Tijuana
Estuary Visitor Center Calendar of Events
Open
10a.m. - 5p.m. Wednesday - Sunday
301 Caspian Way Imperial Beach, California 91932 Phone: (619) 575-3613
Fax: (619) 575-6913
TRNERR
Management Authority Dates for 2009: Thursday,
March 5th at 1:00 p.m. Thursday,
June 4th at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December
3rd at 1:00 p.m. The
Management Authority is the multi-agency body that coordinates policy and operations
throughout the Tijuana River NERR. Through voluntary participation in the Management
Authority, member agencies consent to establish policies,
jointly promote Reserve programs and cooperate to provide resources to accomplish
the missions of the Reserve and the constituent land systems. Management Authority
meetings are open to the public.
Go
With the Flow! Tijuana Estuary Calendar
& Newsletter Check
out our most recent edition of Go with the Flow! (1.2MB). This
quarterly publication serves as our event calendar, as well as a general public
outreach tool. It includes the dates and times of our nature walks, bird walks,
Junior Ranger Programs, Speaker Series, and volunteer events. And it also features
a special Volunteer Spotlight section to recognize some of our many
volunteers who go above and beyond the call of duty. Enjoy, and feel free to pass
it along to others! Upcoming
Activities & Events: (Back to Top)
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 dont 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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