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	October 2026
			1 reserved reserved October 1, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	2	3 reserved reserved October 3, 2026 Scout BSA (Choose One): Nature: 2.5-hours / 1-Day Fish & Wildlife: 2.5-hours / 1-Day Bird Study: 2.5-hours / 1-Day Girl Scouts (Choose One): Animal Habitat: 2.5-hours / 1-Day Flowers: 2.5-hours / 1-Day Shapes in Nature: 2.5-hours / 1-Day *Some Badges have prerequisites, earning is not guaranteed unless prerequisites have been completed and the scout participates in the program. Request: SCOUT FORM This program is designed for groups, not individual Scouts. See more details	4
5	6 reserved reserved October 6, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	7 reserved reserved October 7, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	8 reserved reserved October 8, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	9	10 reserved reserved October 10, 2026 See more details	11
12 SCHOOL HOLIDAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY October 12, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am See more details	13 reserved reserved October 13, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	14 reserved reserved October 14, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	15 reserved reserved October 15, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	16	17 reserved reserved October 17, 2026 See more details	18
19	20 OPEN: Book a Field Trip OPEN: Book a Field Trip October 20, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	21 reserved reserved October 21, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	22 OPEN: Book a Field Trip OPEN: Book a Field Trip October 22, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	23	24	25
26	27 reserved reserved October 27, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	28 reserved reserved October 28, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	29 reserved reserved October 29, 2026 LAND: Deep Roots: Explore the traditional uses of native plants by the Kumeyaay people, discover their roles in providing food, medicine, and resources, and explore their connection to the San Diego River. NGSS: LS4-3, LS4-4, LS1-1, ESS3-1, PS3-1, LS2-1, LS2-4, ESS3-3 AIR: Beyond Feathers: Discover over 500 bird species by exploring their identification, adaptations, habitats, and their essential role in the ecosystem. NGSS: LS4-3, LS1-1, ESS3-1 WATER: River Bugs are Cool: Identify and sort "river bugs" from the San Diego River to assess the river's health, indicate water quality, and understand human impacts on the ecosystem and waterways. NGSS: LS1-1, LS2-2, SEP, CCC WATER: River Detectives: Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH measurements, turbidity assessments, and salinity testing. Identify macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in the San Diego River to understand how they indicate water quality. NGSS: LS2-1, LS2-4, LS2-6, ESS3-4 BOOK: FIELD TRIP FORM Email coolriver@sandiegoriver.org See more details	30	31 HALLOWEEN HALLOWEEN October 31, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am See more details

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