BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Diego River Park Foundation - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:San Diego River Park Foundation 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:20261003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T200000 DTSTAMP:20261002T215726Z CREATED:20260424T213514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T215726Z UID:10000086-1791050400-1791057600@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:Halloween Edition Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths 10/3/26 DESCRIPTION:**** We are experiencing issues with our ticketing system. You can pay for your registration via PayPal at this link: \nhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AHEP849NYSVPQ \nChoose other amount. The registration is $20 per person. Thank You!  \nAre you in a Halloween mood?\nJoin us for a fun evening Halloween adventure to learn about the San Diego watershed’s many bat species and their habitats with Francisco Basso!  Francisco is a wildlife and conservation biologist that specializes in bilingual science communication\, art\, and accessibility to science across San Diego and Baja California. His work focuses on bringing attention to the underrepresented and commonly feared native wildlife that is often understudied and under appreciated. \nAfter our presentation we will stroll along the river\, eavesdropping on the bats we see using our bioacoustics to identify them based on their calls. \nAs the night concludes we will view the moths that have been attracted to our UV light station for up-close observation with Hector Valtierra. An avid moth enthusiast\, when Hector isn’t out looking for moths and other insects\, he works as a microbiology and general biology professor at San Diego community colleges. He is also an avid iNaturalist user and wildlife photographer. \nAll ages are welcome! Be sure to sign up early—space is limited\, and our Nature Nights events fill up quickly.\nPlease bring a flashlight or headlamp\, a camp chair for the mothing portion\, and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. \nTHIS SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EVENT HAS A REGISTRATION FEE OF $20. Your ticket purchase will support The San Diego River Park Foundation’s work to conduct research and help conserve bats in the San Diego River watershed.  URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/halloween-edition-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/bats-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T113000 DTSTAMP:20260901T193337Z CREATED:20260608T220343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193337Z UID:10000091-1791021600-1791027000@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:BEASTLY BATS & SPOOKY SPIDERS! DESCRIPTION:LINDA HAWLEY’S NATURE ADVENTURES! \nFREE—Ages 4-10\, with an adult. \nEEEK! SHRIEK! SCREAM! SO SCARY! No! They are both MYTH-understood. Bats do not make nests in your hair or suck your blood! What DO they eat? Are there blood-suckers out there? San Diego’s Tarantulas are tame\, not terrifying\, but something terrifying happens to tarantulas! Which are the really FRIGHTFUL FAUNA?! \nHALLOWEEN SPIRIT & FAMILY FUN: Wear your Batman & Spiderman costumes! \nABOUT THE PRESENTER:\nLinda Hawley\, Ed.M.\, delights children & adults alike with the animated enthusiasm she brings to her monthly programs by entertaining them with her PowerPoint presentation\, songs\, puppets\, real animal pelts & nests\, replicated skulls\, specimens\, scats & tracks; take-home craft materials &/or handouts will be provided. EVERYONE HAS FUN LEARNING! \nMs. Hawley has 40+ years of experience as a classroom teacher\, college professor\, naturalist guide & educator for Audubon Society’s OutdoorExplore! & at Mission Trails Regional Park\, where she created & taught her “wildly popular” nature classes for 10 years. She is author of NATURE ADVENTURES! A Guidebook of Nature Facts\, Songs and Hikes in San Diego County\, Sunbelt Publications\, Inc. 2017 \nHer classes go full STEAM ahead:\nS—Sciences—zoology\, biology\, botany\nT—Technology—PowerPoint\, Smartphone\, computers\nE—English language\, new vocabulary\, scientific terms\nA—Arts\, crafts\, creativity\nM—Music—Singing about the fauna of San Diego URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/beastly-bats-spooky-spiders-linda-hawleys-nature-adventures/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bats-spiders.