San Diego Citizen Science Network

Feast on Fungus. Munch on Mushies. Join us for this members only, special event prepared by Chef Sarah Restivo of Rancho Valencia to be held at Longship Brewery. This four course meal will include many of our favorite edibles including: Porcini, Truffle, Candy caps, Portobello, Shiitake, Beech, Enoki, King Trumpet and Wood Ear.

This is a members only event. Non-members can join here.

$25 per person. Tickets available HERE.

Mushroom Dinner

Monday, June 17th

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Longship Brewery

10320 Camino Santa Fe C, San Diego, CA 92121

Member Foray this Sunday, June 9th!

Posted on June 7, 2019 by SD Myco

This is a members only foray. Non-members can join here.

This Sunday, June 9th

9am-12pm

San Luis Rey Picnic Area

CA-76, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

Be Prepared

If you haven’t already, register all attendees as members here. Families only need to register once
Print out, complete and bring a signed Liability Waiver
Bring a basket and collecting tools
Bring a dish to share along with your own beverage, plate and utensils

Carl Linnaeus: The man who classified us Homo sapiens

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Margaret Dykens, Research Library Director

Having once had his work described as "loathsome harlotry," Carl Linnaeus was a Swedish biologist and physician who is known for the invention of Latin binomial nomenclature, popularly known as scientific names.

May 6th Meeting: Potluck Dinner

Posted on May 7, 2019 by SD Myco

The May meeting is our last meeting of the season and will be a potluck dinner. Mushroom Monday May 6th Dinner will start at 7:00 PM in Room 101, Casa Del Prado in Balboa Park. Set- up begins around 6:30. Please bring a cooked or cold dish and your own beverage. (Note: there is no kitchen access).
Please provide a description for your dish. And make sure that you bring your own plates and utensils or the dinner. As part of the conservation efforts to keep our planet green we want to reduce the amount of waste. Thank you for doing your work!

We are excited to have you join us for our Annual Mushroom Pot Luck May Dinner.
We will have t-shirts for sale as well as information on other fascinating fungi stuff coming up later in the year!

La Jolla Cove Microbial Diversity presentation

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by gtsueng

Come meet the microbes that share our local aquatic environment. This project, which was initiated and funded by curious citizens, uses advanced DNA sequencing techniques to survey the microbial diversity at local swimming beaches. Preliminary results show that our beaches are distinct environments, differing in diversity and composition of microbial taxa, and provide a fascinating first look at how local biodiversity is shaped by unique environmental conditions.

View the flyer.

When: Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 PM

Where: La Jolla Riford Library, Community Room (7555 Draper Ave., La Jolla, CA, 92037)

Who: Presented by Callen Hyland, PhD, University of San Diego and the WetLab

Lucy Audubon: A Woman’s Story Behind Audubon’s Birds

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Margaret Dykens, Research Library Director

John James Audubon’s birthday is April 26. He traveled extensively in America and overseas, studying and sketching wildlife. His life’s work would culminate in the famous and comprehensive tome, The Birds of America. John Audubon’s wife, however, led a very different life.

April 8 Meeting: Eric Mueller: The Marvels of Mycology

Posted on April 7, 2019 by SD Myco

The guest speaker for our April 8th meeting will be Eric Mueller. The meeting will be hosted in Room 101, Casa del Prado in Balboa Park at 6:30 pm.

We will take Eric to dinner before the meeting around 5:00pm at the Blue Water Seafood Grill at 3667 India St.

Eric will be discussing basics of mushroom cultivation and different methods for growing mushrooms. He will also be discussing medicinal mushrooms and their health benefits.

Please bring mushrooms you find so we can get them identified 6:30-7 pm and help promote our citizen science project “San Diego Mycoflora Project” at the same time. Print out data slips here and fill them in before leaving any specimens!

Eric Mueller is a mushroom educator, producer of mushroom grow kits and high-end medicinal mushroom fruit body tinctures. He is also an electrocutioner of various wood items. He has been selling his tinctures and grow kits at both the San Diego Mycological Society and Los Angeles Mycological Society, as well as a few local Farmer’s markets. He also gives lectures to high school students about mushrooms. Learn more and follow him at @muellermushroom & muellersmushroom.com

San Diego Citizen Science Expo 2019

Posted on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by gtsueng

Like taking pictures of flowers? Enjoy hiking or surfing? Like to read or play computer games? You can help science while enjoying these activities! Citizen Science is when members of the public contribute to real scientific efforts. San Diego is a scientific hub with many open, ongoing research efforts in need of people to contribute as volunteer researchers. You DON’T need a science background to help answer important research questions. Learn about the many citizen science projects happening here in San Diego and how you (and your kids) can contribute to real research.

