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SUMMARY:Mountain Lion 101
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin Mountain Lion Foundation volunteer and mountain lion expert Robin Parks for an engaging presentation about mountain lions at Grant Park\, The San Diego River Park Foundation’s beautiful new nature learning facility in Mission Valley.  This session provides a broad introduction to these remarkable animals\, offering insights across a range of topics. \nSpots are limited. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE!  \nTopics Covered\n· Basic Recognition: Learn how to identify mountain lions in the wild. \n· Biology\, Behaviors\, and Capabilities: Discover key facts about the physical characteristics\, natural behaviors\, and abilities of mountain lions. \n· Stories of Encounters: Hear both humorous and poignant stories about interactions between people and mountain lions. \n· Myths and Misinformation: Explore common misconceptions about these cats and gain clarity on the facts. \n· Lion Safety: Understand the essential safety do’s and don’ts when in mountain lion territory. \n· Deterrents: Find out effective methods for deterring mountain lions from entering populated areas. \n· Current California Laws and Policies: Get up-to-date information on California laws and California Department of Fish and Wildlife policies regarding mountain lions.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/mountain-lion-101/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Learning & Education,Nature
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SUMMARY:River Days Bird Drawing Workshop with Art FORM
DESCRIPTION:Discover the beauty and majesty of raptors that live in the San Diego watershed with a presentation by Sky Hunters\, followed by a bird drawing workshop with Art FORM. Work on the details of specific birds\, all art materials provided. \nPlease register separately for the Sky Hunters presentation HERE
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-bird-drawing-workshop-with-art-form/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sky Hunters Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us after the morning Bird Walk for a special live raptor presentation with Sky Hunters. This engaging program offers a rare opportunity to see a rescued bird of prey up close while learning about raptor behavior\, conservation\, and wildlife rehabilitation. \nSky Hunters brings decades of experience working with birds of prey. Learn all about our native raptors\, diets\, lifespans\, what to do and not do if you find a sick injured or orphaned\, wild animal and the laws we have protecting all of our Wildlife. \nAfter the presentation\, join ArtFORM for a bird drawing workshop. All art materials are provided free of charge. Sign up for the drawing workshop HERE.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/sky-hunters-event/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Grant Park
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nParticipants will also have the opportunity to visit the River Studio at Grant Park\, an emerging nature education center and eco-park designed to serve more than 10\,000 students each year and inspire future environmental stewards. \nKids are welcome with adult supervision. We hope you can join us for this engaging community science experience! \nAfter the Bird Walk\, join Sky Hunters and their raptor animal ambassador for an engaging presentation on raptors on the Conrad Prebys Stage immediately following the bird walk. \nParking:Please park in the Grant Park parking lot. Access is via the intersection with the stoplight across from iFLY Indoor Skydiving.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/bird-walk-at-grant-park/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education,Nature
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T210000
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SUMMARY:River Days and Nature Nights: Bat and Moth Event
DESCRIPTION:Please 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. \nREGISTER HERE \nAbout Our Presenters:\nDon Endicott is a retired Navy communications research engineer who now serves as a dedicated volunteer naturalist. He is a Certified Interpretive Guide and presents multimedia programs on bats and mountain lions at parks throughout San Diego County. Don volunteers with the San Diego Natural History Museum and Project Wildlife’s Bat Team\, contributes bat echolocation recordings for research\, and co-authored 50 Best Short Hikes San Diego (Wilderness Press\, 2018). He was named Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s Volunteer Naturalist of the Year in 2018. \nMake it a fun evening of art and nature at Grant Park: View beautiful river-themed art at the Artist Reception for the San Diego River Artists Alliance from 5 pm – 7 pm and enjoy an art and craft activity at the River Days and Nature Nights Build a Big Brown Bat Buddy conducted by the SDRPF’s Education Team from 3 pm- 5:30 pm. RSVP’s are needed for the art and craft activity – sign up here. Then observe real live bats on an adventurous bat walk along the San Diego River by signing up for the River Days and Nature Nights Bat and Moth event from 7 pm – 9 pm. RSVP now for the bat walk since this event always fills up quickly! \nAdditional Notes:\n\nThis event fills up quickly\, and registration is required.\nPlease RSVP early.All ages are welcome.\nBring a flashlight or headlamp.\nWear long pants and closed-toed shoes.\nThe event will take place at the San Diego River Center at Grant Park
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-and-nature-nights-bat-and-moth-event/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education
