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charitable events. Most free or low cost. Major San Diego events = various fees.
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San Diego Events Location
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Simpson's
"Garden Town"® Nursery
Open Daily: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (excluding major holidays)
In addition to a huge selection and variety of
nursery plants, this 25-acre farm also features a gift and pottery shop,
amusement park, special event venue, vintage car, truck and trailer show. Two auto barns
feature more than 50 Model A's, Model T's, hot rods, classics and muscle cars from the
1940s to the early 1970s. No admission charges.
Simpson's "Garden Town"®
Nursery
13925 Highway 94 (Campo Road), Jamul
At corner of Highway 94 & Proctor Valley Rd
Info: www.simpsonsnursery.com
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San Diego Events Location
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Architectural Tours of Salk Institute
Weekdays Only at 12:00 pm (by
Appt)
Salk Institute is offering a free guided architectural
tour Monday through Friday at noon. The American Institute of Architects rates the
Salk Institute as one of the nation's top ten buildings of the century and one of 31
buildings that changed modern life. Reservations are required two business days in advance
of date requested and can be made by registering
online. Closed to the public on weekends and listed holidays.
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10010 North Torrey Pines Rd - La Jolla CA 92037
Info: Salk Tours (858) 453-4100 ext 1287 www.salk.edu
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San Diego Events Location
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Art & Sculpting Workshops for TEENS
Mondays - Wednesdays - Fridays
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Explore your creativity, learn about art, make art!
We will be working in stone, wood, textiles, wire, plaster, clay or anything else we can
get our hands on. Ongoing classes, start anytime! Fees/Admission: Most materials and tools
will be provided for $15.00 per week. See website events calendar for class schedule.
Vista Art Foundation's Gallery 204
204 Main Street (NE Corner of Indiana & Main)
Info: (760) 414-1056 or (760) 685-6470 Website Events Calendar |
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San Diego Events Location
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Ray at Night
Second Saturday of every month
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
San Diego's largest monthly art walk. Merchants on Ray Street will be open late to
offer shoppers an opportunity to discover North Park businesses, shops, and art galleries.
Each one features different artwork in a variety of mediums. Free event.
Ray Street
(between University Ave & North Park Way)
Info: Cirello Gallery
(619) 201-4668 www.rayatnightartwalk.com |
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San Diego Events Location
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Gourd Crafting Workshop
Second Saturday of every month
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Welburn Gourd Farm offers a FREE Gourd Crafting
Workshop every Second Saturday of the Month from 11:00 am to 1:00pm!!! (or until 2:00
pm if you elect to create your own project). Make new friends, learn great gourd
techniques, and just have fun playing with gourds in a relaxed country setting. The live
demonstration takes place from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, then YOU get to try out all the
products and tools for yourself using sample pieces of gourds (12:00 pm to 1:00 pm), and
if you'd like to create a full project with the gourd of your choice, the cost is just
$10.00 (project time is from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm)! (Must be 12 years or older to
participate).
Welburn Gourd Farm
40635-D De Luz Rd - Fallbrook CA
Info: (760) 728-4271 www.welburngourdfarm.com
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San Diego Events Location
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Gardening Classes - Point Loma
Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Learn a variety of gardening tricks every Saturday
morning by attending a free class at Walter Andersen Nursery's Pt. Loma Nursery. Please
contact the store or check the website for the schedule of events.
Walter Andersen Nursery - Point Loma
3642 Enterprise St.- San Diego CA
Info: (619) 224-8271 www.walterandersen.com
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San Diego Events Location
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Gardening Classes - Poway
Saturdays 9:30 am -10:30 am
Come join others at Walter Andersen's Poway store
for a free, weekly seasonal garden lecture. Please contact the store or check the website
for the schedule of events.
