The last weekend of January 2012 has many different events going on for nature lovers in San Diego and around the county as well as people who want to help out with restoring habitat. All events are free unless otherwise mentioned.
Nature Walks:
San Diego Audubon will be hosting a nature walk at Tecolote Canyon on Saturday, January 28th beginning at 8AM. Types of birds seen in the area include California thrashers, mockingbirds, house wrens, Cooper's hawks, red-tailed, hawks, and various finches, sparrows, and woodpeckers. Take I-5 to Tecolote Road and go east. The parking lot is at the end of Tecolote Road.
There will be a ninety minute guided nature walk at Stelzer Park in Lakeside on January 28th beginning at 10AM. Meet at the ranger station at 11479 Wildcat Canyon Road for this 1 ¾ mile walk along a well-maintained dirt trail.
The Tijuana Slough Natural Estuarine Resource Reserve (TRNERR) will have it's usual bi-monthly nature walk on Saturday, January 28th at 11AM. Also, the monthly bird walk will be held on January 29th at 3PM. Both walks meet at the visitor's center and last for about an hour.
Stewardship:
These are events to help restore habitat and facilitate the nesting of birds and breeding of native species as well as removing non-native vegetation.
The San Diego Audubon Society will be having a habitat restoration event at Mariner's Point to get ready for the upcoming least tern nesting season. Volunteers will be removing non-native plants and cleaning up the area so the terns can use it. Dress in work clothes and sturdy shoes and don't forget sun protection. Volunteers under 17 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for each child and children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent. This event starts at 9AM and runs to 12PM. Email Danielle Heckman at heckman@sandiegoaudubon.org for more information, directions, or to volunteer. Snacks and water will be provided.
The Friends of the San Diego River Mouth will be running a habitat restoration event on Saturday, January 28th from 9AM to Noon. Meet at Dog Beach in Ocean Beach. Activities include native plant rescue, trail maintenance, watering, and removing invasive plants. There will also be an educational walking tour. Call 619-297-7380 for more details or e-mail them at volunteer@sandiegoriver.org.
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