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RIVER DAYS 2015
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events!
This program is a sneak peek of this year’s fun, free lineup of San Diego River Days events!
Full event details, directions, and RSVP online at www.sdriverdays.org.
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SATURDAY, MAY 9TH
1 River Park Festival 3:30 - 8 pm
Location: Town Center Community Park in Santee
The River Park Festival is a family-friendly event focused on
environmental sustainability with live music, craft beer, kid’s
corner, BMX and skateboard demos and a green car show.
Host: City of Santee
Location: Mission Valley
Strap on your walking shoes for a four-mile, brisk walk
along the San Diego River Trail in Mission Valley.
Host: Walkabout International
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2 River Park Festival Tree Planting 8 - 10 am
Location: Walker Preserve, Santee
Help the City of Santee support the Monarch butterfly by
planting Milkweed along the newly opened River Trail. Learn
about butterfly habitats and how to identify native versus
invasive plant species and how they affect the environment.
Host: City of Santee
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6 Guided River Walk 9 - 10 am
San Diego River Run & Ride 5K 3:30 - 5 pm
Location: Town Center Community Park in Santee
Run to raise awareness of the San Diego River. This year’s
theme is Sustainable Superheroes, so don’t forget your
cape and mask! Please visit the website for registration
fees and information (note: This is NOT a free event).
Host: Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy
8 Native Plant Garden Summer Facelift 9 - 11 am
Location: Point Loma
Come join the River Park team as we work to enhance this
beautiful native plant garden in Point Loma.
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
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4 A16 Backpacker’s Swapmeet 8 am - noon
Location: Mission Valley
A special event for outdoor enthusiasts! Fun day includes a
vendor fair, parking lot sale and lots of discounted pricing.
Come to just browse or upgrade your gear!
Host: Adventure 16
Location: Ocean Beach
Paint beginner to intermediate level scenes of the San
Diego River estuary, beach, pets and people. Event includes
a “lucky drawing” for an original piece of artwork. Bring
your own art materials.
Host: San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup
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Location: Tierrasanta Canyons
Help the Friends of Tierrasanta Canyons remove invasive
trees and plants from the area. Meet new people and make
a positive impact on the environment!
Host: Friends of Tierrasanta Canyons
Location: Old Town
Travel back in time to 1769 as you learn about the native
plants that provided food, medicine, fiber and tools for the
Kumayaay people on a native plant garden tour.
Host: California Native Plant Society
Location: Mission Valley
The Mission Valley Library will host a petting zoo with pony
rides and a river-related craft project. Fun activities for kids
to learn about how they can help the San Diego River too!
Host: Mission Valley Library
Location: Dog Beach, Ocean Beach
The San Diego River Mouth needs your help! Join us as we
work to clean up Dog Beach and the surrounding area for
humans and canines alike.
Host: Friends of Dog Beach
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These events will allow you
explore the great outdoors in
your neighborhood and beyond.
Most require walking, hiking, or
other physical activity.
These events are learning
opportunities
to
discover
new ways to experience and
appreciate the River.
These events feature volunteer
opportunities to care for sites
along the San Diego River
through stewardship.
Lakeside
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Santee
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Alpine
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Mission Trails Regional Park
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18 Dog Beach Clean-up 9 am - noon
14 My Little Pony Rides & Petting Zoo 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
LEGEND
Events are color-coded by
activity type.
Love Your Mother 3 - 5 pm
Location: Normal Heights
Kids and families are invited to visit the Creative Reuse Store
to craft a river-inspired Mother’s Day card using recycled
materials.
Host: Art FORM
17 Tierrasanta Canyons Habitat Restoration 8 - 11 am
13 Native Plants of the San Diego River Valley 10 am - noon
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23 Silverwood Streamside Hike 10 - 11:30 am
Location: Lakeside
Silverwood’s tributaries that empty into the San Diego River
are of ecological importance. The naturalist will discuss the
stream’s residents, both small and great, on this easy hike.
Host: Audubon Society
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24 Mother’s Day Brunch 11 am - noon
Location: The Promenade Rio Vista, Mission Valley
Enjoy free brunch in celebration of Mother’s Day. Learn
about the River and connect with your community!
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
Location: Mission Valley
Spend a special morning gardening with your mom and
Mother Nature as we enhance this unique garden nestled in
Mission Valley.
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
San Diego Fly Fisher’s Casting Clinic 9 am - noon
Location: Lake Murray
Come out and work on your fly casting technique with
certified instructors. Beginners welcome! Bring your own
equipment or borrow ours.