Filling Data Gaps, One Expedition at a Time

Posted on March 18, 2019 by VP of Science and Conservation Dr. Michael Wall

Museum scientists go on expeditions to remote areas of the Baja California Peninsula to study and better understand the biological diversity of areas that are not well documented. One such expedition took place in November 2017 in one of Baja California Sur’s most spectacular cardón forests.

	June 2019
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					1 Mission Trails Tracking Walk Mission Trails Tracking Walk June 1, 2019 8:30 am - 10:30 am Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119, USA Join experienced San Diego Tracking Team members for a wildlife tracking walk. Learn the art of discovering signs left behind by resident creatures during two hours of âdirt time.â Suitable for the whole family. Donât forget to wear long pants, for kneeling down on your knees to get a closer look, and shoes suitable for trails. Meet in front of the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center. Rain Cancels. See more details Headwaters Habitat Restoration Headwaters Habitat Restoration June 1, 2019 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Come enjoy the great outdoors and help the River Park Foundation to restore an oak woodland along a free-flowing mountain stream. Volunteers can help create habitat for wildlife and keep water clean by removing invasive plants, watering native plants, and more! This is a great opportunity to give back by getting your hands dirty, learn about local ecology and habitat restoration science, look for wildlife, and spend time in nature. This event takes place at Boulder Creek Preserve, near Descanso (about 1.5 hr drive from central San Diego). Please wear long pants, close-toed shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots) and layers. Bring AT LEAST 32 oz. of water to drink and a snack. Please be aware that this is a remote location with no cell service. Also be aware that you may be working near poison oak. This event occurs on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday of every month from 8:30am to 2:30pm. All supplies will be provided. Community service hours may be verified. For full location information and to RSVP please contact volunteer@sandiegoriver.org or call (619) 297-7380. See more details Point Loma Native Plant Garden Work Party Point Loma Native Plant Garden Work Party June 1, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am Point Loma Native Plant Garden Join the Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant garden as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Please dress in gardening clothes, and closed-toe shoes are required. Call (619) 297-7380 or volunteer@sandiegoriver.org Directions: Take I-8 or Sea World Drive to their west end. Follow sign to Nimitz Blvd. Turn left on to W. Point Loma Blvd. Take your first right onto Greene St. Greene St. dead ends at the Garden. Park on the adjacent residential streets. See more details • • •	2
3	4	5 River Rescue River Rescue June 5, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Changes weekly throughout the San Diego River watershed Looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to support a healthy river while interacting with a group of like-minded people? Come out with our core volunteer team to assist with River clean-ups! If you don't mind getting dirty and doing some trail blazing then this may be the perfect fit for you. This team is scheduled on Wednesdays from 9 - noon. The event location changes regularly so please include your email address in your RSVP and we will email you the Friday before with all of the details. You must be 18 years or older to participate and this event is not open for community service hour verification. All tools and supplies are provided. Hepatitis A vaccinations recommended for all participating volunteers. To learn more or RSVP please call 619-297-7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. See more details •	6	7	8	9 San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party June 9, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am 3334 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA Volunteer at the San Diego River Garden. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month from 9am-11am for this family friendly event. All tools provided. Dress in clothes that can get a little dirty. Closed toe shoes required. Activities consist of weeding, watering, pruning, trail maintenance and other light gardening projects. RSVP's required. Call 619.297.7380 or mailto:volunteer@sandiegoriver.org Community service hours can be verified. Directions: See more details •
10	11 River Assessment Field Team River Assessment Field Team June 11, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, USA Looking for a regular volunteer opportunity that allows you to experience the great outdoors while giving back? Then the River Assessment Team is for you! Every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month the team will walk different segments of the San Diego River in the Mission Valley area to identify issues affecting our River, such as trash, storm water debris and illegal dumping. Your reconnaissance of these areas will allow us to effectively plan our cleanup events so that we are having a greater impact on the River’s health with the highest level of efficiency. The team will work from 9 am - noon in areas of varying levels of difficulty, ranging from paved trails to trail blazing adventures. You are invited to attend any and all, depending on your ability level. Closed-toed shoes are required. Sun protection, water and a snack are highly recommended. Must be 18 or over to participate.b NOT open for community service. If you are interested in getting more information about this event, please contact us at (619) 297-7380 or volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. See more details •	12 River Rescue