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...

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Paint Out at Old Mission Dam

Old Mission Dam 10164 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, United States

Plein air painting at Mission Trails Regional Park

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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!

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...

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ILACSD Mast Park Clean-Up

Mast Park 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, United States

Join I Love A Clean San Diego for a litter cleanup in Santee at Mast Park! Help us celebrate San Diego River Days by protecting the San Diego River and...

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Famosa Slough Work Event

Famosa Slough 4275 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

Famosa Slough is a City of San Diego Wetlands Preserve. It is also a California Marine Conservation Area. Join this event to help encourage native vegetation preservation in order to...

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Ocean Beach Cleanup – River Days with Surfrider & Coastkeeper

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

Description Surfrider San Diego and Coastkeeper San Diego invite you to a cleanup at OB beach and estuary in support of San Diego River Park Foundation's River Days! Purpose Our...

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,...

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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 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...

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Butterflies and Bees Festival

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

The 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...

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Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths

River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Wine, Walk & Mingle at The River Center at Grant Park

River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United States

Join us for a lovely evening tour of the construction site of the exciting new River Center at Grant Park. Come enjoy a glass of wine, connect with fellow community...

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Team ECO: Gardening at Grant Park

River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Bird Walk at Famosa Slough

Famosa Slough 4275 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

Come learn about our local birds with the Friends of Famosa Slough!

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Wildlife Tracking Exhibit

Mission Trails Regional Park Kumeyaay Lake Campground 2 Father Junípero Serra Trail, Santee, United States

Join members of the San Diego Tracking Team between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to learn how to identify the tracks of common animals in the San Diego River watershed. ...

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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...

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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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Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve Wildflower Hike

Santa Ysabel East Open Space Preserve 500 Farmer Rd., Julian, CA, United States

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...

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River Center at Grant Park Family Tour with Education Activities

River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, 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...

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Help document birds at Grant Park

River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, 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...

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Free Fly Casting Lessons

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...

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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...

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River Center at Grant Park Community Tours

River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, 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...

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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...

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