BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/san-diego-ca/src-10457.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - san-diego-ca BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LIONS\, COYOTES & BOBCATS\, OH MY! & one more… GRAY FOX! DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002926Z UID:10000088-1788602400-1788607800@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Linda Hawley’s Nature Adventures! \nAges 4-10 with an adult \nSan Diego’s top predators & largest mammals: How do they differ? What do they eat? Where are their habitats? How do we co-exist with them? How do we help them? How do they help us? \nABOUT THE PRESENTER:\nLinda Hawley \, Ed.M.\, delights children & adults alike with the animated enthusiasm s he brings to her monthly programs by entertaining them with her PowerPoint presentation\, songs\, puppets\, real animal pelts & nests\, replicated s kulls\, specimens\, scats & tracks\; take-home craft materials &/or handou ts will be provided. EVERYONE HAS FUN LEARNING!\nMs. Hawley has 40+ years of experience as a classroom teacher\, college professor\, naturalist guid e & educator for Audubon Society’s OutdoorExplore! & at Mission Trails R egional 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 LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002926Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/linda-hawleys-nature-adventures/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20260908T163000Z DTEND:20260908T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000050-1788859800-1788863400@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunch with a Raptor and Project Wildlife: Coexisting with Wildlife DTSTART:20260911T190000Z DTEND:20260911T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000014-1789128000-1789131600@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join Project Wildlife for a brown-bag lunch info session with their amazing animal ambassadors! \nRaptors are found in all kinds of habi tats on land — provided there is enough food! In addition to their strik ing appearance\, they provide natural pest control\, making them valuable neighbors to coexist with. \nBring a lunch and a friend and learn all abou t Raptors and the their critical role in our ecosystem. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/lunch-with-a-raptor-and-project-wildli fe-coexisting-with-wildlife-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:San Diego River Gorge Overlook Hike DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T184712Z UID:10000155-1789200000-1789210800@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:In celebration of CA Biodiversity week\, Please join San Diego River Park Foundation Preserve Steward Bill Martin for this 6 mile out an d back hike. This hike follows portions of the old U.S. mail route through the scenic Oak Woodlands and Chaparral where views open to the stunning S an Diego River Gorge and Mildred Falls Overlook. \nLOCATION INFORMATION: \ nThe location is on Eagle Peak Road. There is no address. It is a USFS par king area on Eagle Peak Road past mile marker 6.0. Overflow parking is par allel parking on the road. \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B001 ’27.9%22N+116%C2%B041’26.5%22W/@33.0244281\,-116.6932556\,911m/data=!3 m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d33.0244281!4d-116.6906807!18m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep =EgoyMDI2MDgxMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D \nCOMPLETE OUR DIGITAL WAIVER OF LIA BILITY (REQUIRED) LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184712Z URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/san-diego-river-gorge-overlook-hike/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths 9/12/26 DTSTART:20260913T010000Z DTEND:20260913T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T004824Z UID:10000085-1789236000-1789243200@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED.\nJoin us for a fun even ing adventure to learn about the San Diego watershed’s many bat species and their habitats with Dan Taylor. A bat researcher and scientist with Ba t Conservation International Dan has more than 30 years of experience work ing on a wide range of wildlife and conservation issues in the U.S.\, Cent ral America\, and Africa. Dan has been with Bat Conservation Iternational for over 23 years and currently specializes in habitat protection and rest oration. After our presentation we will stroll along the river\, eavesdrop ping on the bats we see using our bioacoustics to identify them based on t heir calls. As the night concludes we will view the moths that have been a ttracted to our UV light station for up-close observation with Hector Valt ierra. An avid moth enthusiast\, when Hector isn’t out looking for moths and other insects\, he works as a microbiology and general biology profes sor at San Diego community colleges. He is also an avid iNaturalist user a nd wildlife photographer. \nAll ages are welcome! Be sure to sign up early —space is limited\, and our Nature Nights events fill up quickly.\nPleas e bring a flashlight or headlamp\, a camp chair for the mothing portion\, and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. \nConsider donating to support o ur bat conservation program! Follow this link to learn more—every bit of support helps us protect more bats! