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Ecological Citizen Science

San Diego’s Rattlesnakes, and What to Do When They’re on Your Property

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Cypress Hansen, Science Communications Manager
Posted in TheNat

Four Favorite Wildflower Walks

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Stephania Villar, Digital Communications Manager
Wildflower season is here! There are lots of trails where you can see wildflowers in San Diego County (especially after a wet winter), but our Canyoneers have picked some lesser-known hikes where you can spot those beautiful blooms. 
Posted in TheNat

It’s a Botanical Bonanza! Six New Species Discovered in One Week

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Cypress Hansen, Science Communications Manager
After poring over our botany collection, a visiting expert names several species new to science.  
Posted in TheNat

Museum Specimen Confirms: Capybaras Once Roamed San Diego

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Cypress Hansen, Science Communications Manager
The San Luis Rey River Valley is home to the first fossil evidence of modern capybara ancestors in North America 
Posted in TheNat

This Wild Life: Working with Nature to Prep Whale Parts

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Cypress Hansen, Science Communications Manager
When life gives you a whale head, you bury it, then give it a bath, and let the research begin. 
Posted in TheNat

Collections Hold Clues to Pollutants, Pathogens, and Pandemics

Posted on November 8, 2021 by President and CEO Judy Gradwohl
Natural history collections do much more than document our biological diversity. They are also key to unlocking future discoveries and contributing to major advances in the fields of medicine, human health, and even agriculture. 
Posted in TheNat

For the Birds: When to Trim Trees to Minimize Impact on Nests

Posted on October 5, 2021 by theNAT | San Diego Natural History Museum
For homeowners, being fire safe usually means pruning trees and bushes around dwellings. But this brings with it the potential to disturb bird nests during the height of breeding season. Learn how to remain fire safe while minimizing the impact on our feathered friends.  
Posted in TheNat

Adventures of a CEO: Five years? That went fast!

Posted on July 22, 2021 by President and CEO Judy Gradwohl
We all talk to ourselves occasionally, and President and CEO Judy Gradwohl became adept at it during the pandemic lockdown. On the occasion of her 5-year work anniversary, Judy reflects on what she experienced, learned, rejoiced, and lamented at the helm of the San Diego Natural History Museum.
Posted in TheNat

La biodiversidad en las zonas fronterizas y el gran BioBlitz de la frontera

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Dra. Sula Vanderplank
La construcción del muro fronterizo ha afectado la franja de la región, pero ¿qué tipo de impacto? Necesitamos tiempo y datos para comprenderlo. Ahí es donde entran en juego el BioBlitz de la frontera e investigadores como la Dra. Sula Vanderplank. 
Posted in TheNat

What is Community Science Today?

Posted on November 9, 2020 by theNAT | San Diego Natural History Museum
We join many local and national organizations that aim to democratize the study of nature. That begins with how we talk about taking part in science.
Posted in TheNat

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Calendar

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  • Mission Trails Tracking Walk

    Mission Trails Tracking Walk

    May 7, 2022  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 “dirt time.” Suitable for the whole family. Don’t 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.

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  • Headwaters Habitat Restoration

    Headwaters Habitat Restoration

    May 7, 2022  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.

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  • Point Loma Native Plant Garden Work Party

    Point Loma Native Plant Garden Work Party

    May 7, 2022  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.

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  • San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party

    San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party

    May 8, 2022  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:

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  • Point Loma Native Plant Garden

    Point Loma Native Plant Garden

    May 15, 2022  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.

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  • Point Loma Native Plant Garden

    Point Loma Native Plant Garden

    May 15, 2022  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.

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  • Water Quality Monitoring--RiverWatch East

    Water Quality Monitoring--RiverWatch East

    May 20, 2022  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.

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  • San Diego River Coalition Meeting

    San Diego River Coalition Meeting

    May 20, 2022  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.

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  • Headwaters Habitat Restoration

    Headwaters Habitat Restoration

    May 21, 2022  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

  • Coastal Habitat Restoration Project

    Coastal Habitat Restoration Project

    May 21, 2022  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    5142 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107, USA

    The Friends of the San Diego River Mouth, a chapter of the San Diego River Park Foundation, needs volunteers with an interest in helping to save and restore one of the last remaining Coastal Dune and Wetland Habitats in San Diego. Please join us from 9:00am to noon. Over 95% of these habitat areas no longer exist in California. Home to many endangered birds, fish and mammals this area needs your help to remain as a viable habitat area. An educational walking tour will be included.

    Activities include: invasive plant removal, native plant rescue, watering and care of recent plantings, trail maintenance and litter removal. All tools and supplies are provided. Community service hours can be verified for those that need them. Be sure to dress in clothes that can get a little dirty and wear closed-toe shoes, no sandals or flip-flops allowed for safety reasons.

    Volunteers will meet in the grassy area just inside the Dog Beach parking lot in Ocean Beach at the western end of Voltaire Ave. For more info or to RSVP call 619.297.7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org

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  • Water Quality Monitoring - Mission Valley

    Water Quality Monitoring - Mission Valley

    May 22, 2022  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

    May 22, 2022  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:

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  • Registry of Mushroom in Works of Art with Elio Schaechter
  • Mushroom Fair 2022 recap and Monday Meeting!

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