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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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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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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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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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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RiverWatch East- Help Monitor the Health of the River

Mast Park 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, 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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Interpretive Hike at Sycamore Canyon

Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch 16281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway, United States

Interpretive Hike with Ranger at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch

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Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve Wildflower Hike

Santa Ysabel East Open Space Preserve 500 Farmer Rd., Julian, CA, United States

Join 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...

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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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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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