San Diego Fly Fishers’ Free Casting Clinic

About the Event

The San Diego Fly Fishers invite you to Lake Murray  to receive personalized training by experienced instructors! Rods and equipment provided. Or bring your own to practice and swap fishing stories.

Suitable for children ages 5-18, and for those who are still kids at heart.

Thanks to our event host: San Diego Fly Fishers

Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary Hike

About the Event

The oak-shaded small tributaries of the San Diego River are of great ecological importance to the river’s watershed. Silverwood’s Resident Naturalist Phil Lambert will tell you how even the smallest streams are home to everything from little tree frogs to Great Horned Owls.

*** Please wear sturdy hiking shoes. Bring sun protection and at least 12 oz. of water.

Thanks to our event host: San Diego Audubon Society

Cool River Estuary Exploration

About the Event

Bring the family to the River Mouth to take a guided hike around the unique San Diego River Estuary and learn why it is such a special place. Experience several different biomes in a small geographic area and assist in a special restoration project.

Suitable for children ages 5-14.

*** You must wear close-toed shoes. Please bring at least 12 oz. of water to drink. All tools and supplies will be provided. Community service hours can be verified.

Hosted by: The San Diego River Park Foundation

Trans-Preserve Hike

About the Event

Join us for a special opportunity to hike across the Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve! This will be a longer hike, roughly 8 miles, one-way through the native grasslands, oak woodlands, and beautiful wildflowers of the preserve. This hike will not be out and back, we will be arranging for shuttles from the finish back to the trailhead.

***Please wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring at least 3 liters of water and a sack lunch. Sun protection is highly recommended.

Thanks to our event host: San Diego River Park Foundation

 

Native Plant Talk and Seed Ball Workshop

About the Event

Come take a tour of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden and help make seed balls which we will then use in our propagation efforts at our Boulder Creek Preserve in Julian. And make sure to bring along a lunch to celebrate Mother’s Day with a picnic in the garden!

Suitable for children ages 5-17.

***You must wear close-toed shoes. All tools and supplies will be provided. Lunch will NOT be provided, you must bring your own.

Hosted by: San Diego River Park Foundation

Mother’s Day San Diego River Garden Work Party

Join us as we continue to care for one of the first parks in Mission Valley. We will be working on light gardening activities such as planting, watering, weeding, trail maintenance, pruning and mulching. We also invite you to bring along a sack lunch and stay after for a Mother’s Day picnic in the garden! 

Suitable for children ages 5-17.

 Hosted by: San Diego River Park Foundation

 

Cuyamaca Peak Hike

Join us for a challenging 5.6 mile hike up to Cuyamaca Peak in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Cuyamaca Peak is the second highest peak and the geographic center of San Diego county, making it the penthouse of San Diego. From its peak we will look over all of the San Diego River Gorge with sweeping views ranging from 100 miles on clear days.

Hosted by: San Diego River Park Foundation