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Habitat Restoration Crew
8:00 AM - Saturday, February 13, 2010
4 hrs
Get your exercise for the day AND help make a difference for the park's native plant community at the same time!
How? By coming out to lend a hand on our Habitat Restoration Crew.
When? 2nd Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(weather permitting)
Where? Meet by flag poles in front of the Visitor Center.
* Please bring work gloves and wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are also recommended on sunny days. Water and donuts provided! For more information, please call (619) 668-3281.
NO CREWS IN JUNE, JULY & AUGUST, DUE TO SUMMER HEAT.
Guided Nature Walk
8:30 AM - Saturday, February 13, 2010
1.5 hrs
Trail Guide walks start from the Kumeyaay Campground Entry Station on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Trail Guides choose from three trails:
1. On the Kumeyaay Lake walk, you are surrounded by cottonwood and sycamore trees growing along-side dense willow thickets, the habitat of the endangered Least Bell's Vireo.
2. On the walk to Old Mission Dam, a registered historic site, you learn the story of San Diego's early efforts to achieve a reliable water supply.
3. The Oak Canyon Trail takes you along a narrow streambed with seasonal waterfalls and colorful wildflowers.
Walks may incorporate a portion of the Grasslands Trail.
These free interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of our open space and the unique beauty of San Diego's natural environment.
REI
9:00 AM - Saturday, February 13, 2010
9am - 3pm
Map & Compass
Contact REI San Diego (858) 279-4400 for additional information
Guided Nature Walk
9:30 AM - Saturday, February 13, 2010
1.5 hrs
Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a free guided 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:
1. The Oak Grove Trail leads to a small oak woodland with majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann oaks.
2. The Visitor Center Loop Trail takes you through coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats.
3. The Riverside Grinding Rocks Trail leads to one of the archaeological sites in the park, where Kumeyaay Indians historically ground acorns on the rocks for food.
Walks may also include the Native Plant Garden near the Visitor Center. 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, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen are also recommended. Walk canceled if raining.
Nature Club
1:00 PM - Saturday, February 13, 2010
1 hr
Nature Club is a FREE program designed to provide children ages 8 to 12 with the opportunity to spend time outdoors, connecting with nature. Each Nature Club will offer hiking and various fun-filled nature related activities! Children will be immersed with the sights and sounds of nature as they build friendships and share memorable experiences.
Children should wear closed-toe shoes, weather-appropriate clothing in layers, hat and sunscreen. Also, be sure to bring drinking water and a backpack.
Space is limited to 10 participants and advance reservations are required. Contact Ranger Mika at (619) 668-2746, or at: mika@mtrp.org
DATES, TIMES, TOPICS & MEETING LOCATIONS:
Sat., Feb. 13th, 1-2 p.m. - Nature Valentine's Day - Nature Craft
Meet at the Kumeyaay Lake Campground Ranger Station
Sat., Feb. 20th, 8-11 a.m. - Who Lives Here? - Hike to S. Fortuna Mtn. & Story
Meet at the Visitor and Interpretive Center
Star Party-KLC
5:00 PM - Saturday, February 13, 2010
3hrs
Come out to the park and check out the stars with George Varga and a telescope will be available to view the stars! Meet at Kumeyaay Campground day use parking lot.
13 FEBRUARY 2010 from 1700 to 2000: Tonight is the night of New Moon. As a result only man made lights will be a factor to seeing objects. Mars may be visible in the Southeast towards the end of the session. Deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, Open Cluster M41 in Canis Major, Crab Nebula (M1) in Taurus and numerous Open Clusters in Auriga will keep viewers occupied. The Crab Nebula is the result of a supernova that occurred in 1054 AD and was recorded by Chinese observers
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