Recreation
Events
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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...
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Navajo Canyon Habitat Restoration
Navajo Canyon 6511 Eldridge St, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin the City of San Diego Park Rangers in restoring the native habitat at Navajo Canyon! You can be a part of improving the health of the San Diego River Watershed by removing weeds and watering native species. Additional Notes: This event is open to all ages. Volunteers 15 years old and under must be...
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Mission Valley Kayak and River Bank Clean-Up
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesVolunteers and kayakers needed! This is a special opportunity to kayak along the San Diego River and have fun while helping to remove hard-to-reach stormwater debris floating in the water. We need paddlers who can bring their own kayak, paddle, and life vest. Kayakers will be in the water from 10 am - noon. 10...
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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...
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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 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...
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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!
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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...
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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...
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Team IMPACT: River Restoration
Fashion Valley Mall 6997 Friars Rd., San Diego, United StatesWe are currently in the invasive removal season with Team IMPACT, and we invite you to join us in our efforts to remove non-native invasive species from the lower San Diego watershed, adjacent to Fashion Valley Mall. Together, we will work as a team to eradicate various invasive annual species, including wild radish, black mustard,...
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Come Explore a New Preserve in Descanso
Descanso Pond Preserve 7920 Japatul Valley Rd, Descanso, United StatesJoin our Preserve Stewards to explore a new preserve! We will be discussing restoration of a creek and the pond while seeing what we can find! Should be an adventurous day! You can learn about our Preserve Stewards program which meets monthly at the San Diego River Park Foundation open space preserves. This event is...
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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!
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Team ECO: Gardening at Grant Park
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesDo you love to garden and or take care of parks? Well here is your chance to join the crew that is taking care of Grant Park right in Mission Valley. You can also just drop by and learn about the regular gardening group that meets every Thursday from 8 am - 10 am. Additional...
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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!
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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!),...
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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!),...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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SDMBA Guided Mountain Bike Ride
Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch 16281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway, United StatesGet active in nature and enjoy this exciting guided mountain bike ride at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch! Make new friends and explore this gorgeous section of Mission Trails Regional Park on an intermediate 8-mile ride with approximately 1300 feet of elevation gain. No one will be left behind on this no-drop ride led by SDMBA Ride...
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Second Annual Paint Out at Old Mission Dam
Old Mission Dam 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119, San Diego, CA, United StatesPlein air painting at Mission Trails Regional Park
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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 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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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...
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Seed Bomb Sculptures with ArtReach
T + C Park T+C Park (Fashion Valley Rd &, Riverwalk Dr,, San Diego, United StatesGet your hands dirty by making some seed bomb sculptures to help our native habitat! In this workshop, participants will merge visual art with eco activism and create their own biodegradable sculptures out of soil, clay and native SoCal wildflower seeds. The seed sculptures can then be placed (or smashed!) in gardens or other spaces...
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SDMBA Guided Mountain Bike Ride
Mission Trails (Clairemont Mesa trail head) Mission Trails (Clairemont Mesa trail head) 11499 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. ·, San Diego, CA, CA, United StatesGet active in nature and enjoy this exciting guided mountain bike ride at Mission Trails Regional Park! Make new friends and explore this gorgeous section of Mission Trails Regional Park on a fun intermediate ride! This event is meant for experienced riders comfortable with their mountain bike on blue and black difficulty trails. No one...
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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...
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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...
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