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May 10th 9AM Mission Basilica San Diego De Alcala Museum and Archaeological Tour
Come explore the first Spanish Mission in California. Docents will be on site to guide you through the church, museum, and grounds. Archaeologists will provide information on ongoing excavations. This is a very exciting and unique opportunity to visit one of California's most historical landmarks. 10818 San Diego Mission Road. Location
May 10th 1PM Rock Painting in the Habitat Garden at Ruffin Canyon (NEWLY ADDED EVENT)
Help the Friends of Ruffin Canyon label native plants in the habitat garden by painting plant names on the rocks in the garden. No experience is necessary, a great event for families. Host: Friends of Ruffin Canyon Location
May 11th 9AM Mission Valley Preserve Garden Tour
Learn about native plants while visiting this wonderful native plant garden at the City of San Diego's only public park in Mission Valley. After the tour, you are invited to stay and help tend to this hidden gem along Friars Road at Napa Street. Located just west of the Mission Valley YMCA and across the street from the Morena Trolley Station. Host: Friends of Mission Valley Preserve Location
May 11th 1PM Presidio Park Tours
Join a Park Ranger for an informative tour of the oldest European settlement on the West Coast (1769-1835). Meet at the parking lot across from the Serra Museum. Hosts: San Diego Presidio Park Council and City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department Location
May 17th 9AM Nature Walks in Santee’s Mast Park
Two walks are offered at 9AM and 10:30AM. Come along for a naturalist led walk in this beautiful part of the River. Bring your bird book! Meet at the Mast Park parking lot. Host: Friends of Santee’s River Park Location
May 17th 9AM Point Loma Native Plant Garden Open House and Tour
The flowers are in bloom! Visit this beautiful community garden in Ocean Beach. Explore on your own or take a naturalist led tour at 9AM or 11AM. Hosts: Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden and San Diego River Park Foundation Location
May 17th 9AM Buchanan Canyon Tour
Join a 1 hour naturalist led tour of the lovely Buchanan Canyon in University Heights. Learn about efforts to re-discover this and other canyons. Meet on Johnson Avenue between Lincoln & Hayes. Host: Friends of Buchanan Canyon Location
May 17th 11AM El Monte Nature Park
Visit a major River Restoration project in Lakeside’s El Monte Valley. Approximately 700 acres of restoration, trails and river park amenities. Hosts: Endangered Habitats Conservancy in partnership with Helix Water District and Hanson Aggregates. 13950 El Monte Road, Lakeside. Location
May 17th 1PM Nature Writing Workshop at the Point Loma Native Plant Garden
Dive into a Nature Writing Workshop to discover the beauty of nature and the abundance of your own creativity! This is a great event for kids. The entrance to the garden is at Mendocino Blvd. and Greene St. Hosts: Jan Wellik and the Friends of the Point Loma Garden Location
May 17th 1PM Famosa Slough Bird and Nature Walk
Bird watchers and nature lovers are invited for a nature walk at the Famosa Slough wetlands. Meet on Famosa Boulevard, south of West Point Loma Boulevard. Bring binoculars if you have them. Host: Friends of Famosa Slough Location
May 18th 9AM Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary
Join in celebrating the River Park at this 723 acre preserve. Open visitation: Guided nature hikes at 10:00AM and 1:30PM. The Preserve is open until 4:30PM. 13003 Wildcat Canyon Road. Host: San Diego Audubon Society Location
May 18th 1PM Rock Painting in the Habitat Garden at Ruffin Canyon
Help the Friends of Ruffin Canyon label native plants in the habitat garden by painting plant names on the rocks in the garden. No experience is necessary, a great event for families. Host: Friends of Ruffin CanyonLocation
May 10, 11, 17 & 18th Barona Cultural Center and Museum
Visit this wonderful center dedicated to preserving the Native American culture and history of San Diego County. See the latest exhibits. Open Noon to 5 PM. Free Admission. 1095 Barona Road. Host: Barona Cultural Center and Museum Location
