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Barona Cultural Center & Museum Day
Barona Cultural Center & Museum 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside, United StatesPresented by Barona Cultural Center & Museum Embark on a unique educational journey at the Barona Cultural Center & Museum! View collections that represent thousands of years of history—some objects...
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Santee Historical Society Spring Fling
The Historic Santee Barn 9200 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego Historical Society The Santee Historical Society is hosting an old-fashioned community event at the Santee Historic Barn at 9200 Magnolia Avenue (between Mission Gorge and...
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Pollinator Safari
Point Loma Native Plant Garden 4444 Greene St., San Diego, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego River Park Foundation Join local insect lovers and photographers, representatives from Bee City USA, and the UCSD Pollinator Club in the Point Loma Native Plant...
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Bat Walk & Moths Under the Moonlight
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego River Park Foundation Join SDRPF for a fun evening adventure to launch into bat and moth season as we listen and look for bats and...
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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...
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The Ebb and Flow of the River Pop-up Art Show
Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA, United States +1 morePresented by the San Diego River Artists' Alliance The San Diego River Artists' Alliance creates art inspired by the San Diego River and it's ecosystem. Drop by to see a...
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Drop-in Collage Workshop
Town and Country North Side of Resort Fashion Valley Road and River Park Drive, San DiegoPresented by the San Diego River Artists' Alliance Drop-in Collage workshop at the Town and Country Park where kids (and adults) assemble pre-cut pieces into river-themed mini art cards. This...
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BikeSD River Days Ride
T + C Park T+C Park (Fashion Valley Rd &, Riverwalk Dr,, San Diego, United StatesPresented by BikeSD Get out and enjoy the freedom of being on your bike with BikeSD on this fun community bike ride along a 5-mile loop of the beautiful San...
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River Days Watershed and Wild Flower Hike
Crestridge Ecological Reserve 1181 Horsemill Rd, El Cajon, CA, United StatesJoin Earth Discovery Institute for a hike at Crestridge Ecological Reserve, part of the San Diego River watershed! We will learn about the local watershed while admiring native plants in bloom. REGISTER HERE
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Eagle Peak Ranch Preserve Hike (BRIDGE TO NOWHERE)
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesThe San Diego River Park Foundation has given the Canyoneers special permission to explore their 450 acre Eagle Peak Ranch Preserve, considered to be the flagship of the San Diego River Park Foundation. The Preserve has a variety of habitat types, including native grasslands, coastal sage scrub, and Engelmann oak woodland. The views of the...
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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 PM 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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Art Reception at Santa Ysabel Art Gallery “Art of the River” by San Diego River Artists Alliance
Santa Ysabel Art Gallery 30352 CA-78, Santa Ysabel, United StatesPresented by the San Diego River Artists' Alliance The exhibition features art of the river and its watershed by the San Diego River Artists Alliance including oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting, glass, pencil and pastel, fiber arts, ceramics, paper tapestry and photography. A percentage of sales is donated to the San Diego River Park Foundation. You might...
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Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve East 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 for a scenic hike as we explore the oak woodlands and native grasslands near the source of the San Diego River at Santa Ysabel East Open Space...
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Free Fly Casting Lessons
Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United StatesPresented 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...
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San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration
5156 W Point Loma Blvd 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity to explore the San Diego River Estuary and support the restoration of this sensitive and vital habitat. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants, improving conditions for native wildlife and pollinators, enhancing water quality, reducing erosion, and protecting endangered species such as the California Least Tern. Your efforts will...
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San Diego River Days Storytime
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library 9005 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesIn honor of San Diego River Days, Ranger Tiffany and Librarian Ms. Carrie will read stories and give facts about animals that live along the San Diego River.
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River Days Grant Park Community Stewards
2310 Camino Del Rio North San Diego, CA 92108 2310 Camino Del Rio NorthGet outside, connect with your community, and help bring a new eco-park to life! Join us for a fun and meaningful morning at Grant Park during River Days, where you’ll enjoy the fresh air, meet great people, and make a real difference. This beautiful new nature education center and park is providing free STEAM and...
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ILACSD & Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy: San Diego River Days Cleanup- Cactus Park
Cactus Park 10610 Ashwood St,, Lakeside, United StatesPresented by: I Love a Clean San Diego and and the Lakeside's River Park Conservancy I Love A Clean San Diego and the Lakeside River Park Conservancy will be hosting a 2 hour long litter cleanup in Lakeside- Cactus County Park. Volunteers will be joining staff in removing litter from the park and surrounding area...