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T130000 DTSTAMP:20260126T230217Z CREATED:20260126T213851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T230217Z UID:10000014-1789128000-1789131600@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:Lunch with a Raptor and Project Wildlife: Coexisting with Wildlife DESCRIPTION:Join Project Wildlife for a brown-bag lunch info session with their amazing animal ambassadors! \nRaptors are found in all kinds of habitats on land — provided there is enough food! In addition to their striking appearance\, they provide natural pest control\, making them valuable neighbors to coexist with. \nBring a lunch and a friend and learn all about Raptors and the their critical role in our ecosystem. URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/lunch-with-a-raptor-and-project-wildlife-coexisting-with-wildlife-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/2026/01/Cricket-the-Kestrel_PT_BWC_mo-00044825-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T210000 DTSTAMP:20260821T173659Z CREATED:20260424T210332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T173659Z UID:10000084-1787425200-1787432400@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths 8/22/26 DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED\nJoin us for a fun evening adventure to learn about the San Diego watershed’s many bat species and their habitats with San Diego Humane Society/Project Wildlife speaker Cindy Myers. Cindy has been volunteering as a bat advocate for 24 years and will share her knowledge of our native insectivorous bats. View a quick demo on bat anatomy and learn about safety around wild mammals. Learn how you can help protect local bat populations. AND come and meet a LIVE bat ambassador up close. After our presentation we will stroll along the river\, eavesdropping on the bats we see using our bioacoustics to identify them based on their calls. As the night concludes we will view the moths that have been attracted to our UV light station for up-close observation with Hector Valtierra. An avid moth enthusiast\, when Hector isn’t out looking for moths and other insects\, he works as a microbiology and general biology professor at San Diego community colleges. He is also an avid iNaturalist user and wildlife photographer. \nAll ages are welcome! Be sure to sign up early—space is limited\, and our Nature Nights events fill up quickly.\nPlease bring a flashlight or headlamp\, a camp chair for the mothing portion\, and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. \nConsider donating to support our bat conservation program! Follow this link to learn more—every bit of support helps us protect more bats! \nSUBMITTING THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THE EVENT! URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/nature-nights-bat-walk-and-moths-2/ 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/Bat-and-Moth-Event-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T113000 DTSTAMP:20260814T195126Z CREATED:20260109T203812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T195126Z UID:10000007-1787392800-1787398200@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-101-3/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Research_WildlifeCameras_Cougar-scaled-e1746164864265.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231150Z CREATED:20260302T234813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T231150Z UID:10000015-1786874400-1786879800@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:Bird Drawing Workshop with Art FORM DESCRIPTION:Go birding with the San Diego River Park Foundation\, followed by a bird drawing workshop with Art FORM. Work on the details of specific birds\, all art materials provided. \nPlease register separately for the bird walk HERE URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/1182/ 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/IMG_6989-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T093000 DTSTAMP:20260612T214754Z CREATED:20260312T220051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T214754Z UID:10000023-1786867200-1786872600@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! \nWe hope you can join us! Kids are welcome\, with adult supervision. \nParking: Please park in the Grant Park parking lot. Access is via the intersection with the stoplight across from iFly Indoor Skydiving. URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/bird-walk-at-grant-park-4/ 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:20260801T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T140000 DTSTAMP:20260727T175049Z CREATED:20260706T211041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T175049Z UID:10000153-1785578400-1785592800@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:Friends and Neighbors Open House Celebration DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our special Friends and Neighbors Open House community celebration on Saturday\, August 1\, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Whether you are brand new to the organization\, or are already a volunteer\, we would love for you to join us! \nCome learn about the San Diego River Park Foundation’s programs and enjoy a fun and relaxing Saturday at Grant Park\, our beautiful new eco-park and education center. Pack a picnic lunch and experience a variety of nature activities for all ages (see below!) And FREE ICE CREAM from 11:00 am until we run out! The event is FREE and ALL are welcome! \nEvent Schedule: \n10:00 am to 11:00 am\n-Linda Hawley’s Nature Adventures Class: Bothersome But Beneficial Backyard Bandits\nPLEASE REGISTER FOR THE CLASS HERE \n-Drop in gardening 10-11am\, hosted by Mission Valley Garden Club.