Learning & Education
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...
River Days Educational Arts and Crafts
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome learn about the San Diego River with Arts and Crafts from the San Diego River Park Foundation!
Restore Mission Valley Riparian Habitat
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesThe San Diego River Park Foundation invites you to join us to help restore some beautiful riparian habitats in Mission Valley. After several years of sawing down huge invasive plants, we are finally seeing the native species start to thrive, but they need a little help to re-establish so that they can provide benefits to...
Three Sisters Waterfall Hike with USFS and SDRPF
Three Sisters Falls Boulder Creek Rd, Santa Ysabel, United StatesHike to the Three Sisters Waterfall with the US Forest Service and San Diego River Park Foundation! Please join Cleveland National Forest Botanist, Katya Hernandez-Pol and San Diego River Park Foundation Volunteer Preserve Steward David Mears on this 'moderately' challenging 4.1-mile out-and-back hike to visit the flowing Three Sisters Waterfalls. Learn about the blooming flora...
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...
Butterflies and Bees Festival
The Historic Santee Barn 9200 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United StatesThe Santee Historical Society is hosting butterfly and bee experts at the Santee Historic Barn on Magnolia Ave. between Mission Gorge and Mast Boulevard. These special species are so important to our ecology and agriculture. Participants will learn about natural beekeeping and the different varieties of honey. Learn about the life cycle of a monarch...
Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths
River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United StatesPlease join us for an evening adventure to listen and look for bats as we walk along the river. We will learn about bats and monitor their echolocation calls using bioacoustics. We will also set up a UV light to attract and observe moths. About our Presenters: Don Endicott is a retired civilian research engineer and...
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!
Free Fly Casting Lesson
Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United StatesJoin the San Diego Fly Fishers (SDFF) for a free flycasting 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 plan to arrive a little early so you...
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...
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...
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!
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...
River Days: EcoTour & Activities
River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome to the River Center at Grant Park and learn about nature! The San Diego River Park Foundation educates our community about the amazing plants and animals living in and along the San Diego River that make this riparian habitat special. Whether it’s birds and bats hunting bugs and pollinating flowers, plants and animals that...
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...
Free Fly Casting Lessons
Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United StatesJoin the San Diego Fly Fishers (SDFF) for a free flycasting 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 plan to arrive a little early so you...
Where the River Meets the Pacific
Dog Beach in Ocean Beach 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin us to learn about the animals that live in and around the San Diego River and how the river affects the health of the Pacific Ocean. Learn the connection between Sea Turtles and Pond Turtles; Curlew and Kelp; or Steelhead and California Rainbow Trout! From bat to birds, dolphins to daphnia, learn how these...
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...