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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...

    Free

  • 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!

  • Navajo Canyon Habitat Restoration

    Navajo Canyon 6511 Eldridge St, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join 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...

    Free

  • 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,...

    Free

  • Mission Valley Kayak and River Bank Clean-Up

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

    Volunteers 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....

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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...

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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...

    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...

    Free

  • 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...

    Free

  • Majestic Mother’s Day Hike or Stroll at Eagle Peak Ranch

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

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure at Eagle Peak Ranch this Mother's Day, where individuals are invited to explore nearly five miles of diverse hiking trails, offering experiences ranging from leisurely...

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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...

    Free

  • 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...

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  • Discover Eagle Peak Ranch on Self Guided Hikes

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

    Embark 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...

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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...

    Free

  • Team IMPACT: River Restoration

    Fashion Valley Mall 6997 Friars Rd., San Diego, United States

    We 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...

    Free

  • Come Explore a New Preserve in Descanso

    Descanso Pond Preserve 7920 Japatul Valley Rd, Descanso, United States

    Join 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...

    Free

  • Team ECO: Gardening at Grant Park

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

    Do 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...

    Free

  • 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...

    Free

  • 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...

    Free

  • 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...

  • Community River Clean-Up

    Cottonwood Grove 2508 Hotel Circle Pl, San Diego, CA, United States

    Looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to support a healthy river while interacting with a group of like-minded people? Come join one of The San Diego River Park...

    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...

    Free

  • 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...

    Free

  • OB Estuary Restoration & Nature Walk

    San Diego River Mouth 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    Looking for a fun beautification project to impact your local community? Look no further, as our lovely River Mouth at the river estuary is always blooming with projects (and unfortunately...

    Free

  • 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...

    Free

  • 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....

    Free

  • 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...

    Free

  • Adobe Falls Invasive Species Removal

    Join City of San Diego Park Rangers in restoring native habitat at Adobe Falls! Help us improve the health of the San Diego River Watershed by removing invasive plant species and trash. What to know: Ages 15 and up. Location: Closest Address- 5787 Adobe Falls Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 Register HERE

  • Cougar on a rock.

    1k/5k Walk for Wildlife

    Riverwalk Golf Course 1150 Fashion Valley Road #1102, San Diego, CA, United States

    Don’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...

  • SDMBA Guided Mountain Bike Ride

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

    Get 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...

  • Woman painting at Mission Trails

    Second Annual Paint Out at Old Mission Dam

    Old Mission Dam 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119, San Diego, CA, United States

    Plein air painting at Mission Trails Regional Park

    Free

  • Famosa Slough Work Party

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

    Join the Friends of Famosa Slough for a rewarding day of conservation! Enjoy a wonderful morning at this stunning wetlands preserve and help remove trash, clear invasive plants, maintain trails, and plant native species. As a designated California Marine Conservation Area, Famosa Slough is a vital habitat estuarine teeming with life! Your efforts will help...

  • Youth picking up trash at the San Diego River Estuary

    Ocean Beach Cleanup – River Days with Surfrider & Coastkeeper

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

    Surfrider San Diego and San Diego Coastkeeper invite you to a cleanup at OB Dog Beach and Estuary to support San Diego River Park Foundation’s River Days! Our local spaces are protected by volunteers, just like you! We welcome you to a fun day in the sand with family, friends, and new acquaintances while removing...

  • 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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  • El Monte Valley Cleanup

    El Monte County Park 15805 El Monte Road, Lakeside, CA, United States

    Join the Allied Climbers of San Diego and The San Diego River Park Foundation as we partner to remove trash and illegal dumping from the riverbed, recreational trails, and roadside in El Monte Valley.  Enjoy the spectacular views of El Cajon Mountain, have fun with fellow nature lovers and ensure a healthier river park and...

    Free

  • 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

  • Interpretive Walk and BioBlitz

    San Diego River Mouth 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    Presented by San Diego Bird Alliance Meet the San Diego Bird Alliance docents and find out why this location is one of San Diego's Top 5 Best Birding Hotspots! This particular event with include a BioBlitz, where volunteers are invited to learn about and record the biodiversity of the area using iNaturalist! Stick around until...

  • 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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  • Watershed & Wilderness: Exploring the San Diego River at Mission Trails

    Old Mission Dam 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119, San Diego, CA, United States

    To celebrate San Diego River Days, Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation will host two guided hikes showcasing the park’s rich history and diverse ecology. This hike will explore the area near the dam and head toward Oak Canyon, offering insights into the watershed’s unique ecosystem. The hike will be approximately 2 miles on an out-and-back trail...