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SUMMARY:Art Reception for San Diego River Artists Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the San Diego River Artists’ Alliance \nJoin this exciting reception and see beautiful art by the San Diego River Artists Alliance at the River Studio at Grant Park! Their artwork is inspired by the San Diego River and its ecosystem and includes various media\, such as oil\, acrylic\, watercolor\, pencil\, glass\, fiber\, ceramics\, paper tapestry\, and photography. This art will be on exhibit and for sale! \nA percentage of sales is donated to the San Diego River Park Foundation. No RSVP required\, but we would still like to know if you plan to attend. \nMake it a fun evening of art and nature at Grant Park: View beautiful river-themed art at the Artist Reception from 5 pm – 7 pm and enjoy an art and craft activity at the River Days and Nature Nights Build a Big Brown Bat Buddy conducted by the SDRPF’s Education Team from 3 pm- 5:30 pm. RSVP’s are needed for the art and craft activity – sign up here. Then observe real live bats on an adventurous bat walk along the San Diego River by signing up for the River Days and Nature Nights Bat and Moth event from 7 pm – 9 pm. RSVP now for the bat walk since this event always fills up quickly! \nThe Bat Walk will start at the River Studio. The walk crosses Qualcomm way heading west along the river trail and returns back to the Studio. We use echolocation devices to “hear” the bats and often you see them as they fly by.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/art-reception-for-san-diego-river-artists-alliance/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
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SUMMARY:River Days and Nature Nights: Build a Big Brown Bat Buddy
DESCRIPTION:Join the San Diego River Park Foundation for a creative\, hands-on workshop 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. \nNeedle Felting Workshop (Ages 8+)This workshop is recommended for children who enjoy crafts\, can follow instructions\, stay engaged\, and have the patience to complete a structured project. \nSafety Notes: \n\nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.\nParticipants should be comfortable following instructions and working carefully.\nIf a child is unable to safely participate\, an adult may be asked to escort them out.\n\nCost:A $10+ donation toward supplies is greatly appreciated. \nREGISTER HERE: \nMake it a fun evening of art and nature at Grant Park: View beautiful river-themed art at the Artist Reception for the San Diego River Artists Alliance from 5 pm – 7 pm and as you enjoy an art and craft activity at the River Days and Nature Nights Build a Big Brown Bat Buddy conducted by the SDRPF’s Education Team from 3 pm- 5:30 pm. RSVP’s are needed for the art and craft activity – sign up here. Then observe real live bats on an adventurous bat walk along the San Diego River by signing up for the River Days and Nature Nights Bat and Moth event from 7 pm – 9 pm. RSVP now for the bat walk since this event always fills up quickly!
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-and-nature-nights-build-a-big-brown-bat-buddy/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Family-Friendly,Learning & Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T133000
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SUMMARY:Petals & Paint: Grant Park Flower Fence Mural Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate River Days with The San Diego River Park Foundation and let your creativity bloom as we paint a colorful flower mural on the fence at Grant Park in Mission Valley!\n\nThis vibrant\, hands-on experience takes place at our new nature learning center in the heart of the valley. Add your artistic touch and help create a beautiful\, welcoming space where thousands of students\, residents\, and visitors will begin their journey exploring the San Diego River. \nNo supplies or experience are necessary and leaders will be on hand to help lead the art project.  We would love for you to join us! We need many volunteers so invite your friends and family! All ages welcome! If you have any questions\, please email sarah@sandiegoriver.org. \n \nRiver Days is our annual 9-day celebration of the San Diego River! SDRPF and an estimated 20 partners host fun nature outings\, volunteer opportunities\, art activities\, bike rides\, hikes\, and much more along all 52 miles of the river. \nJOIN US! To see the full River Days schedule\, click here.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/petals-paint-grant-park-flower-fence-mural-gathering/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Family-Friendly,Nature
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:River Days SANDAG Group Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 ages and abilities. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-sandag-group-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
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SUMMARY:River Days Mission Valley Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:Get outside for River Days with The San Diego River Park Foundation 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 green space for students and neighbors in the heart of our city. \nWhether you’re passionate about native plants and pollinator gardens\, eager to learn\, or simply want to make a difference alongside others\, the Mission Valley Garden Club is for you. No experience needed! Stay tuned for special educational talks with native plant experts at select events. \nWhat to Bring & Know: \n\nAll tools are provided\, but feel free to bring your favorites\nAttire: long pants and closed-toe shoes required\nOther items: reusable water bottle\, hat\, sun protection\nWeather: light rain will not cancel the event\nNo pets allowed for safety reasons\nRestrooms available on site\nAll ages welcome; youth under 16 require supervision\, and ages 16–17 need a parent signature
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-mission-valley-garden-club/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Nature,Volunteer Activity
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SUMMARY:Explore Nighttime and the Night Sky Along the San Diego River at Grant Park
DESCRIPTION:Join DarkSky San Diego County for a short presentation on light pollution and its impact on wildlife and nocturnal creatures living near the San Diego River. After sunset\, we’ll learn about night vision and search for celestial objects in our urban night sky. Bring your binoculars or telescope if you have one! \nWe’ll also dive into the fascinating world of moths with Biology Professor\, Hector Valtierra\, by using our UV lighting station to attract and observe them up close. \nWe hope you can join us for this special evening under the stars!
