Saturday, January 10: Second Saturday Volunteer Project
at Border Field State Park
9:00am- 12:00pm
Help cleanup our beaches, remove invasive plants, plant native vegetation, and control erosion at the Tijuana Estuary. You don’t need special skills to volunteer - only a willingness to get your hands dirty. All volunteers under 18 must bring parent-signed permission form, available by request. Volunteers must work in long pants and boots or sturdy shoes and should wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats. The Tijuana Estuary provides work gloves and tools.
Volunteers should meet at the Border Field State Park entrance gate on Monument Road. Click here for a flyer with exact details for this month's project.

Saturday, January 10: Nature Walk
11:00am- 12:00pm
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, from 11:00am to 12:00pm. The Tijuana Estuary protects a variety of plant communities and wildlife. Come and discover the richness that unfolds around the Visitor Center, be it upland plant adaptations or the significance of our estuarine habitat. Walks begin at the Visitor Center. All ages welcome. No reservations required. FREE!

Sunday, January 11: Tijuana Estuary Canyoneer Walk
8:00- 9:30am
Revel in one of the few remaining salt marshes in southern California. Endangered bird species, including the Clapper Rail, Belding's Savannah Sparrow, and the California Least Tern, may be seen during this walk on level terrain. Meet at 5th and Iris - From I-5 exit west on Coronado Ave. (Coronado Ave. becomes Imperial Beach Ave.). Turn left (south) on 5th St. to Iris Ave. Park on the street. FREE!

Sunday, January 11: Bird Walk
3:00- 4:00pm
Every Sunday, from 3:00 to 4:00pm. Take a leisurely stroll down the McCoy Trail and view and learn about some of the 370 species of birds that live or stop by this Reserve on their yearly migration. Walks begin at the Visitor Center unless otherwise noted on calendar. Bring binoculars if you have them. All ages welcome. No reservations required. FREE!

Saturday, January 17: Speaker Series Presentation
11:00am- Noon
The Speaker Series is free and open to the public, so bring your friends, your family, your neighbors, and anyone else you know who is interested in learning more about this unique natural. FREE! For more information please call 619-575-3613 ext. 305 or email

Sunday, January 18: Bird Walk
3:00- 4:00pm
Every Sunday, from 3:00 to 4:00pm. Take a leisurely stroll down the McCoy Trail and view and learn about some of the 370 species of birds that live or stop by this Reserve on their yearly migration. Walks begin at the Visitor Center unless otherwise noted on calendar. Bring binoculars if you have them. All ages welcome. No reservations required. FREE!

Wednesday, January 21: Tijuana Estuary Volunteer Open House & Mixer
3:00- 7:00pm
Have you ever thought about volunteering for the Tijuana Estuary? Are you passionate about preserving and protecting coastal wetlands? Do you have questions about how community members can get involved? Would you like to join a team of people dedicated to helping the environment? If so, grab a friend or two and drop in to the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center on Wednesday, January 21 between 3 and 7 p.m. This is your chance to learn more about our volunteer opportunities, chat with current volunteers and staff, and meet fellow nature enthusiasts! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Questions? Contact Sarah Emerson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 619.575.3613 x330 or . Click to view a flyer.

Sunday, January 25: Bird Walk
12:00- 1:00pm
Take a leisurely stroll down the McCoy Trail and view and learn about some of the 370 species of birds that live or stop by this Reserve on their yearly migration. Walks begin at the Visitor Center unless otherwise noted on calendar. Bring binoculars if you have them. All ages welcome. No reservations required. FREE!

Sunday, January 25: Bird Walk
3:00- 4:00pm
Every Sunday, from 3:00 to 4:00pm. Take a leisurely stroll down the McCoy Trail and view and learn about some of the 370 species of birds that live or stop by this Reserve on their yearly migration. Walks begin at the Visitor Center unless otherwise noted on calendar. Bring binoculars if you have them. All ages welcome. No reservations required. FREE!

Sunday, February 1: Bird Walk
3:00- 4:00pm
Every Sunday, from 3:00 to 4:00pm. Take a leisurely stroll down the McCoy Trail and view and learn about some of the 370 species of birds that live or stop by this Reserve on their yearly migration. Walks begin at the Visitor Center unless otherwise noted on calendar. Bring binoculars if you have them. All ages welcome. No reservations required. FREE!

Save the Date:
San Diego Science Festival:
"The Science Of You"
This EXCITING festival involves 500+ free science programs and activities in March 2009 - all leading up to the "Main Event" - the Expo in Balboa Park on April 4th. The Tijuana Estuary will be hosting a several events. For more information about the San Diego Science festival, visit http://www.sdsciencefestival.com

Coastal Training Program Events: (Back to Top)

Coastal Training Program Workshops: Throughout the year, the Tijuana Estuary puts on workshops that are sponsored by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Some are held at the visitor center, some off-site. Dates, topics and speakers vary. Past topics include: visits to regional wetlands in the US and Mexico, Public Participation in the Environmental Review Process and Volunteer Programs for Water Quality Testing. Contact Oscar Romo (), 619-575-3613 ext.311, our Coastal Training Program Coordinator, for upcoming workshops.

Ongoing Activities: (Back to Top)

Bird Walks
Every Sunday, 3:00- 4:00pm, AND
Every 4th Sunday, 12:00 - 1:00pm.
Walks begin at the Visitor Center unless otherwise noted on calendar. Bring binoculars if you have them. All ages welcome. No reservations required. FREE!

Nature Walks
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday,
11:00am- 12:00pm.
Walks begin at the Visitor Center unless otherwise noted on calendar. All ages welcome. No reservations required. FREE!

Junior Rangers
Every Thursday, 3:30- 4:30pm
Free activities for students 7-12 years of age(check calendar for holidays). Jr. Rangers learn about the ecology of estuaries, the importance of wetlands and will discover an appreciation for this disappearing ecosystem by participating in related hands-on activities. Earn patches, buttons and more! Programs held rain or shine. FREE! Click here to view the 2009 Jr. Ranger Schedule.

Saturday Speaker Series
Every 3rd Saturday, 11:00am- Noon (check calendar for exact dates, no December speaker).
Different topic and speaker each month. FREE!
(If you would like to give a presentation or could suggest a speaker please e-mail ) Look under upcoming activities & events for upcoming presentation descriptions.

Volunteer Opportunities
For more information about ongoing volunteer opportunities at the Reserve, click here.

Nature Films
A variety of films are available for viewing upon request at the Visitor Center, including a our newest film - The Tijuana River Watershed. Just ask at the front desk. FREE!

For more information, event schedules and ways to get involved with any of the above listed events please call the Visitor Center at 619-575-3613.

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