River Rescue June 12, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Changes weekly throughout the San Diego River watershed Looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to support a healthy river while interacting with a group of like-minded people? Come out with our core volunteer team to assist with River clean-ups! If you don't mind getting dirty and doing some trail blazing then this may be the perfect fit for you. This team is scheduled on Wednesdays from 9 - noon. The event location changes regularly so please include your email address in your RSVP and we will email you the Friday before with all of the details. You must be 18 years or older to participate and this event is not open for community service hour verification. All tools and supplies are provided. Hepatitis A vaccinations recommended for all participating volunteers. To learn more or RSVP please call 619-297-7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. See more details •	13	14	15 Headwaters Habitat Restoration Headwaters Habitat Restoration June 15, 2019 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Come enjoy the great outdoors and help the River Park Foundation to restore an oak woodland along a free-flowing mountain stream. Volunteers can help create habitat for wildlife and keep water clean by removing invasive plants, watering native plants, and more! This is a great opportunity to give back by getting your hands dirty, learn about local ecology and habitat restoration science, look for wildlife, and spend time in nature. This event takes place at Boulder Creek Preserve, near Descanso (about 1.5 hr drive from central San Diego). Please wear long pants, close-toed shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots) and layers. Bring AT LEAST 32 oz. of water to drink and a snack. Please be aware that this is a remote location with no cell service. Also be aware that you may be working near poison oak. This event occurs on the 1st, 4th, and 5th Saturday of every month from 8:30am to 2:30pm. All supplies will be provided. Community service hours may be verified. For full location information and to RSVP please contact volunteer@sandiegoriver.org or call (619) 297-7380. See more details •	16 Point Loma Native Plant Garden Point Loma Native Plant Garden June 16, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am Point Loma Native Plant Garden Join the Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant garden as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Please dress in gardening clothes, and closed-toe shoes are required. Call (619) 297-7380 or email mailto:volunteer@sandiegoriver.org Directions: Take I-8 or Sea World Drive to their west end. Follow sign to Nimitz Blvd. Stay on Nimitz past West Point Loma Blvd. and take the Famosa/Catalina Blvd. exit. Turn right onto Famosa Blvd. (Famosa Blvd becomes Catalina Blvd.). Turn right at the traffic light onto Voltaire Street. Turn right onto Mendocino Blvd. The Reserve is located at Mendocino Blvd & Greene St, San Diego, CA 92107. Park on the adjacent residential streets. See more details Point Loma Native Plant Garden Point Loma Native Plant Garden June 16, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am Point Loma Native Plant Garden Join the Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant garden as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Please dress in gardening clothes, and closed-toe shoes are required. Call (619) 297-7380 or email mailto:volunteer@sandiegoriver.org Directions: Take I-8 or Sea World Drive to their west end. Follow sign to Nimitz Blvd. Stay on Nimitz past West Point Loma Blvd. and take the Famosa/Catalina Blvd. exit. Turn right onto Famosa Blvd. (Famosa Blvd becomes Catalina Blvd.). Turn right at the traffic light onto Voltaire Street. Turn right onto Mendocino Blvd. The Reserve is located at Mendocino Blvd & Greene St, San Diego, CA 92107. Park on the adjacent residential streets. See more details • •
17	18 River Assessment Field Team River Assessment Field Team June 18, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, USA Looking for a regular volunteer opportunity that allows you to experience the great outdoors while giving back? Then the River Assessment Team is for you! Every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month the team will walk different segments of the San Diego River in the Mission Valley area to identify issues affecting our River, such as trash, storm water debris and illegal dumping. Your reconnaissance of these areas will allow us to effectively plan our cleanup events so that we are having a greater impact on the River’s health with the highest level of efficiency. The team will work from 9 am - noon in areas of varying levels of difficulty, ranging from paved trails to trail blazing adventures. You are invited to attend any and all, depending on your ability level. Closed-toed shoes are required. Sun protection, water and a snack are highly recommended. Must be 18 or over to participate.b NOT open for community service. If you are interested in getting more information about this event, please contact us at (619) 297-7380 or volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. See more details •	19 River Rescue River Rescue June 19, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Changes weekly throughout the San Diego River watershed Looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to support a healthy river while interacting with a group of like-minded people? Come out with our core volunteer team to assist with River clean-ups! If you don't mind getting dirty and doing some trail blazing then this may be the perfect fit for you. This team is scheduled on Wednesdays from 9 - noon. The event location changes regularly so please include your email address in your RSVP and we will email you the Friday before with all of the details. You must be 18 years or older to participate and this event is not open for community