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May 11, 12, 18 & 19 2013

Celebrate Your River!
Exploration-Discovery-Stewardship

May 11, 12, 18 & 19 2013
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  • Youth Day of Service
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San Diego River Days 2013 will be our 10th Annual event!

From May 11-19, there will be 42 events along the whole length of the River from Santa Ysabel to Ocean Beach. Events range from hikes, nature walks, bike rides, trail building projects, gardening, community service projects and more. Plus, this year, we will kick off San Diego River Days with the 3rd Annual Youth Day of Service on May 11 which will engage over 1,000 kids and their families in meaningful service projects at 13 sites along the River.

We hope that you, your family and friends will join us for this opportunity to get out and experience the river with knowledgeable guides, learn a little something and have some fun! See you on the River!

Interactive Map of Free Events

San Diego River Days Events are FREE and open to the public (unless otherwise noted).  Use this site to find an event to attend and let us know you will be joining!


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Download the River Days program of events

Youth Day of Service: Sat. May 11
  1. Rare Habitat Restoration at the River Mouth
    9am - noon
  2. Native Seed Project at the Historic Edgemoor Barn's 100th Birthday Bash
    10am - 2pm
  3. Trail beautification
    Private Event
  4. River Trail work
    Private Event
  5. Seed balls and mulching
    Private Event
  6. Water conservation garden beautification
    Private Event
  7. Art project and butterly garden
    Private Event
  8. Check dam building and erosion control
    Private Event
  9. Restoration and new community access
    Private Event
  10. River Trail restoration
    Private Event
  11. Trailhead project and planting
    Private Event
  12. Graffiti clean-up and trail work
    Private Event
Sunday, May 12
  1. Hike at the Top of the River
    9am - 3pm
  2. Photography Workshop
    9am - 11 am
  3. San Diego Fly Fishers' Fly Casting Clinic
    9am - noon
  4. Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary
    9am - noon
  5. Mother's Day Fitness Class
    9 am - 10 am
  6. Mother's Day Brunch
    10 am - 11 am
  7. River Days Walkabout
    11 am - noon
  8. Mural Tour Bike Ride
    11 am - 1 pm
  9. Kites, Plant Sale, and More!
    10 am - 1 pm
  10. Wilderness Basics Class
    10 am - 1 pm
  11. Open House at the River Mouth
    10 am - 11 am
  12. Backcountry Visitor Center
    11 am - 5 pm
  13. Museum Open House and Tour
    1 - 4 pm
  14. Ribbon of Life: Archaeology of the San Diego River
    2 - 4 pm
Saturday, May 18
  1. San Diego River Run 5K Run/Walk
    8 - 10:30 am
  2. "Geo-Trashing" River Clean-Up
    9 am - noon
  3. Explore a Hidden Native Plant Garden
    9 am - 11 am
  4. Hike and Trail Clean-Up
    9am - 1pm
  5. Hike to the Source of the River
    9 am - 2 pm
  6. Explore Mission Trails Day
    9 am - 2 pm
  7. Peutz Creek Preserve Open House and Watering
    10 am - noon
  8. Julian Wild and Scenic Film Festival
    9am – 7:30pm
  9. A River Days Storytime
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
  10. Pony Rides & Petting Zoo at the Library!
    10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  11. Fisherman's Camp Open House
    11 am - 2 pm
  12. Backcountry Visitor Center
    11 am - 5 pm
  13. Native Plant Garden Guided Walk
    noon - 3 pm
  14. Stargazing Event
    noon - 11 pm
  15. Famosa Slough Bird Walk
    1 pm - 3 pm
Sunday, May 19
  1. Volunteer Appreciation BBQ and Hoedown
    11am – 2pm

Sneak Preview of Event Locations

Thank You to Our
River Days 2013 Sponsors

Think Blue San Diego

Viejas

San Diego River Conservancy

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Kaiser Permanente

Sudberry Properties

Thank You to Our
Youth Day of Service
2013 Sponsors

SDGE

SeaWorld

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