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  • San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration

    5156 W Point Loma Blvd 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, United States

    The San Diego River Mouth is home to an abundance of native resident and migratory species who depend on the threatened habitats to rest, forage and live out their life cycles. Join the San Diego Bird Alliance and SDRPF to help restore this area by removing invasive plants that reduce the integrity of viable habitat...

    Free

  • For the Birds – Essential to Endangered

    5156 W Point Loma Blvd 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, United States

    San Diego Bird Alliance and San Diego River Park Foundation From the ocean at Dog Beach to the Protected Estuary, mammals, reptiles, and birds coexist in the diverse habitat of the San Diego River. Discover endangered birds that visit during their migratory routes, along with those that make the San Diego River their permanent home....

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  • Seed Bomb Sculptures with ArtReach

    T + C Park T+C Park (Fashion Valley Rd &, Riverwalk Dr,, San Diego, United States

    Get 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 States

    Get 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...

  • River Days Crestridge Flower Hike

    Crestridge Ecological Reserve 1181 Horsemill Rd, El Cajon, CA, United States

    Join Earth Discovery Institute for a hike at Crestridge Ecological Preserve to learn about the San Diego Watershed and the native plants flowering this time of year. REGISTER HERE

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  • River Rescue Trash Cleanup

    Forrester Creek 8665 Argent Street, Santee CA, CA

    Join the dynamic River Rescue Team,  a group of volunteers dedicated to removing trash by the ton!  You will help remove trash and debris from the riverbed to prevent harm to water and wildlife. This event is social, impactful, and flexible so whether you want to focus on small plastics or getting a workout hauling...

    Free
  • 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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  • Grant Park Community Stewards

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

    Presented by: San Diego River Park Foundation Join the San Diego River Park Foundation in helping to beautify the River Studio at Grant Park! Take in the morning fresh air with fellow nature lovers while you take care of this exciting new nature science education center and eco-park with activities such as vegetation removal and...

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  • Watershed & Wilderness: Exploring the San Diego River at Mission Trails

    Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, United States

    Presented by: Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation  To celebrate San Diego River Days, Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation will host two guided hikes showcasing the park’s rich history and diverse ecology. This hike will follow the trail down to the Grinding Rocks, highlighting the cultural significance of the site. The hike will be approximately 1 mile...

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  • Preschool Storytime at Mast park, hosted by the Santee Library

    Mast Park 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, United States

    Presented by: County of San Diego Santee Public Library Join the Santee Library for a storytime at Mast Park that will focus on nature, conservation, and the San Diego River along with songs, playtime and fun! Preschool storytime focuses on building early reading skills, learning to follow directions, and enjoying social time. What to know:...

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  • Craft Bazaar and Butterfly Garden at the Historic Santee Barn

    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 Craft Bazaar with a special focus on gardening! The Monarch Butterfly garden will be open for visitors with arts and craft events for the kids. The historic the Santee Historic Barn and Monarch Garden are located at 9200 Magnolia...

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  • ILACSD Lakeside Litter Clean-Up

    Presented by: I Love a Clean San Diego and Lakeside River Park Conservancy Join I Love A Clean San Diego and Lakeside's River Park Conservancy for a clean up in Lakeside! Help us celebrate San Diego River Days by protecting the San Diego River. Volunteers will be working on San Diego River property in Lakeside,...

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  • Stewardship Saturday in Olivia Canyon

    Olivia Canyon 3005 Menlo Avenue, San Diego, CA

    Presented by San Diego Canyonlands Volunteers will care for native plants, remove non-native plants, and clear trash and debris from restoration areas in Olivia Canyon. Please bring a reusable water bottle, wear close toed shoes, and long sleeves. Tools and water will be provided. Purpose Promote canyon health while enjoying fresh air and connecting with...

  • Kids Adventure Hike at Louis A. Stelzer County Park

    Louis Stelzer County Park 11470 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA, United States

    County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation Events Meet at the Ranger Station at 8:00 a.m. Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure for curious and courageous kids! Join us on a special off-trail hike through rugged terrain, where our Park Rangers will guide you into nature’s secret paths. This isn't your typical trail walk...

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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!

  • Photo of Community River Cleanup at MVP

    Community River Cleanup at Mission Valley Preserve

    Presented by San Diego River Park Foundation Enjoy a feel-good Saturday morning caring for beautiful Mission Valley Preserve, a 52-acre wildlife preserve with precious riparian habitat and an abundance of biodiversity right in the middle of our city! Help remove trash from the riverbed and prevent it from polluting native animal habitats, leaching contaminants into...

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