Sunday, May 9, 2010
Lots of Fun Events to Attend!
For info
call 619-297-7380
RSVP not required unless noted
8:30AM - 10:30AM Estuary Exploration Bike Ride
Explore the San Diego River Estuary and Mission Valley Preserve on this 8-mile easy paced bike ride. Ride leaves from the paw print at Dog Beach. See 4 miles of the San Diego River Trail, including the new 3/4 mile section. Family friendly ride.
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
Location: Western end of Voltaire St; Ocean Beach; 92107
9AM - 11AM Point Loma Native Plant Garden Open House
Visit the beautiful Point Loma Native Plant Garden and see what’s blooming. Learn about the beauty and importance of our native flora.
Host: Friends of the Point Loma Garden
Location: Mendocino Blvd. and Greene St.; Ocean Beach; 92107
9AM - Noon Explore a Hidden Gem in Mission Valley
Join guide Ben for a guided nature walk through the Mission Valley Preserve. Learn about the riparian habitat and the threats posed by invasive plant species. Hikes leave at 9AM and 11AM. Meet at the Mission Valley Preserve Garden.
Host: Friends of the Mission Valley Preserve
Location: Just west of 5055 Friars Road; Mission Valley; 92110
9AM - 4:30PM Open House at the Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy this beautiful 723 acre wildlife preserve near Barona. Explore the trails on your own or join in for guided walks at 10AM and 1:30PM.
Host: San Diego Audubon Society
Location: 13003 Wildcat Canyon Road; Lakeside: 92040
10AM - 1PM Nature Walk at Mast Park West in Santee
Come take a guided tour of Mast Park West and help us search for butterflies and plants native to the San Diego region. Hikes leave at 10AM and Noon from Mast Park.
Host: Friends of Santee's River Park
Location: Mast Park, Carlton Hills Blvd., Santee; 92071
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10AM - Noon Guided Hike of the canyons of Tierrasanta
Join the Friends of Tierrasanta Canyons for a moderate 2-mile roundtrip hike through beautiful South Rueda Canyon. Optional lunch too follow.
Host: Friends of Tierrasanta Canyons
Location: Tierrasanta Library
10AM - Noon Open House at the River Garden
Enjoy the morning at this wonderful community garden displaying native varietals and low water using plants. Visitors are welcome to come by and help out with different gardening tasks, or just say hello and go for a stroll through the garden. All tools provided. Docents on hand.
Host: Friends of the River Garden
Location: 3334 Camino del Rio N; Mission Valley; 92108
1PM - 2PM Presidio Park Tour
Park Rangers will lead an outdoor history tour of Presidio Park. Learn about the rich and colorful history of our region at what is considered the “Plymouth Rock of the West Coast.”
Host: City of San Diego
Location: 2727 Presidio Drive; Mission Hills; 92103
5PM - 6PM Mother’s Day River Walk
Join the River Park Foundation for an evening guided nature walk in Mission Valley. A naturalist will take you on a short 1.25-mile walk under the cooling shade of cottonwoods and willow trees along the River Trail. What a wonderful way to enjoy Mother's Day!
Host: The San Diego River Park Foundation
Location: Mission Valley Center Trolley Station, 1400 Camino de la Reina; Mission Valley; 92108