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River Days Mission Valley Garden Club
2310 Camino Del Rio North San Diego, CA 92108 2310 Camino Del Rio NorthGet outside for River Days and join a welcoming community as we bring native plant gardens to life at our exciting new eco-park in Mission Valley! Roll up your sleeves to help plant natives, weed, water, mulch, and support our native seed library. You’ll leave knowing you helped create vital wildlife habitat and a vibrant...
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River Days SANDAG Group Bike Ride
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin SANDAG and The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition for a fun free family friendly frolic along the San Diego River Trail. Bring your own bike and helmet to join League Certified Instructors for this 5 miles ride from Grant Park to Sefton Park and back. This low speed, no-drop ride is suitable for all...
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Imperial Beach Cleanup – River Days with Surfrider & Coastkeeper
Imperial Beach Pier 910 Seacoast Dr,, Imperial Beach, United StatesSan Diego Coastkeeper and San Diego Surfrider will be hosting a joint beach cleanup event at the Imperial Beach Pier. We'll meet at 9:00 a.m. for a safety talk and to grab equipment, then groups will head out and clean up the beach. Around 11:45 we'll meet back up to weigh our trash and take...
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Community River Cleanup
Looking for a hands-on volunteer opportunity that supports a healthy river and connects you with like-minded people? Join our core volunteer team for a San Diego River clean-up and help remove trash that threatens wildlife, water quality, and public spaces. Each year, volunteers remove more than 200,000 pounds of trash from the River—work that directly...
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River Days – Hike With a Purpose: BioBlitz at Mildred Falls
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesDiscover the hidden beauty of Mildred Falls at our River Days BioBlitz! Join us for a hands-on community science adventure as we explore this stunning preserve and document its incredible biodiversity. Using the iNaturalist app on our smartphones, we’ll identify and record local flora and fauna, contributing valuable data that supports countywide conservation strategies. This...
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Santee Historical Society Craft Bazaar and Butterfly Garden at the Historic Santee Barn
The Historic Santee Barn 9200 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United StatesPresented by the Santee Historical Society The Santee Historical Society will host an old-fashioned Craft Bazaar with a special focus on gardening, with the Monarch Butterfly garden open for visitors featuring arts and craft events for the kids. The Santee Historic Barn and Monarch Garden are located at 9200 Magnolia Avenue (between Mission Gorge and Mast...
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River Days and Nature Nights: Build a Big Brown Bat Buddy
2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108Join us for a creative, hands-on workshop at the River Center at Grant Park. During this needle-felting workshop, you’ll create your own felted bat to take home while learning fun facts about Big Brown Bats and their vital role in keeping our river ecosystem healthy. Participants will also have the opportunity to take their new Bat...
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Art Reception for San Diego River Artists Alliance
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego River Artists' Alliance The San Diego River Artists Alliance creates art inspired by the San Diego River and its ecosystem. Artwork about the San Diego River in various media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, glass, fiber, ceramics, paper tapestry, and photography will be on exhibit and for sale. A percentage of sales is...
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River Days and Nature Nights: Bat and Moth Event
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesPlease join us for an exciting evening adventure along the river as we listen and look for bats. During this guided walk, we will learn about bat behavior and use bioacoustic equipment to monitor their echolocation calls. We will also set up a UV light to attract and observe moths and other nocturnal insects. REGISTER...
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Bird Walk at Grant Park
2310 Camino Del Rio North San Diego, CA 92108 2310 Camino Del Rio NorthJoin bird experts Cindy Pencek and Ian Swirka for a guided walk along the San Diego River to observe and count the diverse bird species that call this area home. This relaxing, educational outing offers a chance to connect with nature while supporting conservation by recording observations on iNaturalist. Participants will also have the opportunity...
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San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration
5156 W Point Loma Blvd 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity to explore the San Diego River Estuary and support the restoration of this sensitive and vital habitat. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants, improving conditions for native wildlife and pollinators, enhancing water quality, reducing erosion, and protecting endangered species such as the California Least Tern. Your efforts will...
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Ranger Lead Night Hike
3201 Ruffin Rd., San Diego CA 92123 3201 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, United StatesJoin the City of San Diego Park Rangers for an educational night hike. Discover the fascinating habits and habitats of nocturnal animals as they come to life after dark. Learn why wildlife corridors are essential for protecting urban ecosystems and supporting local wildlife. REGISTER: egrocha@sandiego.gov Please note: This hike is suited for participants 10+ years