Walter Andersen Nursery - Poway
12755 Danielson Court - Poway CA
Info: (858) 513-4900 www.walterandersen.com
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San Diego Events Location
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Boardwalk Craft Market
First Saturday of the
month from February thru August - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Every Saturday from Labor Day Weekend to Christmas
- 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Boardwalk Craft Market
is a juried show with sale of arts and crafts by San Diego County artists. The artists
will be present to answer questions about their work. While shopping at the Boardwalk
Craft Market and nearby Farmers Market, visitors can experience the sights and sounds of
an antique 1907 steam locomotive or 1894 trolley making its half-mile journey around Old
Poway Park.
Old Poway Park
14134 Midland Rd - Poway CA 92064
Info: (858) 486-3497 www.poway.org Details |
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Free Fishing Classes
Saturdays 10:00 am -11:00 am
Lake Cuyamaca offers FREE fishing classes
for would-be anglers
from 10:00 am -11:00 am every Saturday
Lake Cuyamaca
15027 Hwy 79 - Julian CA 92036
Info: www.lakecuyamaca.org Details |
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San Diego Events Location
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Discover Magnificent Beauty!
Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Nature walks led by trained naturalist. Marvel at
the reawakening vegetation throughout the reserve and be enchanted by fabulous flowers
along the trails. Admission is Free.
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
2710 Manchester Ave - Cardiff CA 92007
Info: (760) 436-3944 |
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San Diego Events Location
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FOCAS Pet Adoptions
First Saturday of every month
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Selected pet animals will be displayed and available
for adoption. These wonderful animals are patiently waiting for a forever home where they
can give unconditional love and affection to you or a family. A perfect dog or cat
companion might be there waiting just for you. Free event.
Balboa Park
Lawn area near Pan American Plaza
Info: (619) 685-3536 www.focas-sandiego.org |
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San Diego Events Location & Information 2012:
Knitting Circle
Saturdays 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knitters! Free 3-hour knitting group sessions for those who already know the
basics. Meet other knitters and exchange ideas, show and tell, bring your current
projects. No actual instruction will be provided except for the help and advice from your
fellow knitters. We ask you to use yarns purchased in our store during these sessions.
Knitting by the Beach
616 Stevens Ave Suite B - Solana Beach CA 92075
Info: (858) 509-9276 Website |
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San Diego Events Location
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Off Shoot Tours - Balboa Park
Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:00
am
Trained volunteers lead an easy-paced one hour walk
around the park. Tour themes include Balboa Park history (first Saturdays of the month),
palm trees (second Saturdays), other trees in the Park (third Saturdays), desert
vegetation (fourth Saturdays), and every fifth Saturdays offers the tour del dia
(exploring the Park's Palisades area. Ages 6 thru adult. This tour is Free.
Balboa Park - San Diego CA
2125 Park Boulevard
Info: (619) 239-0512 www.balboapark.org
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San Diego Events Location
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Sunday Organ Concert
Sundays 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
At Balboa Park on Sunday afternoons,
you'll hear beautiful sounds of music drift through the park. On Sundays, Civic Organist
Carol Williams sits before the majestic piped organ at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion and
performs delightful selections for your listening pleasure. Free event.
Balboa Park - Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Hosted by: Spreckels Organ Society
Info: (619) 702-8138 www.balboapark.org |
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Open-Mike Night
Sundays 8:00 pm
Musicians, singers (including karaoke),
actors, poets, comedians
invited to entertain. Purchase requested.
Café Libertalia - Hillcrest
3834 Fifth Ave - San Diego CA 92103
Info: (619) 299-9360 |
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Target Free Family Day & Festival
Sundays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Families and visitors to Balboa Park are invited to
the Museum to participate in a free day of outdoor and indoor art-making activities,
performances, artist demonstrations, and docent-led tours inspired by a chosen featured
exhibition. For all ages. Free admission.
San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado San Diego CA 92101
Info: (619) 232-7931 www.sdmart.org |
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Year-Round Waterskiing
Sundays 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Convair Waterski Club provides ski
boats for waterskiing. Group meets at
south end of Crown Point Beach. Admission: $8 - $15.
