley through vegetation removal and weeding\, trash pick-up\, graffiti removal\, and occasional planting. \nREGISTER HERE: \nWhat to Bring & Know Before You Go: \n\nTools if you have them (trash grabbers\, loppers\, hand pruners\, shovels\, gloves)\nLong pants and closed-toe shoes (required)\nReusable water bottle\, hat\, and sun protection\nLight rain will not cancel the event\nNo pets allowed for safety reasons\nRestrooms are available on site\nAll ages welcome; youth under 16 require supervision (ages 16–17 need a parent signature)
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-grant-park-community-stewards/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Hiking and Walking,Nature,Volunteer Activity
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SUMMARY:River Days Community Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Looking 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 prevents pollution from reaching our ocean and beaches. \nIf you don’t mind getting a little dirty and enjoy active outdoor work\, this is a rewarding way to make a visible impact while spending time outside. \nPark + Meet:  Park in empty spots just south of Tesla Parking Station at Fashion Valley Mall. Address for the mall is 7007 Friars Rd\, San Diego\, CA 92108. Drive to the Southeast side of the mall parking lot off of Hazard Center Drive.  \n\nGoogle: Fashion Valley Mall Meeting Location\nApple: Fashion Valley Mall Meeting Location\n\n \nREGISTER HERE: \nWhat to Know Before You Go: \n\nPlease arrive by 8:45 am to allow time for check-in and parking.\nWear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty; long pants are required and long sleeves are recommended.\nClosed-toe\, sturdy shoes (tennis or hiking shoes) are required.\nBring a reusable water bottle to help reduce single-use plastics.\nLight rain will not cancel the event.All tools and supplies will be provided.\nWe will provide all tools and supplies for you to use.\nCommunity service hours can be verified.\nFor safety reasons\, no pets are allowed.\nThere are no restroom facilities at this location—please plan accordingly.\n\n \n 
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/clean-green-community-riverbed-clean-up/
LOCATION:Fashion Valley Mall\, 7007 Friars Rd.\, San Diego\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Hiking and Walking,Nature,Volunteer Activity
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SUMMARY:River Days - Hike With a Purpose: BioBlitz at Mildred Falls
DESCRIPTION:Discover 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. \nThis is more than a peaceful escape into nature. The observations you collect help protect native species and strengthen local ecosystems for generations to come. \nCome explore\, learn\, and make a meaningful impact. We can’t wait to see you there! \nREGISTER \nParking Location: Google Maps Pin \nAdditional Parking Location: Google Maps Pin \nHere are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: \n\nPlease ensure you have a smartphone or camera for this event (at least one per group).\nBefore leaving home\, kindly download the iNaturalist app on your phone.\nFamiliarize yourself with our iNaturalist tutorial on YouTube: “Become a Citizen Scientist! How To Use iNaturalist.“\nJoin our iNaturalist project: “SDRPF – Mildred Falls” and “SDRPF – Eagle Peak Preserve”\nArrive 10 minutes early to facilitate timely check-in.\nConsider wearing protective clothing\, such as a hat and sunscreen\, to shield yourself from the sun. These are recommended for all our outdoor events.\nWe suggest opting for sturdy tennis or hiking shoes.\nTo minimize single-use plastics\, we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle with water.\nPlease arrive by 8:50 am for check-in. Please view these driving directions.\nWe’re excited to see you there and appreciate your support!\n\n 
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-hike-with-a-purpose-bioblitz-at-mildred-falls/
LOCATION:Eagle Peak Ranch\, 5030 Eagle Peak Rd\, Julian\, CA\, 92036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education,Recreation
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SUMMARY:River Days and Nature Nights: Bat and Moth Event
DESCRIPTION:Please 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. \nREGISTER HERE \nAbout Our Presenters:\nDon Endicott is a retired Navy communications research engineer who now serves as a dedicated volunteer naturalist. He is a Certified Interpretive Guide and presents multimedia programs on bats and mountain lions at parks throughout San Diego County. Don volunteers with the San Diego Natural History Museum and Project Wildlife’s Bat Team\, contributes bat echolocation recordings for research\, and co-authored 50 Best Short Hikes San Diego (Wilderness Press\, 2018). He was named Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s Volunteer Naturalist of the Year in 2018. \nHector Valtierra is an avid moth enthusiast who will be setting up a mothing station for the event. He is a microbiology and biology professor at San Diego community colleges\, as well as an active iNaturalist user and wildlife photographer. \nAdditional Notes:\n\nThis event fills up quickly\, and registration is required.\nPlease RSVP early.All ages are welcome.\nBring a flashlight or headlamp.\nWear long pants and closed-toed shoes.\nThe event will take place at the San Diego River Center at Grant Park
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-and-nature-nights-bat-and-moth-event/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Grant Park
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. This relaxing\, educational outing offers a chance to connect with nature while supporting conservation by recording observations on iNaturalist. \nParticipants will also have the opportunity to visit the River Studio at Grant Park\, an emerging nature education center and eco-park designed to serve more than 10\,000 students each year and inspire future environmental stewards. \nKids are welcome with adult supervision. We hope you can join us for this engaging community science experience! \nAfter the Bird Walk\, join Sky Hunters and their raptor animal ambassador for an engaging presentation on raptors on the Conrad Prebys Stage immediately following the bird walk. \nREGISTER HERE: \nParking:Please park in the Grant Park parking lot. Access is via the intersection with the stoplight across from iFLY Indoor Skydiving.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/bird-walk-at-grant-park/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education,Nature
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SUMMARY:San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 help create a healthier\, more accessible natural space for the entire community. \nThis is a rewarding opportunity to get outside\, try out field work\, connect with fellow nature lovers\, and make a meaningful impact on a fragile ecosystem.  Tools will be provided; you’re welcome to bring your own gloves or safety glasses. \nREGISTER HERE: \nPlease Note:The meeting location is near the listed address. We will gather at the small grassy area between the main parking lot\, the San Diego River Bikeway\, and the Ocean Villa Inn. \nHere are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: \n\nAttire: Long Pants and closed-toe shoes are required\nItems to Bring: Reusable water bottle\, hat\, other forms of sun protection\nWeather: Light rain will not cancel the event\nFor safety reasons\, no pets are allowed at this event\nThere are no restroom facilities at this location.\nNo experience necessary!\nFamily friendly with parental supervision!
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/san-diego-river-mouth-habitat-restoration-3/
LOCATION:San Diego River Mouth\, 5156 W Point Loma Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Hiking and Walking,Volunteer Activity
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