\nYOU MAY PRE-REGISTER FOR DROP IN GARDENING HERE\nCan’t make it this time? Mission Valley Garden Club is a regularly occurring\, community gardening event every 1st and 3rd Saturday at Grant Park! \n11:00 am\n-Free ice cream (while supplies last) \n-Free nature-themed yoga class with Courtney Yezzi on the McGrath Family Commons lawn \n11:00 am to 12:00 pm\n-Caterpillar / Butterfly Presentation by Ken Abernathy \n11:30 am to 1:30 pm\n-Nature Discovery Table featuring a fun and educational display of pelts\, skulls\, scats and tracks for people to match \n12:00 pm to 1:00 pm\n-Educational Gardening Presentation by John Noble of Coastal Sage Gardening \n12:00 pm to 2:00 pm\n-San Diego River Park Foundation science and arts and crafts activities \nVOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/friends-and-neighbors-open-house-celebration/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Friends-And-Neighbors-august-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T110000 DTSTAMP:20260706T211904Z CREATED:20260608T215528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T211904Z UID:10000090-1785578400-1785582000@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:The BBBBBs: Bothersome But Beneficial Backyard Bandits--& one wears a mask! DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS IS PART OF OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION \nLINDA HAWLEY’S NATURE ADVENTURES!\nFREE—ages 4-10 with an adult \nRavenous Rabbits\, Sneaky Squirrels\, Stinky Skunks Rascally Raccoons & Omnivorous Opossums! \nThey are lurking in open space parks\, but also in your backyard at night\, or during the day! Who are the little stinkers? Who has a thumb like ours & another with hands like ours? Which one can’t climb trees? Which are the herbivores\, carnivores & omnivores? Who is diurnal? Who is nocturnal? How are they bothersome\, & how are they beneficial to humans? We CAN coexist! \nABOUT THE PRESENTER:\nLinda Hawley\, Ed.M.\, delights children & adults alike with the animated enthusiasm she brings to her monthly programs by entertaining them with her PowerPoint presentation\, songs\, puppets\, real animal pelts & nests\, replicated skulls\, specimens\, scats & tracks; take-home craft materials &/or handouts will be provided. EVERYONE HAS FUN LEARNING!\nMs. Hawley has 40+ years of experience as a classroom teacher\, college professor\, naturalist guide & educator for Audubon Society’s OutdoorExplore! & at Mission Trails Regional Park\, where she created & taught her “wildly popular” nature classes for 10 years. She is author of NATURE ADVENTURES! A Guidebook of Nature Facts\, Songs and Hikes in San Diego County\, Sunbelt Publications\, Inc. 2017 \nHer classes go full STEAM ahead:\nS—Sciences—zoology\, biology\, botany\nT—Technology—PowerPoint\, Smartphone\, computers\nE—English language\, new vocabulary\, scientific terms\nA—Arts\, crafts\, creativity\nM—Music—Singing about the fauna of San Diego URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/the-bbbbbs-bothersome-but-beneficial-backyard-bandits-one-wears-a-mask/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-08-145100.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T093000 DTSTAMP:20260612T214508Z CREATED:20260312T215115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T214508Z UID:10000022-1784448000-1784453400@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. \nParking: Please park in the Grant Park parking lot. Access is via the intersection with the stoplight across from iFly Indoor Skydiving. URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/bird-walk-at-grant-park-3/ 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:20260406T212027Z 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:20260517T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T093000 DTSTAMP:20260429T032854Z CREATED:20260312T214422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T032854Z 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. Access is via the intersection with the stoplight across from iFly Indoor Skydiving 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:20260516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T160406Z CREATED:20260424T204507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T160406Z 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:20260502T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T103000 DTSTAMP:20260429T223416Z CREATED:20260331T193859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T223416Z UID:10000029-1777714200-1777717800@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:The State of the San Diego River: a discussion with the COO DESCRIPTION:Come meet one of San Diego’s Conservation Leaders\, Sarah