Crown Point
3700 Crown Point Dr - San Diego CA 92109
Info: (858) 863-4755 |
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San Diego Events Location
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Living History Day
First Sunday of the month from
October thru June
Park open: 10:00am to 5:00pm
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park presents
a Living History Day. The battlefield, east of Escondido on Hwy 78, is the location of one
of California's famous frontier battles between the United States and the Californians in
1846. Visitors will witness uniformed dragons and Californians on horseback, folklore
dancing, arts and crafts, and authentic food from the era.
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
15808 San Pasqual Valley Rd - Escondido CA 92027
Info: (760) 489-0076 Website Details |
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San Diego Events Location
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Dog Walking Group
First Sunday of each month: October
thru March
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Walk your dog to unleash better health! Hit the
trail this fall with your best buddy for great exercise and to meet some new companions,
both canine and human! Besides the great exercise and camaraderie, tips will be provided
about canine trail safety, potential dangers from wildlife, pet disaster planning and much
more Dogs must be well-behaved, and restrained on a leash of 6 feet or less. Bring water
for you and your pet. Cost: Free
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve
16275 Espola Rd - Poway CA 92064
Info: (858) 668-4781 Details |
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North San Diego County Antique & Collectible
Show
Second Sunday of each month: 9:00 am
- 3:00 pm
The North San Diego County Antique and Collectible Show
is your one-stop show for a variety of exquisite and hard-to-find items . Between 35-50
quality vendors from the San Diego area come together to sell their unique collections on
the second Sunday of every month. Admission into the show is free. Professional appraisals
are available for $5.00 per item (limit 3 per guest).
Conference Center
at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Located across from Starbucks
Info: Escondido Center For the Arts (760) 839-4140 |
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San Diego Events Location
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Craft Fair & Baked Brie Sourdough Bread
Every Saturday & Sunday
10:00am - 5:00 pm
A charming arts and craft fair is held every
Saturday and Sunday on the picnic grounds in front of the beautiful Maurice Car’rie
Winery which features an array of handcrafted merchandise. Spend the afternoon browsing at
the fair and in the extensive gift shop. Order our famous baked brie sourdough bread, buy
a bottle of wine and enjoy the perfect snack
Maurice Car'rie Vineyard & Winery
34225 Rancho California Rd - Temecula, CA 92592
Info: (951) 676-1711 www.mauricecarriewinery.com
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Art Mart
Second & Fourth Saturday/Sunday of
every month
Talented artists will display their creations at
Balboa Park. Many items are so unique, they can't be found elsewhere. Meet the artists and
browse through jewelry, sculpture, woodwork, paintings, and more.
Balboa Park - Federal Building Lawn
Info: Balboa Park Art Guild (619) 440-3830 www.balboapark.org Details |
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Park Ranger Tour - Balboa Park
Every Tuesday - 1:00 pm
Historical, architectural and botanical treasures
of Balboa Park are discussed on these one-hour tours led by Park Rangers. This is a free
tour.
Balboa Park - Visitors Center
Info: www.balboapark.org Details |
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San Diego Events Location
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Cajun and Zydeco Dancing
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Zydeco lesson and dance. Beginners'
dance lessons at 7:00 pm.
Open dancing to recorded tunes at 8:00 pm. Admission: $5
Tio Leo's
5302 Napa St - San Diego CA 92110
Info: (619) 542-1462 |
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San Diego Events Location
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Art & Sculpting Workshops
Tuesday Nights 7:00 pm - 9:00
pm
Sculpting workshops for adults and young adults. We
will be working in stone, wood, textiles, wire, plaster, clay or anything else we can get
our hands on. Ongoing classes, Start anytime. Fees/Admission: Tools and Materials will be
discussed in class. $20.00 per class. See website events calendar for class schedule.
Vista Art Foundation's Gallery 204
204 Main Street (NE Corner of Indiana & Main)
Info: (760) 414-1056 or (760) 685-6470 Website Events Calendar |
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San Diego Events Location
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KnitNight
Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gather with fellow fiber artists for
social knitting, crochet, spinning.
Ages 18 and up. Admission is Free.
Clever Knits
214 South Indiana Ave - Vista CA 92084
Info: (760) 806-6744 |
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Tuesdays for Two Movie Night
Tuesdays 5:00 pm
Old movies shown in art gallery
atmosphere "that's just right for two."
Admission: Free.
Reds Espresso Gallery - Point Loma
1017 Rosecrans St - San Diego CA 92106
Info: (619) 523-5540 |
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San Diego Events Location
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Wednesday Trail Walk - Balboa Park
First Wednesday of every month -
10:00 am
Explore the Trails of Balboa Park with a ranger.
Meet at the Sixth & Upas Gateway with Trail #1 and work through each of the trails in
a numerical sequence. The pace will be leisurely (about 20 minute miles) for opportunities
to note interesting aspects of Balboa Park. Free event.
Check the trail map for level of difficulty. Download and print the
map.
Balboa Park - Sixth & Upas
Info: 619-235-1122 www.balboapark.org |
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Run for Fun
Wednesdays 6:00 pm
Locate new routes in the city,
"test-drive" latest Nike footwear, run with motivated people. Runners, walkers
of all levels meet to run their choice of three-, five-, and seven-mile routes, starting
from Nike Fashion Valley. Admission: Free
Fashion Valley Mall - Mission Valley
7007 Friars Rd - San Diego CA 92108
Info: (619) 294-9385 |
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San Diego Events Location
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Ballroom Dance
Wednesdays 7:30 pm
Mary Manzella hosts ballroom, Latin, and swing
dance. Each dance begins with a lesson, followed by two and a half hours of dancing.
Admission: $8
Dance for 2
7528 Clairemont Mesa Blvd - San Diego CA 92111
Info: (858) 565-9575 |
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San Diego Events Location
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Open-Mike Wednesdays
Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
All types of music comedy, poetry,
"whatever." Drum friendly.
All ages until 9:30 pm. Sign-ups start at 6:30 pm. No cover.
Thornton's Irish Pub and Grill
1221 Broadway - El Cajon CA 92021
Info: (619) 447-5665 |
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San Diego Events Location
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Preschool Craft Time
Wednesdays 6:00 pm
Crafts for preschool children at the
Rancho Peñasquitos Library.
For Kids: for ages 3 to 5.
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
13350 Salmon River Rd - San Diego CA 92129
Info: (858) 538-8159 |
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San Diego Events Location
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Board Game Nights
Thursdays 5:00 pm
Remember the way it used to be?
No bits & bytes -- just real people & real fun. Enjoy "old school
gaming" nights! Bring your favorite board game or use one at the shop, from
checkers to poker. Free event.
Reds Espresso Gallery
1017 Rosecrans St - San Diego CA 92106
Info: (619) 523-5540 www.coffee4thepeople.com
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Learn to Line Dance
Thursdays 12:30 pm
Country line-dance classes for
beginners through intermediates.
For ages 18 and up. Admission is Free.
Riford Center
6811 La Jolla Blvd - La Jolla CA 92037
Info: (858) 459-0831 |
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Salsa Lessons
Thursdays 7:00 pm
Salsa lessons for beginners and intermediates. No
partners needed. Lessons followed by open dancing with music by Luna Llena at 8:30pm. For
ages 18 and up. Admission: $10.
Miami Grille
4545 La Jolla Village Dr - La Jolla CA 92037
Info: (858) 552-0668 www.miamigrille.com
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Hip-Hop Don't Stop!
Thursdays 7:00 pm
Latest dance steps taught by
instructor/dancer Prince every Thursday.
Admission: $10.
Dancing Unlimited - North Park
4569 30th St - San Diego CA 92116
Info: (858) 635-1211 |
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San Diego Events Location
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Ukes and Hula
Thursdays 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ukulele Society of America gathers to
play and teach ukulele.
Patrons dance the hula as well. Admission: Free
Ocean House
300 Carlsbad Village Dr - Carlsbad CA 92008
Info: (760) 729-4131 |
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First Fridays in Downtown El Cajon
First Friday of every month -
All-Day Event
Downtown El Cajon comes alive the First Friday of every month: Restaurants and bars
feature musical entertainment as well as food and beverage specials, coffee shops and
bookstores have poetry slams, open mic nights, and author readings. Galleries have
showings, theaters have special shows. Retail businesses have open houses, feature
promotions and special activities. From fun art classes to great dining specials, there is
always something to enjoy with the family.