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T004824Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/nature-nights-bat-walk-and-moths-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20260915T163000Z DTEND:20260915T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000051-1789464600-1789468200@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 09-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Grant Park DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T004824Z UID:10000026-1789891200-1789896600@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Embark on a fun-filled walk with bird experts Cindy Pencek an d 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 con servation efforts through reporting observations on iNaturalist! \nYou’l l also have the opportunity to explore our River Studio at Grant Park—ou r exciting new nature education center and eco-park featuring beautiful na tive 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. \nCOMPLETE OUR DIGITAL WAIVER OF LIABIL ITY (REQUIRED) LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T004824Z URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/bird-walk-at-grant-park-7/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wingspan and Ecologies Game Time! DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000097-1789898400-1789902000@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:gaming,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join San Diego Bird Alliance and Jessica Ullyott\, founder of Nature Needs SD and local trail guide for a deeper dive into ecosystems. L earn how plants\, animals and other factors work together to form the perf ect balance by playing the games: Ecologies and Wingspan! Never played the se games before? No problem! No experience needed as we all learn and play together. Note: players should be ages 8+ to enjoy this game. \nIf you wa nt to connect with nature all morning\, join us for our Bird Walk from 8:0 0 to 9:30 preceding the game time event led by Bird Expert Cindy Pencek. L earn about the amazing biodiversity of birds found in the watershed and im merse yourself in the beautiful native plant gardens at Grant Park! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/wingspan-and-ecologies-game-time-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20260922T163000Z DTEND:20260922T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000052-1790069400-1790073000@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 09-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20260929T163000Z DTEND:20260929T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000053-1790674200-1790677800@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 09-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BEASTLY BATS & SPOOKY SPIDERS! DTSTART:20261003T170000Z DTEND:20261003T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T004824Z UID:10000091-1791021600-1791027000@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:LINDA HAWLEY’S NATURE ADVENTURES! \nFREE—Ages 4-10\, with an adult. \nEEEK! SHRIEK! SCREAM! SO SCARY! No! They are both MYTH-under stood. Bats do not make nests in your hair or suck your blood! What DO th ey eat? Are there blood-suckers out there? San Diego’s Tarantulas are ta me\, not terrifying\, but something terrifying happens to tarantulas! Whi ch are the really FRIGHTFUL FAUNA?! \nHALLOWEEN SPIRIT & FAMILY FUN: Wear your Batman & Spiderman costumes! \nABOUT THE PRESENTER:\nLinda Ha wley\, Ed.M.\, delights children & adults alike with the animated enthusia sm she brings to her monthly programs by entertaining them with her PowerP oint presentation\, songs\, puppets\, real animal pelts & nests\, replicat ed skulls\, specimens\, scats & tracks\; take-home craft materials &/or ha ndouts will be provided. EVERYONE HAS FUN LEARNING! \nMs. Hawley has 40+ y ears of experience as a classroom teacher\, college professor\, naturalist guide & educator for Audubon Society’s OutdoorExplore! & at Mission Tra ils Regional Park\, where she created & taught her “wildly popular” na ture classes for 10 years. She is author of NATURE ADVENTURES! A Guideboo k of Nature Facts\, Songs and Hikes in San Diego County\, Sunbelt Publicat ions\, Inc. 2017 \nHer classes go full STEAM ahead:\nS—Sciences—zoolo gy\, biology\, botany\nT—Technology—PowerPoint\, Smartphone\, computer s\nE—English language\, new vocabulary\, scientific terms\nA—Arts\, cr afts\, creativity\nM—Music—Singing about the fauna of San Diego LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T004824Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/beastly-bats-spooky-spiders-linda-hawl eys-nature-adventures/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween Edition Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths 10/3/26 DTSTART:20261004T010000Z DTEND:20261004T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T004824Z UID:10000086-1791050400-1791057600@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Are you in a Halloween mood? \nJoin us for a fun evening Hallo ween adventure! Stroll along the river as we listen and look for bats and moths and explore the wonders of the nighttime world. We’ll eavesdrop on eerie echolocation calls using bioacoustics and attract moths to our UV l ight station for up-close observation. \nAll ages are welcome to this slig htly spooky Nature Night! Be sure to sign up early—space is limited\, an d 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. \nCheck out this news article by KPBS: Bat Season has b egun in San Diego\, where Natalie Borchardt and Don Endicott talk about th e importance of bats in San Diego County. \nConsider donating to support o ur bat conservation program! Follow this link to learn more—every bit of support helps us protect more bats!” \nTHIS SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EVENT HAS A REGISTRATION FEE OF $20 \nCOMPLETE OUR DIGITAL WAIVER OF LIABILITY (REQ UIRED) LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T004824Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/halloween-edition-nature-nights-bat-wa lk-and-moths/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20261006T163000Z DTEND:20261006T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000054-1791279000-1791282600@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 10-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Field Trip Community Event\, TRACKING & FIELD DTSTART:20261010T170000Z DTEND:20261010T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000004-1791626400-1791633600@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Introducing Natural LAW Field Trips for the Whole Family! \nLa nd • Air • Water – Your Family’s Adventure Starts Here! \nREGISTRA TION AND INFORMATION:\nhttps://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail /?need_id=1178009 \nFor years\, parents and chaperones have joined us on s tudent field trips and shared one consistent wish: “I wish they offered these field trips for adults too!”\nSo\, we listened.\nThe San Diego Riv er Park Foundation is thrilled to invite families of all ages to experienc e our immersive Natural LAW Education Program—a series of hands-on learn ing adventures designed to deepen your connection to the San Diego River\, its rich ecology\, and its cultural significance.\nThese field trips are FREE\, fun\, and crafted to create meaningful outdoor memories together wh ile inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.\nExplore the Natural LAW Programs\nEach themed field trip uncovers a different dimensio n of the natural world. Families rotate through interactive stations\, dis covering the hidden stories\, adaptations\, and science that bring our loc al ecosystems to life.\nUpcoming Family Field Trip: \nLocation: 2310 Camin o Del Rio North\, San Diego\, CA 92108\nDate: Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 \nArrive: 9:45 am\nProgram Start: 10:00am\nProgram End: 12:00pm\nLAND: Tra cking and Field at Grant Park\nAssume the role of a keen detective investi gating the rich tapestry of wildlife and plant life that thrive along the river. Delve deep into the intricate relationships that sustain this vibra nt ecosystem.\nLearn to identify animals by the signs they leave behind\nD iscover an animal’s feeding habits by examining their teeth\nUncover the Predator-Prey dynamics and relationship\nReveal the natural checks and ba lances regulating the wild\nSharpen your observational skills and witness firsthand how organisms interact\, mutually influence one another\, and co llectively contribute to the harmony and resilience of the riparian ecosys tem.\nPunctuality: Please arrive a few minutes before the event. Groups ar riving late will not be able to experience the entire program. \nResponsib ility: Please be aware of your surroundings\, as the safety and discipline of children are your primary responsibility. Promote listening\, foster e xcitement\, focus\, curiosity\, and engagement. Encourage observation rath er than providing direct answers. \nPlease step away to take phone calls t o deter distraction. \nEnvironmental Safety: For safety\, please remain vi gilant\, attentive\, and engaged. Natural terrain may present unique chall enges. We will reasonably accommodate special needs with the understanding that some of the wilderness terrain may pose challenges. \nDress for Outd oor Success:\nClosed-toe shoes and long pants\nComfortable clothes that ca n get wet\, dirty\, or muddy.\nJacket and/or rain jacket (if needed).\nSun screen\, bug spray\, and a hat. – Bring a filled reusable water bottle. \nLeave No Trace: Please respect the park and program areas. Ensure you le ave these spaces cleaner than you found them\, and dispose of all trash pr operly. \nLunch: A shaded picnic area may be available. Please note that t he San Diego River Foundation does not provide lunch or supervision during lunch. Please practice Leave No Trace principles at the San Diego River P ark and at all outdoor locations. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/family-field-trip-community-event-trac king-field/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20261013T163000Z DTEND:20261013T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000055-1791883800-1791887400@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 10-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Grant Park DTSTART:20261018T150000Z DTEND:20261018T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T004824Z UID:10000027-1792310400-1792315800@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Embark on a fun-filled walk with bird experts Cindy Pencek an d 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 con servation efforts through reporting observations on iNaturalist! \nYou’l l also have the opportunity to explore our River Studio at Grant Park—ou r exciting new nature education center and eco-park featuring beautiful na tive 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. \nCOMPLETE OUR DIGITAL WAIVER OF LIABIL ITY (REQUIRED) LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T004824Z URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/bird-walk-at-grant-park-8/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wingspan and Ecologies Game Time! DTSTART:20261018T170000Z DTEND:20261018T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000098-1792317600-1792321200@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:gaming,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join San Diego Bird Alliance and Jessica Ullyott\, founder of Nature Needs SD and local trail guide for a deeper dive into ecosystems. L earn how plants\, animals and other factors work together to form the perf ect balance by playing the games: Ecologies and Wingspan! Never played the se games before? No problem! No experience needed as we all learn and play together. Note: players should be ages 8+ to enjoy this game. \nIf you wa nt to connect with nature all morning\, join us for our Bird Walk from 8:0 0 to 9:30 preceding the game time event led by Bird Expert Cindy Pencek. L earn about the amazing biodiversity of birds found in the watershed and im merse yourself in the beautiful native plant gardens at Grant Park! