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!

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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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...

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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 to our ecology and agriculture.  Participants will learn about natural beekeeping and the different varieties of honey. Learn about the life cycle of a monarch...

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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 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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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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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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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.  Examine samples of their fur and scat.  Make tracks of your favorite animal in a dirt tray.  Animals that inhabit our open space areas are...

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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 Park under construction and learn about this incredible project! The San Diego River Park Foundation's talented Education Team will be there to provide engaging and...

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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 you might see as dozens of species have been documented. Data collected is added to the Park's incredible bird inventory! Find more Bird Surveys at...

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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 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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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. (Even the smallest streams are home to everything from little tree frogs to Great Horned Owls!) A guided nature tour will be offered at 10...

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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 to the protected Estuary, learn about the endangered birds that use the river as a stopping ground during their migratory route, in addition to those...

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