BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Diego River Park Foundation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for San Diego River Park Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060703 CREATED:20260331T193859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T194858Z UID:10000029-1777714200-1777717800@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:The State of the San Diego River: a discussion with the COO DESCRIPTION:Description: Each of us individually and as a community make choices that affect the San Diego River\, both for better and for worse. Our annual State of the River Report seeks to answer the question: Is the river healthy? Join this discussion for a presentation from The San Diego River Park Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer\, Sarah Hutmacher\, on the most recent report and the indicators we look at when trying to answer this complex question\, with a focus on the lower San Diego River\, from Santee to the Pacific. \nWe will discuss data collection efforts\, challenges and threats our river faces\, and look forward to opportunities to restore the San Diego River. In addition to the presentation\, we invite your questions and curiosity about the San Diego River or the Foundation’s restoration and research programs\, efforts to end homelessness in the riverbed\, and how to get involved! \nWe welcome you to come early at 9 am for optional coffee and refreshments (try Sarah’s homemade baked goods\, while supplies last!) before the presentation begins at 9:30. \nVIEW THE REPORT HERE URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/the-state-of-the-san-diego-river-a-discussion-with-the-coo/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/State-of-the-rIVER.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060703 CREATED:20260305T184328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T225216Z UID:10000032-1777973400-1777977000@sandiegoriver.org 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://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime/2026-05-05/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KID.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060703 CREATED:20260305T184328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T225216Z UID:10000033-1778578200-1778581800@sandiegoriver.org 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://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime/2026-05-12/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KID.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060703 CREATED:20260424T204507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T205648Z UID:10000083-1778958000-1778965200@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:River Days Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths 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. \nAbout Our Presenter:\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:\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://sandiegoriver.org/event/nature-nights-bat-walk-and-moths/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/natbat.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T093000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060703 CREATED:20260312T214422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T180010Z UID:10000021-1779004800-1779010200@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Grant Park DESCRIPTION:Embark on a fun-filled walk with bird experts Cindy Pencek and Ian Swirka to observe and count the amazing biodiversity of birds that call this section of the river home! You’ll not only experience the joy and relaxation of connecting with nature\, but will also contribute to conservation efforts through reporting observations on iNaturalist! \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to explore our River Studio at Grant Park—our exciting new nature education center and eco-park featuring beautiful native plant gardens\, serving over 5\,000 students each year and empowering the next generation of environmental stewards. \nWe hope you can join us! Kids are welcome\, with adult supervision. \nRSVP HERE!\n  \nAnd extend the morning at the beautiful park by joining our Mountain Lions 101 presentation in The river Studio from 10 am – 11:30 am to learn all about mountain lions in San Diego! \nParking: Please park in the Grant Park parking lot. 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Without limiting the generality of the foregoing\, I agree that this waiver shall include any rights or causes of action resulting from personal injury to me or damage to my property sustained in connection with my participation during the event. \n\nI also hereby authorize and consent that The San Diego River Park Foundation has the right to copyright\, publish\, use\, sell or assign any and all photographic pictures\, videos\, and/or sound recordings taken or made of me or the youth mentioned below or in which I or the youth mentioned below may be included in whole or part during the projects. I grant permission to The San Diego River Park Foundation to allow these images and/or recordings\, which have been taken by or at the direction of the San Diego River Park Foundation to be put to legitimate use at their discretion. I relinquish all rights\, title\, or interest to any furnished products\, reproductions\, or facsimiles.\n\nNotice: COVID 19 regulations and procedures continue to evolve. We strive to exceed current COVID19 health and safety requirements. Even though face coverings are not generally required to be worn by volunteers at outdoor activities\, we work to create an inclusive environment where everyone who wishes to wear a face covering is supported.