Trail to Bay Hike: Watershed Walk at Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
Join us as we explore the watershed at the Tijuana River Regional Park. During this bilingual guided walk, you will learn about the plants, animals, and communities that live along the watershed and depend on clean air and water. Casa Familiar, San Diego Coastkeeper, San Diego Natural History Museum, Living Coast Discovery Center, County of San Diego Parks and Recreation, the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will facilitate and support this walk.
Acompáñenos mientras exploramos la cuenca en Tijuana River Regional Park. Durante esta caminata guiada bilingüe aprenderá sobre las plantas, animales, y comunidades que viven a lo largo de la cuenca y dependen de agua y aire limpio. Casa Familiar, San Diego Coastkeeper, San Diego Natural History Museum, Living Coast Discovery Center, County of San Diego Parks and Recreation, the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, y U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facilitaran y apoyaran durante esta caminata.
Date: Sunday, September 22
Check-in time: 8:45 AM -9:00 AM
Duration: 2 hours
Fecha: Sábado 14 de Septiembre y Domingo 22 de Septiembre
Hora de check-in: 8:45 AM -9:00 AM
Duración: 2 horas
Meeting Location: Tijuana River Valley Regional Park, 2721 Monument Road, San Diego, CA 92154
Locación de encuentro: Tijuana River Valley Regional Park, 2721 Monument Road, San Diego, CA 92154
Driving directions: Follow I-5 and take Exit 2 onto Dairy Mart Rd. Go west on Dairy Mart Rd., then turn left into the parking lot along Monument Rd, San Diego.
Direcciones de manejo: Siga el I-5 y tome Exit 2 hacia Dairy Mart Rd. Diríjase hacia el oeste en Dairy Mart Rd. y de vuelta a la izquierda hacia el estacionamiento a lo largo de Monument Rd, San Diego.
Suggested parking: Parking is available at the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park parking lot near the trailhead.
Sugerencia de estacionamiento: Hay estacionamiento disponible en el estacionamiento de Tijuana River Valley Regional Park cerca del inicio del sendero.
Restrooms and Water: Bathrooms are available at the ranger station. There are no water fountains; please come prepared with a large refillable water bottle. Some water and light refreshments will be available at the check-in booth.
Baños y agua: Hay baños disponibles en la estación del guardabosque. No hay fuentes de agua; por favor vaya preparado con una botella llena de agua grande. Habrá agua y algunas botanas disponibles en el check-in.
Hike length: Approximately 1.5 miles
Longitud de la caminata: Aproximadamente 1.5 millas.
Program Supplies: Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for hiking. Shoes with good traction and long pants are highly recommended. Please come prepared with bug protection, sun protection, hiking poles (if desired), water, and preferred snacks.
Provisiones para el programa: Por favor use ropa cómoda y zapatos para caminatas. Zapatos con Buena tracción y pantalones largos son altamente recomendados. Por favor venga preparado con repelente de insectos, protección solar, bastones de senderismo (si desea), agua, y sus botanas de preferencia.
Hiking level: Moderate—difficult due to rocky terrain/erosion and incline. It is not accessible for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Nivel de la caminata: Moderado-difícil debido a terreno rocoso, erosión, e inclinamiento. No es accesible a carriolas, andadoras, o silla de ruedas.
No pets will be allowed on the hike.
Las mascotas no son permitidas en la caminata.
This event supports Tijuana River Action Month and Latino Conservation Week. Find more resources and events through the links below:
Este evento apoya al Mes de Acción del Río Tijuana y la Semana de Conservación Latina. Encuentre más recursos y eventos por medio del link abajo:
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Shark & Ray Presentation
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Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
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Eagle Presentation
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Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
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Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
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Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
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Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
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CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
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Farm to Bay 2024
Farm to Bay 2024
FARM TO BAY 2024 Saturday, August 3 4:00 to 7:30 PM Join us for an exclusive evening supporting coastal wildlife, education, and sustainability at the Living Coast Discovery Center! Our annual fundraising event is back for its 15th year featuring food & beverage samplings from sustainably minded restaurants, breweries, wineries, and more, animal encounters, silent
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Presentación del águilas | Eagle Presentation
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Taller de Compostaje Bilingüe
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Presentación de tortugas marinas | Sea Turtle Presentation
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Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
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Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Sweetwater Safari Hike
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Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
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Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
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Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
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Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Sweetwater Safari Hike
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Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh, the salt marsh ecosystem, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities, including magnifying glasses and binoculars, will be available
Learn more »
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
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Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Compost Workshop
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Learn more »
Shark & Ray Presentation
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Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
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Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
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Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh, the salt marsh ecosystem, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities, including magnifying glasses and binoculars, will be available
Learn more »
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
4 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Vermicomposting Workshop
Vermicomposting Workshop
Offered the last Sunday of every month at 11:30 AM. Vermicomposting uses worms to convert waste into fertilizer for your garden! This course will teach you how you can get started with your own worm bin and how to care for your worm friends! This class is included with admission. Chula Vista residents can receive
Learn more »
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.
4 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh, the salt marsh ecosystem, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities, including magnifying glasses and binoculars, will be available
Learn more »
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the local species of sharks, rays, and more! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about the sea turtles we can find in our bay! These presentations occur Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 PM.