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/wingspan-and-ecologies-game-time/2026- 10-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20261020T163000Z DTEND:20261020T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000056-1792488600-1792492200@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 10-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween Edition Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths Haunted Trail at Peutz Creek! 10/24/26 DTSTART:20261025T003000Z DTEND:20261025T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T004824Z UID:10000087-1792863000-1792872000@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:holiday,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Are you in a Halloween mood? \nJoin us for a fun evening Hallo ween adventure! Stroll along Peutz Creek as we listen and look for bats an d moths and explore the wonders of the nighttime world. We’ll eavesdrop on eerie echolocation calls using bioacoustics and attract moths to our UV light station for up-close observation. \nAll ages are welcome to this sl ightly spooky Nature Night! Be sure to sign up early—space is limited\, and our Nature Nights events fill up quickly. \nHere are a few tips to hel p you prepare for the event: \nCheck-In: 6:45 PM\, meet at the open parkin g area near the fruit trees\nAttire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are s trongly recommended\nOther Items to Bring: Reusable water bottle\, light c lothing layer\nWeather: Light rain will not cancel the event\nFor safety r easons\, no pets are allowed at this event\nThere are no restroom faciliti es at this location\nFamily friendly!\nPlease note: You will lose cell ser vice once you leave I-8 freeway onto Peutz Valley Road. The address to mee t and park is a residence: 966 Peutz Valley Road. \nCheck out this news ar ticle by KPBS: Bat Season has begun in San Diego\, where Natalie Borchardt and Don Endicott talk about the importance of bats in San Diego County. \ nConsider donating to support our bat conservation program! Follow this li nk to learn more—every bit of support helps us protect more bats!” \nT HIS SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EVENT HAS A REGISTRATION FEE OF $20 \nCOMPLETE OUR D IGITAL WAIVER OF LIABILITY (REQUIRED) LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T004824Z LOCATION:Peutz Creek\, 966 Peutz Valley Rd\, Alpine\, CA\, 91901 URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/halloween-edition-nature-nights-bat-wa lk-and-moths-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20261027T163000Z DTEND:20261027T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T220737Z UID:10000057-1793093400-1793097000@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220737Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 10-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20261103T173000Z DTEND:20261103T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T182749Z UID:10000058-1793698200-1793701800@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T182749Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 11-03/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:THE WONDROUS WOODRAT! … MICE & MOLES\, SHREWS & VOLES & GOPHERS IN HOLES! DTSTART:20261107T223000Z DTEND:20261108T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T004834Z UID:10000092-1794061800-1794067200@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:LINDA HAWLEY’S NATURE ADVENTURES!\nFREE—ages 4-10 with an adult \nNot your ordinary sewer rats\, woodrats are the original PACKRATS \, building huge\, intricate houses that last for centuries! How do they build them? What makes them & their habitats so fascinating? Their distan t cousins—mice\, moles\, shrews\, voles & gophers—are considered to be PESTS\, but do they have any redeeming qualities at all? \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 pel ts & nests\, replicated skulls\, specimens\, scats & tracks\; take-home cr aft materials &/or handouts will be provided. EVERYONE HAS FUN LEARNING!\n Ms. Hawley has 40+ years of experience as a classroom teacher\, college pr ofessor\, naturalist guide & educator for Audubon Society’s OutdoorExplo re! & at Mission Trails Regional Park\, where she created & taught her “ wildly popular” nature classes for 10 years. She is author of NATURE ADV ENTURES! A Guidebook of Nature Facts\, Songs and Hikes in San Diego Count y\, Sunbelt Publications\, Inc. 2017 \nHer classes go full STEAM ahead:\n S—Sciences—zoology\, biology\, botany\nT—Technology—PowerPoint\, S martphone\, computers\nE—English language\, new vocabulary\, scientific terms\nA—Arts\, crafts\, creativity\nM—Music—Singing about the fauna of San Diego LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T004834Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/the-wondrous-woodrat-mice-moles-shrews -voles-gophers-in-holes/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20261110T173000Z DTEND:20261110T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260809T001316Z