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/explore-nighttime-and-the-night-sky-along-the-san-diego-river-at-grant-park/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T100000
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SUMMARY:River Days Grant Park Community Stewards
DESCRIPTION:Get 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 environmental learning experiences to thousands of underserved students each year\, while providing an exciting array of nature programming for the community. \nTogether\, we’ll help create a welcoming green space in the heart of Mission Valley through vegetation removal and weeding\, trash pick-up\, graffiti removal\, and occasional planting. \nWhat to Bring & Know Before You Go: \n\nTools if you have them (trash grabbers\, loppers\, hand pruners\, shovels\, gloves)\nLong pants and closed-toe shoes (required)\nReusable water bottle\, hat\, and sun protection\nLight rain will not cancel the event\nNo pets allowed for safety reasons\nRestrooms are available on site\nAll ages welcome; youth under 16 require supervision (ages 16–17 need a parent signature)
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-grant-park-community-stewards/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Hiking and Walking,Nature,Volunteer Activity
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SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Nature Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating the great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun!
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-readers-nature-storytime/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Learning & Education,Nature
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SUMMARY:Bird Survey
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the San Diego River Park Foundation \nPlease join local bird experts in the heart of Mission Valley at the River Center at Grant Park to observe and count the birds that call this section of the river home! Come see nature’s biodiversity and beauty while getting a sneak peek of Grant Park’s progress as we build a unique youth education center to steward a new generation of nature advocates. \nFind other guided bird watching event dates HERE! \nHere are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: \n\nYou can park in the round-about at Grant Park or take the trolley to the Rio Vista station\nBring your own binoculars if you have them\, and we usually have some to loan out\nItems to Bring: Hat\, other forms of sun protection\, study shoes\nKids are welcome\, with adult supervision.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/bird-survey-2/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education,Nature,Recreation
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SUMMARY:Bat Walk & Moths Under the Moonlight
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the San Diego River Park Foundation \nJoin SDRPF for a fun evening adventure to launch into bat and moth season as we listen and look for bats and moths while we stroll along the river.  We will delve into our nighttime world to eavesdrop on eerie echolocation calls using bioacoustics and attract moths to our UV lighting station to observe them up close. \nAll ages are welcome to join us for this hair-raising event. Sign up early as space is limited\, and our Nature Nights events fill up quickly! \nPlease bring a flashlight or headlamp\, a camp chair for the later mothing portion and wear long pants and close toed shoes. \n\nAbout our Presenters: \nDon Endicott is a retired civilian research engineer and executive in the field of Navy Communications and Network Technologies in San Diego\, but Don discovered a second career as a volunteer naturalist. He is a National Association of Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide and Mission Trails Regional Park Trail Guide as well as public educator for the San Diego Natural History Museum and the San Diego Humane Society as a member of Project Wildlife’s “Bat Team”. Don presents multi-media talks on bats and mountain lions at regional venues such as Anza-Borrego Desert State Park\, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park\, Mission Trails Regional Park\, and Agua Caliente County Park. He was recognized as Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s volunteer Naturalist of the Year in 2018. He contributes full spectrum bat echolocation call recordings to the San Diego Natural History Museum and Wildlife Acoustics\, a bioacoustics monitoring systems company\, where they have been incorporated into reference libraries for species identification. He is a field contributor to herpetofauna surveys and monitors nesting peregrine falcons for the National Park Service and US Fish & Wildlife Service. Don is co-author of 50 Best Short Hikes San Diego (Wilderness Press\, 2018) with the late Jerry Schad. \nHector Valtierra is an avid moth enthusiast\, and will be setting up a mothing station for us. When he isn’t out looking for moths and other insects\, Hector works as a microbiology and general biology professor at San Diego community colleges. He is also an avid iNaturalist user and wildlife photographer. \nAdditional Details:\n\n\n\n\n\nIs Family Friendly\n\n\n\nRegister by May 17\, 2025\n\n\n\nIs Outdoors\n\n\n\nIs Wheelchair Accessible\n\n\n\nClosed-Toe Shoes Required\n\n\n\nLong Pants Required\n\n\n\nBring a Flashlight or Headlamp
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/bat-walk-moths-under-the-moonlight/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Learning & Education,Nature
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SUMMARY:Grant Park Open House
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the San Diego River Park Foundation \nJoin us for a lovely Saturday tour of the construction site of the exciting new River Studio at Grant Park. Connect with fellow community members and learn about this amazing project! \nThe River Studio at Grant Park will act as a new home for the San Diego River in the heart of Mission Valley. With nature as a classroom \, it will provide free\, hands-on STEM learning experiences to thousands of kids with the goal of inspiring pursuit of STEM education and careers and a love for the river. We hope you can join us to learn more about this incredible haven of green space in the heart of San Diego!
