Stewardship volunteers perform a variety of duties, depending on their schedules and interests. Duties can include removing invasive species, planting native species, collecting seeds, repairing disturbed natural areas, educating the public about the restoration process, propagating plants, removing brush, trimming overgrown vegetation, replacing signs, repairing broken fencing and handrails, and helping to maintain the
nursery facility.

Please sign up in Better Impact. Sorry, no drop-ins.

For more information or to sign up, contact:
Volunteer Coordinator
Office: 619.575.3613 x330
Email:

Volunteers meet at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center garage, located on the gravel driveway south from the parking lot.

A new “Junior Rangers” program is now at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve.  Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to take part in this exciting program, designed to help them discover the rich natural and cultural heritage preserved in parks. The Junior Ranger Program takes place every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. with different educational activities at each session. Junior Rangers earn awards such as pins, certificates, and patches as they progress through the program. Programs are held rain or shine and it’s FREE!

Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of the month, from 10:00 to 11:00am. 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!

Stewardship volunteers perform a variety of duties, depending on their schedules and interests. Duties can include removing invasive species, planting native species, collecting seeds, repairing disturbed natural areas, educating the public about the restoration process, propagating plants, removing brush, trimming overgrown vegetation, replacing signs, repairing broken fencing and handrails, and helping to maintain the
nursery facility.

Please sign up in Better Impact. Sorry, no drop-ins.

For more information or to sign up, contact:
Volunteer Coordinator
Office: 619.575.3613 x330
Email:

Volunteers meet at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center garage, located on the gravel driveway south from the parking lot.

A new “Junior Rangers” program is now at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve.  Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to take part in this exciting program, designed to help them discover the rich natural and cultural heritage preserved in parks. The Junior Ranger Program takes place every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. with different educational activities at each session. Junior Rangers earn awards such as pins, certificates, and patches as they progress through the program. Programs are held rain or shine and it’s FREE!

Every 2nd Saturday, from 11:00am to 12:30pm. The Tijuana Estuary protects a variety of plant communities and wildlife. Come and discover the richness that unfolds around the River Mouth trail, be it upland plant adaptations or the significance of our estuarine habitat. Walks begin at 5th & Iris Ave. (no restrooms). All ages welcome. No reservations required. FREE!

This new experience begins with a nature walkalong the North McCoy trail. With a bit of guidance, participants will observethe marsh with an artist’s eye and ear.  At the trail's end, with the useof a singing bowl, Camille will lead a guided meditation to find stillness anda sense of relaxation. Then, while taking inspiration from the varying colorsaround them, participants will paint with watercolors to capture thebeautifully preserved habitat. By the end of this experience, we hope participantspaint without self-judgment and feel an interconnectedness with nature.

Space is limited to 4-5 participants. Pleasecall the front desk well in advance to reserve your spot at 619-575-3613 orreserve in-person. If you need to leave a message, please include the spellingof your name, the date you are reserving, the size of your group, and yourphone number.

Stewardship volunteers perform a variety of duties, depending on their schedules and interests. Duties can include removing invasive species, planting native species, collecting seeds, repairing disturbed natural areas, educating the public about the restoration process, propagating plants, removing brush, trimming overgrown vegetation, replacing signs, repairing broken fencing and handrails, and helping to maintain the
nursery facility.

Please sign up in Better Impact. Sorry, no drop-ins.

For more information or to sign up, contact:
Volunteer Coordinator
Office: 619.575.3613 x330
Email:

Volunteers meet at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center garage, located on the gravel driveway south from the parking lot.

A new “Junior Rangers” program is now at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve.  Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to take part in this exciting program, designed to help them discover the rich natural and cultural heritage preserved in parks. The Junior Ranger Program takes place every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. with different educational activities at each session. Junior Rangers earn awards such as pins, certificates, and patches as they progress through the program. Programs are held rain or shine and it’s FREE!

Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of the month, from 10:00 to 11:00am. 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!