\n I confirm that I have read and agree to the terms outlined above.Date of Event (this is the date the event will occur)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email\n \n I would like to receive free updates by email. Check all that apply. (SDRPF will not sell or share your information with others.)\n \n Sign up for our newsletter\, updates\, and event information. We will not sell your information.\n \n \n Youth / Family Education Programs\n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities\n \n \n Becoming a member\n \n \n Something else\n Signature(Required) URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/bird-walk-at-grant-park-2/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nuttalls_woodpecker_cindy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060703 CREATED:20260109T203242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T212027Z UID:10000006-1779019200-1779024600@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:Mountain Lions 101 DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin Mountain Lion Foundation volunteer and mountain lion expert Robin Parks for an engaging presentation about mountain lions. This session provides a broad introduction to these remarkable animals\, offering insights across a range of topics. \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://sandiegoriver.org/event/mountain-lions-101-2/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mountain-lion-critter-cam-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060703 CREATED:20260305T184328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T225216Z UID:10000034-1779183000-1779186600@sandiegoriver.org 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://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KID.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060703 CREATED:20260305T184328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T225216Z UID:10000035-1779787800-1779791400@sandiegoriver.org 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://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KID.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060703 CREATED:20260108T204927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T181332Z UID:10000002-1780135200-1780142400@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:Family Nature Discovery Day\, POLLINATORS DESCRIPTION:Introducing Natural LAW Learning Experiences for the Whole Family!\nLand • Air • Water – Your Family’s Adventure Starts Here! \nFor years\, parents and chaperones have joined us on student nature learning experience events and shared one consistent wish: “I wish they offered these nature learning experiences for adults too!”\nSo\, we listened.\nThe San Diego River Park Foundation is thrilled to invite families of all ages to experience our immersive Natural LAW Education Program—a series of hands-on learning adventures designed to deepen your connection to the San Diego River\, its rich ecology\, and its cultural significance.\nThese field trips are FREE\, fun\, and crafted to create meaningful outdoor memories together while inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.\nExplore the Natural LAW Programs\nEach themed field trip uncovers a different dimension of the natural world. Families rotate through interactive stations\, discovering the hidden stories\, adaptations\, and science that bring our local ecosystems to life.\nUpcoming Family Discovery Day: \nLocation: 2310 Camino Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA 92108\nDate: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\nArrive: 9:45 am\nProgram Start: 10:00am\nProgram End: 12:00pm\nAIR: Pollinator Partners at Grant Park\nDive into the captivating world of bats\, butterflies\, bugs\, and bees—nature’s unsung heroes!\nLearn how these incredible pollinators play a vital role in shaping our ecosystems\nDiscover enhancing biodiversity\, and ensuring the survival of countless plant species\nGain a newfound appreciation for the intricate connections that make up the tapestry of life\nJoin us on an adventure to understand how these remarkable creatures support the balance of river ecosystems while nurturing the beauty of our natural world.\nPunctuality: Please arrive a few minutes before the event. Groups arriving late will not be able to experience the entire program. \nResponsibility: Please be aware of your surroundings\, as the safety and discipline of children are your primary responsibility. Promote listening\, foster excitement\, focus\, curiosity\, and engagement. Encourage observation rather than providing direct answers. \nPlease step away to take phone calls to deter distraction. \nEnvironmental Safety: For safety\, please remain vigilant\, attentive\, and engaged. Natural terrain may present unique challenges. We will reasonably accommodate special needs with the understanding that some of the wilderness terrain may pose challenges. \nDress for Outdoor Success:\nClosed-toe shoes and long pants\nComfortable clothes that can get wet\, dirty\, or muddy.\nJacket and/or rain jacket (if needed).\nSunscreen\, bug spray\, and a hat. – Bring a filled reusable water bottle. \nLeave No Trace: Please respect the park and program areas. Ensure you leave these spaces cleaner than you found them\, and dispose of all trash properly. \nLunch: A shaded picnic area may be available. Please note that the San Diego River Foundation does not provide lunch or supervision during lunch. Please practice Leave No Trace principles at the San Diego River Park and at all outdoor locations. URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/family-field-trip-community-event-pollinators/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pollinator-partners-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR