Saturday, May 15, 2010
Lots of Fun Events to Attend!
For info
call 619-297-7380
RSVP not required unless noted
8AM Trail Building at Crestridge Ecological Reserve
Join in an effort to transform an old 1.5 mile fire road
into a usable trail for mountain bikers and hikers. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided. RSVP to gardner@sdmba.org.
Host: San Diego Mountain Biking Association
Location: Crest. Specific location will be provided when you RSVP.
8:30AM Live Art Along the River
Join our featured artist, renowned Plein Air artist Molly Lipsher and participating local plein air painters as they create works of art on the banks of the San Diego River. Watch step by step as these talented artists capture and preserve the scenery at Mission Trails Regional Park at the Mission Dam.
Host: Mollylipsher.com
Location: Mission Trails Regional Park, Old Mission Dam.
9AM - Noon Lotus Dune Restoration
Learn about and care for the Nuttall's lotus, a sensitive plant found on sand dunes. Meet on the river access road that runs near Sea World Drive.
Host: San Diego Audubon Society
Location: Meet on the access road off Friars Road at Sea World Drive; Mission Bay; 92109
9AM - 1PM Hike to the Top of the River - CLOSED: EVENT IS FULL
Take a moderate 8-mile hike to the top of the San Diego River at the County of San Diego’s beautiful Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve. Bring lunch and water. RSVP to sarah@sandiegoriver.org for directions.
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
Location: Farmer Road; Julian; 92036
9AM Explore the Early History of San Diego on Foot
Explore the history of Old Town and Mission Valley and its relationship with the San Diego River over the past 200 years, including the Old Town State Park, the Presidio, and Presidio Canyon.
Host: WALK San Diego
Location: Meet at the CalTrans building at the corner of Taylor St. and Juan St., Old Town, 92110
9AM - 4PM TierraFest Craft Fair
This is a great craft fair which is part of a complete weekend-long community celebration including parade and fireworks.
Host: Tierrasanta Community Council and Tierrasanta Junior Women’s Club
Location: 10595 Tierrasanta Blvd.; Tierrasanta; 92124
9AM - Noon River Mouth Habitat Restoration and Tour
Visit the area where the San Diego River meets the Pacific Ocean and learn about the importance of our coastal wetlands. Tour followed by a service project to help protect the health of this rare and important part of the River Park. Meet on the grassy area at the entrance to the parking area. Great event for families!
Host: Friends of the San Diego River Mouth
Location:
west end of Voltaire Street; Ocean Beach; 92107
9AM Viejas Summit Hike
Join us for a moderately strenuous 3.25-mile roundtrip hike to the summit of Viejas Mountain. Learn about land conservation efforts to protect this scenic area. Bring water for the hike. Meet at trailhead 1 mi. north of E. Victoria Drive. For directions or other information, call 619-297-7380 or send an email to your hike leader.
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation & Back Country Land Trust
Location: Anderson Road; Alpine; 91901
9AM - Noon Tamarisk Removal in Santee
Learn about the threats to our native ecology from invasive plants and help us remove the non-native invasive salt cedar from along the San Diego River at Mast Park in Santee. All tools and supplies needed will be provided. Wear work clothes including closed toe shoes or boots. Contact Shannon at 619-297-7380 or by email for details and to RSVP. Great site for groups!
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation & Friends of Santee's River Park
Location: Mast Park; Carlton Hills Blvd.; Santee; 92071
9AM - Noon Canyon Habitat Restoration and Nature Tour
Explore while helping to make a difference for a wonderful canyon habitat in University Heights. Service project to remove invasive plants from the canyon followed by a birding and plant hike. All tools provided.
Host: Friends of Buchanan Canyon
Location: 1276 Johnson Avenue; University Heights; 92103
9:30AM - 11:30PM Explore Eugene Canyon
Enjoy a guided hike through Eugene Canyon in Normal Heights. Learn about the efforts to restore this beautiful canyon’s habitat and the relationship between canyons and the
San Diego River.
Host: Friends of Normal Heights Canyons and San Diego Canyonlands
Location: east end of Eugene Place; Normal Heights; 92116
9:30AM - 3:30PM Explore Mission Trails Day
A full day of education programs, nature walks and much more. Visit mtrp.org for details. Great event for families. Stop by the Visitor Center and see an incredible view of the San Diego River riparian forest.
Host: Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, City of San Diego & City of Santee
Location: 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail; Navajo, 92120
10AM - Noon Ruffin Canyon Garden Project and Hike
Join the Friends of Ruffin Canyon in the native plant garden at Taft School in Serra Mesa to paint plant identification signs. Hike will follow at noon. Meet at the south side of Taft School.
Host: Friends of Ruffin Canyon
Location: 9191 Gramercy Drive; Serra Mesa; 92123
10AM - 4:30PM Barona Cultural Center and Museum
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 & Museum, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. If you haven't been here, you are in for a treat!
Host: The Barona Tribe
Location: 1095 Barona Road; Lakeside; 92040
11:30AM Water Quality Testing Demonstration at Mission Dam
Learn about the science of water quality testing and the issues facing our river from a scientific point of view. This is a great event for kids and adults. Meet at the Old Mission Dam.
Host: San Diego Coastkeeper
Location: Father Junipero Serra Trail; Mission Trails Regional Park; 92120
1PM - 3PM Guided Birding Walk at Famosa Slough
Bird watchers and nature lovers, come explore this incredible wetland! Don’t forget your binoculars. This is a beautiful coastal estuary which is a fantastic birding location.
Host: Friends of Famosa Slough
Location: West Point Loma Blvd and Famosa Blvd.; Point Loma; 92106
1PM - 4PM Afternoon at a Wildlife Preserve
Explore the San Diego River Park Foundation’s 516-acre Eagle Peak Preserve wildlife preserve. Bring your camera and binoculars for the wildflowers and breathtaking views. See grinding rocks, historic structures and more. Photo contest included. Submit digital photos before 6/1/10 by email to info@sandiegoriver.org
Guided 2 mile walk by Docent Rob at 3:00PM. The Preserve is located near the end of Eagle Peak Road. Requires travelling on well maintained dirt roadway for approx. 7 miles. The Preserve is also near the trailhead to Cedar Creek Falls, a popular 4.4 mile hike to a 80 ft waterfall. Note: this is a moderate hike with 800 ft. elevation change.
For information and to RSVP email Rob at rhutsel@sandiegoriver.org
Host: Friends of Eagle Peak Preserve
Location: Eagle Peak Road; Julian; 92036