Celebrate Trails Day and City Nature Challenge while discovering the hidden beauty of Mildred Falls at our BioBlitz event!
We'll embark on a hands-on community science adventure to explore this stunning preserve and document its incredible biodiversity. This event is part of the 4 day global 2026 City Nature Challenge. Come see how many observations we can collect together in one of the most biodiverse areas of the country!
Using the iNaturalist app on our smartphones, we’ll identify and record local flora and fauna, contributing valuable data that supports countywide conservation strategies.
Celebrate Trails Day—Rails to Trails Conservancy’s annual springtime celebration of America’s trails by inviting people to experience firsthand the joy and impact of the nation’s trails.
Come celebrate with a peaceful escape into nature. The observations you collect help protect native species and strengthen local ecosystems for generations to come.
We can’t wait to explore with you!
Parking Location: Google Maps Pin
Additional Parking Location: Google Maps PinHere are a few tips to help you prepare for the event:
- Please ensure you have a smartphone or camera for this event (at least one per group).
- Before leaving home, kindly download the iNaturalist app on your phone.
- Familiarize yourself with our iNaturalist tutorial on YouTube: "Become a Citizen Scientist! How To Use iNaturalist."
- Join our iNaturalist projects: "SDRPF - Mildred Falls" and "SDRPF - Eagle Peak Preserve" and 2026 City Nature Challenge: San Diego County iNaturalist project
- Arrive 10 minutes early to facilitate timely check-in.
- Consider wearing protective clothing, such as a hat and sunscreen, to shield yourself from the sun. These are recommended for all our outdoor events.
- We suggest opting for sturdy tennis or hiking shoes.
- To minimize single-use plastics, we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle with water.
- Please arrive by 8:50 am for check-in. Please view these driving directions.
- We're excited to see you there and appreciate your support!