Host: San Diego Fly Fishers
Mother’s Day Hike 9 am - 3 pm
Location: Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve
Eight miles (round trip) with beautiful views of the San Diego
River as it runs through Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve.
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
22 Fitness Class on the River 9:30 - 10:30 am
Location: Santee
Families with children 5-8 years old are invited to celebrate
the San Diego River with stories and crafts!
Host: Santee Branch Library
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Location: El Monte Valley near Lakeside
Join Allied Climbers of San Diego, the San Diego River Park
Foundation and El Monte County Park Rangers for a clean-up
of the El Capitan Trailhead.
Host: Allied Climbers of San Diego and San Diego River
Park Foundation
19 Mother’s Day at the San Diego River Garden 9 - 11 am
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15 River Days Storytime 2 - 3 pm
San Diego River Bike Ride 10 - 11:30 am
Location: Ocean Beach to Mission Valley
Enjoy a family fun ride and learn about bicycling opportunities
along the San Diego River Trail!
Host: San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
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SUNDAY, MAY 10TH
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Location: The Promenade Rio Vista, Mission Valley
Get your heart pumping with a class for all fitness levels by
the River. And don’t miss the brunch afterward (see brunch
listing for details and to RSVP separately)!
Host: Blitz Fit Now
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Introductory Animal Tracking Walk 9 - 11 am
Location: Mission Trails Regional Park, West Sycamore
Learn how to track San Diego County critters! This
interactive program includes a leisurely hike and a chance
to identify animal tracks out in the field.
Host: San Diego Tracking Team
Location: Point Loma
This 37-acre wetland is home to many different species of
birds and animals. Join the team to help restore this area to
its natural beauty.
Host: Friends of Famosa Slough
10 Adopt-A-Crag, El Monte Valley Clean-Up 9 am - noon
5 Plein Air Painters Workshop 8:30 am - noon
Mission Valley
Weed and Water Warriors 9 - 11 am
Location: Bay Park
Lend a hand to native plants in the Tecolote Nature
Center’s garden and restoration area. Don’t forget to stop
by the center for the after work party!
Host: Tecolote Nature Center
11 Famosa Slough Wetland Restoration 9 am - noon
SATURDAY, MAY 16TH
25 “Geo-Trashing” River Clean-Up 9 am - noon
Location: Town Center Community Park in Santee
Here’s a fun twist on a river clean-up! We’ll use GPS
devices to find both trash and hidden cache boxes with
prizes!
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
26 Coastal Habitat Restoration 9 am - noon
Location: Ocean Beach
Join us for a guided tour and restoration activity at this
unique coastal habitat. You will learn about flora and fauna
and efforts to protect this threatened area while working to
restore it to its original state.
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
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Mission Museum Open House 9 am - noon
Location: Mission Valley
Relive two centuries of history by touring the museum and
learning about California’s first mission, located on the
banks of the San Diego River.
Host: Mission San Diego de Alcalá
28 All About the Watershed 9 am - noon
Location: Alpine
Learn about the San Diego River watershed while touring
Alpine Creek! Learn how to test the water quality and help
water newly planted trees and shrubs.
Host: Back Country Land Trust
33 Edgemoor Barn Open House 10 am - 2 pm
Location: Santee
View displays of activities along the River from 1890-1940
with a focus on the San Diego River’s influence at the historic Edgemoor Barn.
Host: The Santee Historical Society
29 Forester Creek Clean-Up 9 am - 1 pm
34 Headwaters Hike and Species Survey 10 am - 2 pm
Location: El Cajon
Location: Boulder Creek Preserve near Descanso
Volunteer to help remove trash from upper Forester Creek in
Explore the beautiful San Diego River headwaters and help
El Cajon, a tributary of the San Diego River.
survey the native and invasive plant species in the area.
Host: Endangered Habitats Conservancy
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
30 Explore Mission Trails Day 9 am - 2 pm
Location: Mission Trails Regional Park
Check out all that Mission Trails has to offer with programs
for all ages: guided nature walks, talks, crafts, live animals, pony rides and more!
Host: Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation
31 Hike to the River’s Source 9 am - 2 pm
Location: Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve
Have you ever wondered exactly where the River starts?
Find out by joining this 5-mile moderate hike. This hike
is mostly in a section of the preserve that is closed to
the public, so this is not to be missed. Scenic views
guaranteed!
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
32 River Bugs Are Cool 10 – 11 am & 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Mission Valley
Bring the kids to this one hour event and learn about the
cool bugs that live in our River. Join us for either rotation.
Fun for the whole family!