service hour verification. All tools and supplies are provided. Hepatitis A vaccinations recommended for all participating volunteers. To learn more or RSVP please call 619-297-7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. See more details •	20	21 Water Quality Monitoring--RiverWatch East Water Quality Monitoring--RiverWatch East June 21, 2019 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Come join the RiverWatch team in East County and learn how we monitor the water quality of the San Diego River! The Team uses a compact electronic sonde to collect real-time data on things like dissolved oxygen content, acidity, and the nutrient content of the water at 15 different locations along the River. This is the perfect opportunity for students who are interested in gaining experience in environmental science or community members who would like to learn more about local ecology. No experience necessary, the Team Leader will show volunteers how to use the sonde and nutrient test kits. Events are every 3rd Friday of the month. Community service may be verified, but only for students needing to complete school assigned hours. RSVP's are required for this event as there are a limited amount of spaces available. Due to the nature of the work, participants must be 15 years or older. For more information and to to RSVP please contact us at 619-297-7380 or volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. See more details San Diego River Coalition Meeting San Diego River Coalition Meeting June 21, 2019 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway 92108 Groups and organizations with a common interest in the San Diego River have come together to form the San Diego River Coalition. The San Diego River Coalition also serves as the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for River Park planning efforts. See more details • •	22	23 Water Quality Monitoring - Mission Valley Water Quality Monitoring - Mission Valley June 23, 2019 8:00 am - 11:30 am Come join the RiverWatch team in Mission Valley and learn how we monitor the water quality of the San Diego River! The Team uses a compact electronic sonde to collect real-time data on things like dissolved oxygen content, acidity, and the nutrient content of the water at 15 different locations along the River. This is the perfect opportunity for students who are interested in gaining experience in environmental science or community members who would like to learn more about local ecology. No experience necessary, the Team Leader will show volunteers how to use the sonde and nutrient test kits. Community service may be verified, but only for students needing to complete school assigned hours. RSVP's are required for this event as there are a limited amount of spaces available. Due to the nature of the work, participants must be at least 15 years old to attend. For more information and to to RSVP please contact us at 619-297-7380 or volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. See more details San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party June 23, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am 3335 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United States Volunteer at the San Diego River Garden. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month from 9am-11am for this family friendly event. All tools provided. Dress in clothes that can get a little dirty. Closed toe shoes required. Activities consist of weeding, watering, pruning, trail maintenance and other light gardening projects. RSVP's required. Call 619.297.7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. Community service hours can be verified. Directions: See more details • •
24	25 River Assessment Field Team River Assessment Field Team June 25, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, USA Looking for a regular volunteer opportunity that allows you to experience the great outdoors while giving back? Then the River Assessment Team is for you! Every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month the team will walk different segments of the San Diego River in the Mission Valley area to identify issues affecting our River, such as trash, storm water debris and illegal dumping. Your reconnaissance of these areas will allow us to effectively plan our cleanup events so that we are having a greater impact on the River’s health with the highest level of efficiency. The team will work from 9 am - noon in areas of varying levels of difficulty, ranging from paved trails to trail blazing adventures. You are invited to attend any and all, depending on your ability level. Closed-toed shoes are required. Sun protection, water and a snack are highly recommended. Must be 18 or over to participate.b NOT open for community service. If you are interested in getting more information about this event, please contact us at (619) 297-7380 or volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. See more details •	26 River Rescue River Rescue June 26, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Changes weekly throughout the San Diego River watershed Looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to support a healthy river while interacting with a group of like-minded people? Come out with our core volunteer team to assist with River clean-ups! If you don't mind getting dirty and doing some trail blazing then this may be the perfect fit for you. This team is scheduled on Wednesdays from 9 - noon. The event location changes regularly so please include your email address in your RSVP and we will email you the Friday before with all of the details. You must be 18 years or older to participate and this event is not open for community service hour verification. All tools and supplies are provided. Hepatitis A vaccinations recommended for all participating volunteers. To learn more or RSVP please call 619-297-7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. See more details •	27	28	29	30