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  • Guided River Walk with the CEO

    Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United States

    To 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...

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  • River Days Educational Arts and Crafts

    Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United States

    Come learn about the San Diego River with Arts and Crafts from the San Diego River Park Foundation!

  • Revive Our River: Restore Riparian Habitat in Mission Valley

    Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United States

    The 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...

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  • Three Sisters Waterfall Hike with USFS and SDRPF

    Three Sisters Falls Boulder Creek Rd, Santa Ysabel, United States

    Hike 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...

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  • Guided Midday River Walk with the CEO

    Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United States

    To 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...

    Free

  • Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths

    Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United States

    Please 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...

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  • Free Fly Casting Lesson

    Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United States

    Join 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...

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  • Point Loma Native Plant Garden Open House

    Point Loma Native Plant Garden 4444 Greene St., San Diego, CA, United States

    Start 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...

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  • Hike With a Purpose: BioBlitz at Beautiful Eagle Peak Ranch

    Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United States

    Contribute 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...

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  • Critter Cam Adventure

    Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United States

    Join 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...

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  • RiverWatch West- Help Monitor the Health of the River

    SDRPF Office 4891 Pacific Hwy #110, San Diego, United States

    This 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!),...

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  • RiverWatch East- Help Monitor the Health of the River

    Mast Park 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, United States

    This 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!),...

    Free
  • sycamore canyon / goodan ranch landscape

    Interpretive Hike at Sycamore Canyon

    Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch 16281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway, United States

    Interpretive Hike with Ranger at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch

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  • River Center at Grant Park Family Tour with Education Activities

    Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join us for this fun family-friendly event at The River Center at Grant Park! Parents can enjoy a tour of the site of the exciting new River Center at Grant Park under construction and learn about this incredible project! The San Diego River Park Foundation's talented Education Team will be there to provide engaging and...

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  • Help document birds at Grant Park

    Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United States

    Do 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...

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  • River Center at Grant Park Community Tours

    Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United States

    Come 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...

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  • Silverwood Tributaries and Riparian Habitat Exploration

    Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakeside 13003 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA, United States

    The 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....

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  • How Birds and Dogs Can Live Together

    Dog Beach in Ocean Beach 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    Come enjoy a day of educational fun at the River Estuary at Dog Beach in Ocean Beach! Fur and feathers live together in this diverse river habitat. From Dog Beach to the protected Estuary, learn about the endangered birds that use the river as a stopping ground during their migratory route, in addition to those...

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  • Wildlife Tracking Exhibit

    Mission Trails Regional Park Kumeyaay Lake Campground 2 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join members of the San Diego Tracking Team anytime between 9 AM and 12 AM to learn how to identify the tracks of common animals in the San Diego River watershed. Examine samples of their fur and scat. Make tracks of your favorite animal in a dirt tray. Animals that inhabit our open space areas...

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  • Free Fly Casting Lessons

    Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United States

    Presented by the San Diego Fly Fishers Join the San Diego Fly Fishers (SDFF) for a free fly casting 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...

    Free

  • South Rim Adventure: Badger Survey

    South Rim 5806 Eagle Peak Road, Julian, United States

    Explore, 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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  • children reading at the library

    Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library San Diego River Days Storytime

    Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library 9005 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA, United States

    In honor of San Diego River Days, Park Ranger Tiffany and Librarian Ms. Carrie will read stories and give facts all about animals that live along the San Diego River. Location: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, 9005 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123 This is a drop-in event. No registration or RSVP required, but we would...

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  • Bird Walk at Famosa Slough

    Famosa Slough 4285 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    Come 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 States

    Presented 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 States

    Presented 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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  • Santee Historical Society Spring Fling

    The Historic Santee Barn 9200 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United States

    Presented by the San Diego Historical Society The Santee Historical Society is hosting an old-fashioned community event at the Santee Historic Barn at 9200 Magnolia Avenue (between Mission Gorge and Mast Boulevard), Santee, CA 92071. Vendors and educators, as well as members of the Santee Youth Business Fair, will be present. Children's activities will include...

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  • Bat Walk & Moths Under the Moonlight

    Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United States

    Presented by the San Diego River Park Foundation Join SDRPF for a fun evening adventure to launch into bat and moth season as we listen and look for bats and moths while we stroll along the river.  We will delve into our nighttime world to eavesdrop on eerie echolocation calls using bioacoustics and attract moths...

    Free

  • Bird Survey

    Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United States

    Presented 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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