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...
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!
Revive Our River: Restore Riparian Habitat in Mission Valley
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,...
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...
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...
Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, 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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Interpretive Hike at Sycamore Canyon
Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch 16281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway, United StatesInterpretive Hike with Ranger at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch
River Center at Grant Park Family Tour with Education Activities
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin 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...
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...
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...
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....
How Birds and Dogs Can Live Together
Dog Beach in Ocean Beach 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome 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...
Wildlife Tracking Exhibit
Mission Trails Regional Park Kumeyaay Lake Campground 2 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin 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...
Free Fly Casting Lessons
Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United StatesPresented 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...
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...
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library San Diego River Days Storytime
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library 9005 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesIn 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....
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...
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...
Santee Historical Society Spring Fling
The Historic Santee Barn 9200 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United StatesPresented 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...
Bat Walk & Moths Under the Moonlight
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesPresented 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...
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...