• 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 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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  • 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 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...

    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, we are finally seeing the native species start to thrive, but they need a little help to re-establish so that they can provide benefits to...

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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. 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 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 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 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 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...

    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 bioacoustics. We will also set up a UV light to attract and observe moths. About our Presenters: Don Endicott is a retired civilian research engineer and...

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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 come practice, give tips, and learn new techniques.  The clinic begins promptly at 9 am, so please plan to arrive a little early so you...

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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 strolls around serene ponds to traversing majestic coast live oak woodlands and expansive grasslands. With trails suitable for all skill levels, participants will revel in...

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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 variety of native plants, many of which are in bloom!   This is an open house offering to the community to come explore the garden on...

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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 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 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 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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  • 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 an inside look into the intricate process of capturing San Diego's breathtaking biodiversity. By participating in this event, volunteers will not only assist in maintaining...

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  • Team IMPACT: River Restoration

    Fashion Valley Mall 7007 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 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 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 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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  • 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 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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  • 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 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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