Saturday, May 8, 2010
Lots of fun events to attend!
For info
call 619-297-7380
RSVP not required unless requested
8:30AM - 9:30AM River Days Kick-Off at the Promenade
Join us as we kick-off the 7th annual River Days Celebration with morning snacks. Pick up your River Days schedule and a free reusable grocery bag while supplies last.
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
Location: 2185 Station Village Way; Mission Valley; 92108
9AM River Trail Walk in Mission Valley
Leaving from the Promenade in Mission Valley, enjoy a brisk walk along the beautiful San Diego River with fitness coach Bill Antlitz.
Host: The Promenade at Rio Vista
Location: 2185 Station Village Way; Mission Valley; 92108
8AM Run for the River 5k Run/Walk
Come celebrate Lakeside's River Park Conservancy's efforts to preserve and restore the San Diego River at the 3rd Annual "Run for the San Diego River 5K Trail Run and Walk. Link to Details. FEE
Host: Lakeside's River Park Conservancy
Location: 12108 Industry Road; Lakeside; 92040
9AM Hike a Wild and Scenic River
Explore the rugged upper reaches of the proposed San Diego River Gorge Wilderness and Wild & Scenic River near Julian. Dropping 1,000' from the trailhead at ‘Saddleback’ at the south end of Eagle Peak Road, we'll intersect the San Diego River and travel upstream through beautiful riparian oak woodland, deep into the scenic gorge. RSVP required.
Host: Partners 4 Nature
Location: Details provided with RSVP. Email yourpartners@partners4nature.com
9AM - 11AM Dog Beach Clean-Up
Join in for a cleanup of San Diego’s favorite leash-free beach at the mouth of the San Diego River. Dog treats provided.
Host: Friends of Dog Beach
Location: Western end of Voltaire St.; Ocean Beach; 92107
9AM -Noon River Cleanup at Fashion Valley
A clean river is fashionable! Join the Clean and Green Team as we tackle trash and debris along the San Diego River adjacent to Fashion Valley. You can make a difference in the health of the river!
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
Location: Southeast corner of Fashion Valley property; Mission Valley; 92108
9AM - Noon Museum Open House and Archeological Tour
at the Mission San Diego de Alcala
Docents will be on site to guide you through the museum, church and grounds. Archeologists will provide information on ongoing excavations. An incredible piece of San Diego's history!
Host: Mission San Diego de Alcala
Location: 10818 San Diego Mission Road; Mission Valley; 92108
9AM - Noon Mission Valley River Cleanup and Graffiti Removal
A great event for families! Help clean up the San Diego River and paint out graffiti.
Host: I Love a Clean San Diego
Location: Near 4835 Pacific Highway; Mission Valley; 92110
9AM - Noon Historic Landmark Beautification Project
We need lots of people to help care for an incredible piece of San Diego's history! Join the Friends of Santee’s River Park and the Santee Historical Society as we clean up the Historic Edgemoor Polo Barn and surrounding grounds. This is a great family-friendly event.
Host: Friends of Santee's River Park, Santee Historical Society, County of San Diego
Location: 9065 Edgemoor Drive; Santee; 92071
9AM - Noon Coastal Wetlands Service Project at the Famosa Slough
Volunteer to help save one of our last remaining coastal wetlands. Tour included.
Host: Friends of Famosa Slough
Location: West Point Loma Blvd. and Famosa Blvd., Point Loma, 92106
9:30AM - 2:30PM Mission Valley Library Open House with Live Music
Come and see the beautiful Mission Valley Library and learn about its many wonderful programs. Enjoy live music from North Park Winds on the patio from 11:30am-12:30pm.
Host: Mission Valley Library
Location: 2123 Fenton Parkway; Mission Valley; 92108
10AM -4:30PM Barona Cultural Center and Museum Open House
Learn about the Barona Band of Mission Indians and their ancestors who utilized the San Diego River for thousands of years at the Barona Cultural Center and Museum which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. This is a fantastic place to visit!
Host: The Barona Tribe
Location: 1095 Barona Road; Lakeside; 92040
2PM -4PM Navajo Canyon Tour and Service Project
Join Ranger Jason for a tour of the scenic Navajo Canyon followed by a service project designed to improve the health of the canyon.
Host: City of San Diego
Location: Across the street from 5662 Adobe Falls Road; Navajo; 92120