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
SUNDAY, MAY 17TH
San Diego River Trivia and Happy Hour 2 - 4 pm
You are invited to join fellow River Days participants,
hosting partners and friends for San Diego River Trivia!
Come test your knowledge of the San Diego River
watershed. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and
third place. How much do you think you know about your
San Diego River?
Visit sdriverdays.org for location and more details.
Host: San Diego River Park Foundation
35 Docent-Led Garden Tour 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: El Cajon
Tour the water conservation garden to learn about many
plants that thrive in the San Diego River area. Start
envisioning a water-wise landscape of your own to protect
water resources!
Host: The Water Conservation Garden
36 Famosa Slough Bird Walk 1 - 3 pm
Location: Point Loma
Birders and nature lovers are invited to an easy, guided
walk to spot birds around this salt marsh habitat. Bring
your binoculars or borrow ours.
Host: Friends of Famosa Slough
37 Canyoneer’s San Diego River Walk 10 am - 12 pm
Location: Mission Valley
Learn the ins and outs of your San Diego River on this
guided walk through a portion of Mission Valley.
Host: Canyoneers
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RIVER DAYS
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support:
SPRING 2015
12th annual
There are trails to explore, wildlife to glimpse,
history to discover, and memories to be made.
Come see what Your River has to offer. I hope
to see you on the River!
We invite you to join us and the more than 27
partner organizations and agencies hosting
activities for our 12th Annual San Diego River
Days celebration!
Rob Hutsel
Executive Director
Photo credit: Shannon Switzer
The 12th annual River Days is organized
by the San Diego River Park Foundation
with title sponsorship from Think Blue
San Diego. On May 9th - 17th, together
with 27 partner organizations, the
River Park Foundation coordinates 37
activities up and down the watershed
from Santa Ysabel to Ocean Beach.
There’s something for everyone
including those who like to hike, plant,
bike, explore, walk, learn, or listen.
Join us!
Your donation to the annual fund helps us
to achieve the vision of a 52-mile river-long
system of parks and trails. Enjoy member
benefits like our quarterly newsletter,
invitations to special events and previews of
special announcements.
Find us on Facebook
@SDRiverPark
If you have any questions contact us at
(619) 297 - 7380
or visit the website at
www.sandiegoriver.org
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VOLUNTEER
Looking for a way to give back to the
community while connecting with nature? Join
us for a river clean-up, habitat restoration
event, water quality monitoring, volunteer in
our office or become an education docent.
Internships also are available. Contact us
to find out about other opportunities to
volunteer as an individual or with your team
or group.
Join us!
Discover the San Diego River with fun,
free outdoor activities in your community.
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Member benefits include
We encourage you to get out there and
connect with our namesake waterway. The
San Diego River watershed is more than
440 square miles and rich in cultural history,
value, and recreational oppurtunities. Visit
sandiegoriver.org/explore_on_your_own.html
for maps and resources to guide you.
San Diego River Park Foundation
P.O. Box 80126
San Diego, CA 92138-0126
We invite you to use your time, talents,
donations and network to join with us! By
promoting conservation and stewardship of
the San Diego River and a better understanding
and enjoyment of its natural systems, we
endeavor to enhance the quality of life in San
Diego.
BECOME A MEMBER
Yes, I’d like to be a friend of the River Park for $35!
• Receive our quarterly newsletter
• Be invited to special events
• First to receive invitations and special
announcements
(619) 297- 7380
www.sandiegoriver.org
ABOUT The SAN DIEGO HOW TO GET MORE INVOLVED
RIVER PARK FOUNDATION
Founded in 2001, the San Diego River Park
Foundation was created to bring renewed
attention to the incredible San Diego River.
We remain a membership-supported nonprofit
organization. We work to bring people
together to make a difference. Through a
range of programs, we strive to inspire people
to not only enjoy the river and associated
parks, trails and open spaces, but to become
engaged.
Stay in Touch!
PAID
Our goal with River Days is to connect you
to the San Diego River through a diverse and
fun schedule of events designed for all ages,
backgrounds, and interests. Whether you are
a novice or an expert, we hope you will join
us for one or more of these free activities.
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The San Diego River
Park Foundation is a
m e m b e r- s u p p o r t e d
nonprofit organization
that
has
spent
more than 14 years
in pursuit of this
mission: to connect
our communities with
our region’s namesake river, to create a 52mile park and trail system with the river as the
centerpiece, and to conserve the invaluable
ecological, cultural and recreational resources
of the San Diego River.
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Find out about specific opportunities:
www.sandiegoriver.org/get_involved.html
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