Hutmacher\, at Grant Park on May 2nd! She is the COO and the inspiration behind several of the River Park Foundation’s programs. Hear what it’s like to be a woman in this field and her insights about a range of topics from the health of the river and our State of the River Report to homelessness and wildlands restoration. \nWe invite your questions and curiosity about the San Diego River or the Foundation’s restoration and research programs and look forward to connecting with you all! \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 STATE OF THE RIVER 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:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260312T225132Z CREATED:20260109T210534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T225132Z UID:10000010-1776592800-1776600000@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:Ecosystems Deep Dive and Game Time! DESCRIPTION:Join Jessica Ullyott\, founder of Nature Needs SD and local trail guide for a deeper dive into ecosystems. Learn how plants\, animals and other factors work together to form the perfect balance by playing the games: Ecologies and Wingspan! Never played these games before? No problem! No experience needed as we all learn and play together (Best for ages 8 and up). \nIf you want to connect with nature all morning\, join us for our Bird Walk from 8:00 to 9:30 preceding the game time event led by Bird Expert Cindy Pencek. Learn about the amazing biodiversity of birds found in the watershed and immerse yourself in the beautiful native plant gardens at Grant Park! URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/ecosystems-deep-dive-and-game-time-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/2026/01/IMG_8460.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T093000 DTSTAMP:20260320T172231Z CREATED:20260312T182841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T172231Z UID:10000020-1776585600-1776591000@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!\nAnd extend the morning at the beautiful park by joining our Ecosystems Deep Dive and Game Time from 10 am – 11:30 am and have some fun playing nature-themed games! (all ages welcome\, but games best suited for ages 8+.) \nParking: Please park in the Grant Park parking lot. Access is via the intersection with the stoplight across from iFly Indoor Skydiving. URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/bird-walk-at-grant-park/ 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:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260126T213457Z CREATED:20260126T213241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T213457Z UID:10000013-1772798400-1772802000@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:Lunch with a Raptor and Project Wildlife: Coexisting with Wildlife DESCRIPTION:Join Project Wildlife for a brown-bag lunch info session with their amazing animal ambassadors! \nRaptors are found in all kinds of habitats on land—provided there is enough food! In addition to their striking appearance\, they provide natural pest control\, making them valuable neighbors to coexist with. \nBring a lunch and a friend and learn all about Raptors and the their critical role in our ecosystem. URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/lunch-with-a-raptor-and-project-wildlife-coexisting-with-wildlife/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/KwaPai_mo-00018087-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T113000 DTSTAMP:20260109T202733Z CREATED:20260109T202706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T202733Z UID:10000005-1771668000-1771673400@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/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Research_WildlifeCameras_Cougar-scaled-e1746164864265.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T110000 DTSTAMP:20260211T204349Z CREATED:20260109T210140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T204349Z UID:10000009-1771149600-1771153200@sandiegoriver.org SUMMARY:Ecosystems Deep Dive and Game Time! DESCRIPTION:Join Jessica Ullyott\, founder of Nature Needs SD and local trail guide for a deeper dive into ecosystems. Learn how plants\, animals and other factors work together to form the perfect balance by playing the games: Ecologies and Wingspan! Never played these games before? No problem! No experience needed as we all learn and play together. \nPrior to the Ecosystems Deep Dive and Game Time\, join us for a Bird Walk at Grant Park from 8-9:30! \nEmbark 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! \nWe hope you can join us! Kids are welcome\, with adult supervision. \nRegister for the Bird Walk here! URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/ecosystems-deep-dive-and-game-time/ LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sandiegoriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_8463.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego River Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR