Community Events From: The San Diego River Park Foundation

Volunteer: River Days Sunset Gardening at River Mouth / OB Dog Beach - Friday, 5/15/26 ***Location change***

Come celebrate River Days and join us for a wonderful sunset gardening experience at the beautiful River Mouth in Ocean Beach (near dog beach)! 

Join us for a peaceful evening in the garden as we help trim and care for its impressive collection of native and rare plants. Enjoy the sights and scents of spring blooms, connect with fellow nature lovers, and make a meaningful impact for the San Diego watershed. By caring for native plants, you help pollinators thrive and support a healthier, more biodiverse, and climate-resilient ecosystem. We hope to see you there!

River Days is our annual 9-day celebration of the San Diego River! SDRPF and an estimated 20 partners host fun nature outings, volunteer opportunities, art activities, bike rides, hikes, and much more along all 52 miles of the river.

The celebration kicks off with the 5K Walk for Wildlife and Fun Run on May 9th. JOIN US! To see the full River Days schedule, click here.

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: All tools will be providedFeel free to bring your own glovesAttire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are requiredItems to Bring: Drinking water, snacks, hat, other forms of sun protection
Weather: Light rain will not cancel the eventThere are no restroom facilities at this locationAll ages welcome!

 

Program: Garden Club

Come celebrate River Days and join us for a wonderful sunset gardening experience at the beautiful River Mouth in Ocean Beach (near dog beach)! 

Join us for a peaceful evening in the garden as we help trim and care for its impressive collection of native and rare plants. Enjoy the sights and scents of spring blooms, connect with fellow nature lovers, and make a meaningful impact for the San Diego watershed. By caring for native plants, you help pollinators thrive and support a healthier, more biodiverse, and climate-resilient ecosystem. We hope to see you there!

River Days is our annual 9-day celebration of the San Diego River! SDRPF and an estimated 20 partners host fun nature outings, volunteer opportunities, art activities, bike rides, hikes, and much more along all 52 miles of the river.

The celebration kicks off with the 5K Walk for Wildlife and Fun Run on May 9th. JOIN US! To see the full River Days schedule, click here.

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: All tools will be providedFeel free to bring your own glovesAttire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are requiredItems to Bring: Drinking water, snacks, hat, other forms of sun protection
Weather: Light rain will not cancel the eventThere are no restroom facilities at this locationAll ages welcome!

 

Program: Garden Club

Community Event Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 15, 2026

Zip Code: 92107

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: River Days Pollinator Safari & Bee-o-Blitz **All Ages** - Sunday, 5/17/25

Celebrate River Days with us during a fun and fascinating afternoon at the beautiful Point Loma Native Plant Garden!

Program: Garden Club

Celebrate River Days with us during a fun and fascinating afternoon at the beautiful Point Loma Native Plant Garden!

Program: Garden Club

Community Event Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 17, 2026

Zip Code: 92107

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Point Loma Native Plant Garden Club - 2nd & 4th Sundays

Join the San Diego River Park Foundation's Garden Club twice a month to bring community members together to learn about native plants, gardening, and taking care of a native plant landscape! Located just uphill from the San Diego River estuary, the garden is part of the City of San Diego's Collier Park West, between Ocean Beach and Point Loma.

The Point Loma Native Plant Garden is a 2.5-acre neighborhood park and hidden gem that features many rare and endangered native plant species that are found along the San Diego River. Some of the plants in the collection can be found in most canyons across the county, while some are not found anywhere else in the world but in our region! This garden also features a native plant nursery where we nurture seedlings and propagate cuttings on site. Come visit the community-managed garden any time for inspiration for your own native plant installation in your yard, patio, or porch!

These events will be guided by SDRPF staff, are family friends, and no experience is required! Events take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 9am - 11am, unless otherwise stated.

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event:

Please arrive at 8:45 am to allow for parking and check-inAll tools will be providedFeel free to bring your own glovesAttire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are requiredItems to Bring: Drinking water, snacks, hat, other forms of sun protection
Weather: Light rain will not cancel the eventThere are no restroom facilities at this locationAll ages welcome!

 

Program: Garden Club

Join the San Diego River Park Foundation's Garden Club twice a month to bring community members together to learn about native plants, gardening, and taking care of a native plant landscape! Located just uphill from the San Diego River estuary, the garden is part of the City of San Diego's Collier Park West, between Ocean Beach and Point Loma.

The Point Loma Native Plant Garden is a 2.5-acre neighborhood park and hidden gem that features many rare and endangered native plant species that are found along the San Diego River. Some of the plants in the collection can be found in most canyons across the county, while some are not found anywhere else in the world but in our region! This garden also features a native plant nursery where we nurture seedlings and propagate cuttings on site. Come visit the community-managed garden any time for inspiration for your own native plant installation in your yard, patio, or porch!

These events will be guided by SDRPF staff, are family friends, and no experience is required! Events take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 9am - 11am, unless otherwise stated.

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event:

Please arrive at 8:45 am to allow for parking and check-inAll tools will be providedFeel free to bring your own glovesAttire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are requiredItems to Bring: Drinking water, snacks, hat, other forms of sun protection
Weather: Light rain will not cancel the eventThere are no restroom facilities at this locationAll ages welcome!

 

Program: Garden Club

Community Event Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 92107

Allow Groups: Yes