UID:10000059-1794303000-1794306600@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T001316Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 11-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Grant Park DTSTART:20261115T160000Z DTEND:20261115T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T004824Z UID:10000028-1794729600-1794735000@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Embark on a fun-filled walk with bird experts Cindy Pencek an d 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 con servation efforts through reporting observations on iNaturalist! \nYou’l l also have the opportunity to explore our River Studio at Grant Park—ou r exciting new nature education center and eco-park featuring beautiful na tive 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. \nCOMPLETE OUR DIGITAL WAIVER OF LIABIL ITY (REQUIRED) LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T004824Z URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/bird-walk-at-grant-park-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wingspan and Ecologies Game Time! DTSTART:20261115T180000Z DTEND:20261115T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T185112Z UID:10000099-1794736800-1794740400@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:gaming,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join San Diego Bird Alliance and Jessica Ullyott\, founder of Nature Needs SD and local trail guide for a deeper dive into ecosystems. L earn how plants\, animals and other factors work together to form the perf ect balance by playing the games: Ecologies and Wingspan! Never played the se games before? No problem! No experience needed as we all learn and play together. Note: players should be ages 8+ to enjoy this game. \nIf you wa nt to connect with nature all morning\, join us for our Bird Walk from 8:0 0 to 9:30 preceding the game time event led by Bird Expert Cindy Pencek. L earn about the amazing biodiversity of birds found in the watershed and im merse yourself in the beautiful native plant gardens at Grant Park! LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T185112Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/wingspan-and-ecologies-game-time/2026- 11-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20261117T173000Z DTEND:20261117T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T184915Z UID:10000060-1794907800-1794911400@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T184915Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 11-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20261124T173000Z DTEND:20261124T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T185051Z UID:10000061-1795512600-1795516200@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T185051Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 11-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20261201T173000Z DTEND:20261201T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T065005Z UID:10000062-1796117400-1796121000@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T065005Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 12-01/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:REINDEER HERE? NO\, MULE DEER! DTSTART:20261205T180000Z DTEND:20261205T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T185007Z UID:10000093-1796464800-1796468400@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Linda Hawley’s Nature Adventures!\nFREE—ages 4-10 with an adult \nThese beautiful\, elegant mammals stand taller than all other San Diego native animals. Why are they called Mule deer? How are they differen t from the White-tailed deer & Santa’s Reindeer? How are they alike? Wha t do they eat? Are they predators or prey? Which have spots & velvet antle rs? Are antlers the same as horns? They don’t have red noses\, fly throu gh the sky or deliver gifts\, but they are marvelous animals nonetheless! \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\, rea l 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 & ta ught her “wildly popular” nature classes for 10 years. She is author o f NATURE ADVENTURES! A Guidebook of Nature Facts\, Songs and Hikes in San Diego County\, Sunbelt Publications\, Inc. 2017 \nHer classes go full ST EAM ahead:\nS—Sciences—zoology\, biology\, botany\nT—Technology—Po werPoint\, Smartphone\, computers\nE—English language\, new vocabulary\, scientific terms\nA—Arts\, crafts\, creativity\nM—Music—Singing abo ut the fauna of San Diego LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T185007Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/reindeer-here-no-mule-deer/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Readers Nature Storytime DTSTART:20261208T173000Z DTEND:20261208T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184841Z UID:10000063-1796722200-1796725800@sandiegoriver.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Located at Grant Park in Mission Valley\, the River Readers Na ture Storytime will feature books\, activities\, and crafts celebrating th e great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Mission Valley Library is perfect for preschoolers and their families looking for outdoor literacy fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184841Z LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2310 Camino Del Rio N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, Un ited States URL:https://sandiegoriver.org/event/river-readers-nature-storytime-2/2026- 12-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Diego River Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://sandiegoriver.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR