Guided nature walks
Discover the native plants of the Tijuana Estuary on this tour led by a knowledgeable docent who can provide an overview description of the estuary and answer your questions.
Nature Walks are held on the 1st, 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month at 11:00 a.m. Check calendar for current schedule. Walks are all ages and free of charge.
The 1st and 4th Saturday walks meet at the Visitor Center. The first Saturday Nature Walk, titled An Eye-Opening Experience Without Sight, is led by Docent Ron, who is blind, and demonstrates how using other senses, besides sight, will create an enriched appreciation and enhanced knowledge of native plants. The 2nd Saturday walk, with Docent Anne, is on the River Loop Trail at the end of 5th Avenue at Iris Street and reveals the microhabitats along that trail. The 4th Saturday nature walk, with Docent Jan, connects the wetland to the sensitive animals it supports. (Topics are subject to change, please call Visitor Center for updates Wednesday-Sunday 619-575-3613).
Guided bird walks
The Tijuana River Estuary is a United Nations RAMSAR Wetland of International Importance because of its vibrant bird habitat. Join a trained docent to learn about and observe the birds that call the Tijuana Estuary home or are just passing through, including the Ridgway's rail, a marsh hen that is on the endangered species list.
Bird Walks run the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month and meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center. Check calendar for current schedule. Walks are all ages and free of charge. Binoculars are provided for participants as available.
Saturday Speaker Series
Meet and hear from estuary experts at our Saturday Speaker Series. Invited guest speakers will engage the community in a variety of topics related to the Tijuana Estuary and its watershed. There is no charge for the Saturday Speaker Series, and all are welcome.
Talks take place the 3rd Saturday of the even Months at 10:00 a.m (excluding December) and are held in the Training Center building located near the Visitor Center entrance.
2023 Saturday Speaker Series Schedule:
February 18: Luke Miller and Gabriela Kalbach (M.S.)
"Habitat heartbeats"
San Diego State University
April 15: Dr. Jeff Crooks
"Biological invasions in the Tijuana River Valley"
Research Corodinator, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
June 17: Nancy Torres (M.S.)
"Determining the health of the Tijuana River Estuary by looking at pollutants in fish and invertebrates over time"
Margaret A. Davidson Fellow, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
University of San Diego
August 19: CANCELLED
October 21: TBD