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/wine-walk-mingle-at-the-river-center-at-grant-park/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T220000
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SUMMARY:Grant Park Community Stewards
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: San Diego River Park Foundation \nJoin the San Diego River Park Foundation in helping to beautify the River Studio at Grant Park! Take in the morning fresh air with fellow nature lovers while you take care of this exciting new nature science education center and eco-park with activities such as vegetation removal and weeding\, trash pick-up\, and planting. \nHere are a few tips to help you prepare for the event:\n\nBring trash grabbers\, loppers\, hand pruners\, shovels\, and gloves (if you have them)\nAttire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required\nOther Items to Bring: Reusable water bottle\, hat\, other forms of sun protection\nWeather: Light rain will not cancel the event\nFor safety reasons\, no pets are allowed at this event\nThere are restroom facilities at this location\nAll ages are welcome\, but those under 16 need supervision. Ages 16 and 17 are allowed alone but with a parent signature.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/grant-park-community-stewards/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T093000
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SUMMARY:River Center at Grant Park Community Tours
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a community tour of the exciting new River Center at Grant Park under construction! Enjoy a stroll around the site and learn about this amazing project! \nTours embarking at: \n\n9:45 am\n10:15 am\n10:45 am\n\nThe River Center at Grant Park will act as a new home for the San Diego River in the heart of Mission Valley. With nature as a classroom \, it will provide free hands-on STEM learning experiences to thousands of kids with the goal of inspiring pursuit of STEM education and careers and a love for the river. \nWe hope you can join us to learn more about this incredible haven of green space in the heart of San Diego and the beacon it will be for the community! \n 
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/community-river-center-at-grant-park-tours/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T093000
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SUMMARY:Help document birds at Grant Park
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFind more Bird Surveys at Grant Park\, event dates are HERE! \nAdditional Notes: \nKids are welcome\, with adult supervision. \nThis event is outdoors! Rain will cancel this event. \nPlease bring sun protection and water. \nIf you sign up here\, please do NOT sign up on the San Diego River Park Foundations Event calendar! \nQuestions? Please email Natalie\, Site Supervisor\, at natalie@sandiegoriver.org \n \n 
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/bird-survey/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Hiking and Walking,Learning & Education,Recreation
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SUMMARY:River Center at Grant Park Family Tour with Education Activities
DESCRIPTION: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 interactive activities for kids that teach about the amazing plants and animals that live along the San Diego River and make this riparian habitat special. \nOnce the River Center at Grant Park is completed\, it will act as a new home for the San Diego River in the heart of Mission Valley. With nature as a classroom \, it will provide free hands-on STEM learning experiences to thousands of kids with the goal of inspiring pursuit of STEM education and careers and a love for the river. \nWe hope you can join us to learn more about this incredible haven of green space in the heart of San Diego and take part in fun nature education activities! \nAdditional Notes: \nSun Protection Recommended \nPublic Restroom Available \nAll ages are welcome.
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/river-days-ecotour-activities/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Family-Friendly,Learning & Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T100000
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SUMMARY:Team ECO: Gardening at Grant Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAdditional Notes: \nBring your gloves\, loppers\, hand pruners\, and rakes if you have them. \nPlease remember to bring water! \nFind other Team ECO events HERE!
URL:https://sdriverdays.org/activity/team-eco/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Recreation,Volunteer Activity
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