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Guided River Walk with the CEO
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesTo 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...
River Days Educational Arts and Crafts
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome 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 StatesJoin 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...
ILACSD Mast Park Clean-Up
Mast Park 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, United StatesJoin 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 keeping litter out of the Pacific Ocean. Click here to learn more about I Love A Clean San Diego. Staff will have check-in ready for...
Ocean Beach Cleanup – River Days with Surfrider & Coastkeeper
Dog Beach in Ocean Beach 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesDescription 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 local spaces are protected by volunteers, just like you! We welcome you to a fun day in the sand with family, friends, and new acquaintances...
Mission Valley Kayak and River Bank Clean-Up
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesVolunteers 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...
Three Sisters Waterfall Hike with USFS and SDRPF
Three Sisters Falls Boulder Creek Rd, Santa Ysabel, United StatesHike 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...
Guided Midday River Walk with the CEO
Town and Country River Park Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesTo 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...
Butterflies and Bees Festival
The Historic Santee Barn 9200 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United StatesThe 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...
Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths
River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United StatesPlease 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...
Hike at Crestridge Ecological Reserve (Horsemill Road Trailhead)
Crestridge Ecological Reserve 1171 Horsemill Rd, El Cajon, CA, United StatesJoin the Canyoneers from the Nat at a hike around the Crestridge Ecological Preserve!
Free Fly Casting Lesson
Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United StatesJoin 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...
Majestic Mother’s Day Hike or Stroll at Eagle Peak Ranch
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesEmbark 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...
Point Loma Native Plant Garden Open House
Point Loma Native Plant Garden 4444 Greene St., San Diego, CA, United StatesStart 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...
Hike With a Purpose: BioBlitz at Beautiful Eagle Peak Ranch
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesContribute 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...
Discover Eagle Peak Ranch on Self Guided Hikes
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesEmbark 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...
Critter Cam Adventure
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesJoin 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...
Team IMPACT: River Restoration
Fashion Valley Mall 6997 Friars Rd., San Diego, United StatesWe 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,...
Hike at Crestridge Ecological Reserve with the Earth Discovery Institute
Crestridge Ecological Reserve 1171 Horsemill Rd, El Cajon, CA, United StatesCome explore the Crestridge Ecological Reserve with the Earth Discovery Institute!
Bird Walk at Famosa Slough
Famosa Slough 4275 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome learn about our local birds with the Friends of Famosa Slough!
Community River Clean-Up
Cottonwood Grove 2508 Hotel Circle Pl, San Diego, CA, United StatesLooking 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 Foundation's flagship volunteer teams to assist with River Clean-Ups! Volunteers are needed to remove trash and pollution from south side of this special 51-acre ecological...
Interpretive Hike at Sycamore Canyon
Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch 16281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway, United StatesInterpretive Hike with Ranger at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch
Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve Wildflower Hike
Santa Ysabel East Open Space Preserve 500 Farmer Rd., Julian, CA, United StatesJoin 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 Diego River at the Santa Ysabel East Open Space Preserve. On this 8-mile out-and-back hike we will travel through oak woodlands, native grasslands, and fields...
River Center at Grant Park Family Tour with Education Activities
River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin 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...
Hiking Tour Overlooking Ruffin Canyon
Taft Middle School 9191 Gramercy drive, San Diego, United StatesHike Overlooking Ruffin Canyon
Help document birds at Grant Park
River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United StatesDo 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...
Free Fly Casting Lessons
Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United StatesJoin 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...
OB Estuary Restoration & Nature Walk
San Diego River Mouth 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesLooking 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 this time of year, invasive plants)! Join the San Diego River Park Foundation's Garden Club and staff to help maintain the trails within the river...
Silverwood Tributaries and Riparian Habitat Exploration
Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakeside 13003 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA, United StatesThe 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...
How Birds and Dogs Can Live Together
Dog Beach in Ocean Beach 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome 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...