Downtown El Cajon
168 East Main St - El Cajon CA 92020
Info: (619) 401-8858 www.downtownelcajon.com
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San Diego Events Location & Information 2012:
Stars at Mission Trails (Stargazing)
Second Friday of every month
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join members of the San Diego Astronomy Association (weather permitting) on the 2nd
Friday of each month from sunset to 10:00 pm (3 hrs) at the Kumeyaay Lake Campground's Day
Use Parking Lot. Telescopes will be available for you to view the stars and planets! Free
event.
Mission Trails Park
Meet at the Kumeyaay Campground
Info: Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation
(619) 668-3275 www.mtrp.org Details |
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San Diego Events Location
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Free Electronic Waste Recycling Events
Various Dates & Locations 10:00 am - 2:00
pm
Do you have some electronic items that you would
like to have recycled for FREE? If so, the Recycle San Diego events will accept items such
as TV's, monitors, phones, printers, scanners, copiers, VCR, DVD/CD/VCD players, and
rechargeable batteries. Items not accepted are washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves,
non-rechargeable batteries, and light bulbs.
Recycle San Diego - Parking Lot
8222 Ronson Road, San Diego, CA 92111
Info: (858) 569-1807 San Diego Free Waste
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San Diego County Free
Waste Events Locations & Schedules:
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Therapeutic
Recreation Services
Department of Parks & Recreation Therapeutic
Recreation Services provides sports, recreation, leisure and outreach services to
San Diegans with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.
QUARTERLY CALENDAR
(PDF) Includes information about the programs & also lists many special events and
activities throughout the city.
San Diego Parks & Recreation Website / Therapeutic Recreation
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San Diego Events Location
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San Diego Coastkeeper
San Diego Coastkeeper protects the
region’s bays, beaches,
watersheds and ocean for the people and wildlife that depend on them.
Volunteer to help clean up a
beach near you!
Info: San Diego Coastkeeper
(619) 758-7743 www.sdcoastkeeper.org
Coastkeeper
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CCSE Green Workshops
& Events
The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE)
is a non-profit organization dedicated to Greening Your World®. It provides
free workshops and incentive programs.
CCSE
Calendar - Green Workshops & Events
California Center for Sustainable
Energy (CCSE)
8690 Balboa Ave Ste 100 - San Diego CA 92123
Info: http://energycenter.org |
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San Diego Events Location & Information 2012:
Tracking Walks - Free
Dates & Locations Vary
8:00 am - 10:00 am or 8:30
am - 10:30 am
Adventures in wildlife tracking, suitable for the whole family! Learn to track
animals and discover their environments. Walks take place at Mission Trails Regional Park
& Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. See the Tracking Walk Calendar for dates,
times, and locations.
San Diego Tracking Team - www.mtrp.org
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
12020 Black Mountain Rd San Diego CA 92130
Info: Walk (858) 484-3219 Preserve: (858) 342-8856
Mission Trails Regional Park
Father Junipero Serra Trail - Old Mission Dam, San Diego CA
Info: MTRP (760) 715-4102 Park: (619) 668-3281 |
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Canyoneer's Guided Nature Walks
Dates, Times, & Locations Vary
Go for a leisurely walk with a group led by a trail guide (canyoneer) and learn
about plants and animals. Canyoneers are San Diego Natural History Museum volunteers
trained to teach appreciation of plants and animals in southern California. These programs
are interpretive nature walks, not endurance hikes, and Canyoneers try to accommodate the
desires and abilities of all participants. However, some of the walks can be taxing,
especially those in the desert or mountains. If you would like to accompany a more
leisurely group, ask the Canyoneer host when you sign in. Open to the public; no
reservations are required. Admission $2.00. See website links below for dates, times,
locations.
San Diego Natural History Museum
Info: (619) 255-0203 www.sdnhm.org
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