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Trail Improvement Crew
8:00 AM - Saturday, January 20, 2007
4 hours
Come join our Trail Improvement Crew, on the 3rd Saturday of each month (weather permitting) from 8:00 a.m. until 12 p.m., and help improve the conditon of your park trails.
* Meet by the flag poles in front of the Visitor Center.
* Please bring work gloves and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
* Donuts and water provided.
2007 DATES:
January 20th
February 17th
March 17th
April 21st
June 16th
July 21st
August 18th
September 15th
October 20th
November 17th
December 15th
Bird Walk
8:00 AM - Saturday, January 20, 2007
2.5 Hrs
Join Mike Wellik for an adventure in Bird Watching!
Bring along a field guide and binoculars, if you have them.
When: Every 3rd Saturday
What time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: See listings for 2007 below
January 20th - Grasslands
Meet at the Mast Blvd. entrance off Hwy 52
February 17th - Oak Grove Loop
Meet in front of the Visitor Center
March 17th - Lake Murray
Meet in the parking lot off Kiowa Drive
April 21st - Old Mission Dam
Meet in the Old Mission Dam parking lot
May 19th - Kumeyaay Lake
Meet in the Campground's Day Use Parking Lot
June 16th - Visitor Center Loop
Meet in front of the Visitor Center
* July 20th - Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.
Meet at the Visitor Center for an "Owl Prowl"
August 18th - Grasslands
Meet at the Mast Blvd. entrance off Hwy 52
September 15th - Old Mission Dam
Meet at the Old Mission Dam parking lot
October 20th - Kumeyaay Lake
Meet at the Campground's Day Use Parking Lot
November 17th - Visitor Center Loop
Meet in front of the Visitor Center
December 15th - Lake Murray
Meet in the parking lot off Kiowa Drive
Guided Nature Walk
9:30 AM - Saturday, January 20, 2007
1.5 hours
Join a Trail Guide on a nature walk from the Visitor Center and learn about the history, geology, plants, animals, and ecology of the park. Trail Guides choose from three trails. The Oak Grove Trail leads to small oak woodland with majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann oaks. The Visitor Center Loop Trail takes you through coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats. The Riverside Grinding Site Trail leads to one of the archeological sites in the park-grinding rocks used by the Kumeyaay Indians for food preparation. Walks may also include the Native Plant Garden near the building. These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of our open space and the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. Walks are free, open to the public with no reservations required, and will accommodate the physical or special needs of the group. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. A hat and sunscreen are recommended. Walk canceled if raining.
Kooking for Kids
11:00 AM - Saturday, January 20, 2007
45 minutes
Every 3rd Saturday at 11:00 a.m. (weather permitting), kids ages 8 to 12 can learn the joys of campground cooking! This program costs $5.00 and meets at the Kumeyaay Lake Campground's Shade Structure, across from the east comfort station.
* Pre-registration and payment are required, 48 hours prior to start of program. Space is limited. Registration forms are available at both the Campground Entry Station or the Visitor Center. Please submit payment at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center. Cash payment is preferred/checks made payable to MTRP Foundation.
MINIMUM OF FIVE REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS FOR PROGRAM TO BEGIN.
NO PROGRAM ON MAY 19, 2007.
* For more information, please call (619) 668-3278.
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