Events
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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
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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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Famosa Slough Work Party
Famosa Slough 4285 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin 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...
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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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El Monte Valley Cleanup
El Monte County Park 15805 El Monte Road, Lakeside, CA, United StatesJoin 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...
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Interpretive Walk and BioBlitz
San Diego River Mouth 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesPresented 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...
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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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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 StatesTo 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 StatesThe 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...
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For the Birds – Essential to Endangered
5156 W Point Loma Blvd 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, United StatesSan 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 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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River Days Crestridge Flower Hike
Crestridge Ecological Reserve 1181 Horsemill Rd, El Cajon, CA, United StatesJoin 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, CAJoin 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...
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