All month
Hikes & Presentations & Much More
throughout the County. For a schedule of events call SD County Parks. Info: (619)694-3004.
Every Saturday morning. Host: Mission Bay Paddle Sports. Info & reservations: (619) 488-5599.
10am1st Sat: History; 2nd Sat: Palms; 3rd Sat: Trees; 4th Sat: Desert Walk; 5th: Seasonal color; Meet at Botanical Bldg. Rain cancels; no reservations required. Host: Balboa Park. Info: (619) 235-1121.
9:30amFree walks, call for area and themes. Host: Mission Trails Regional Park. Info: (619)668-3275.
Free to all hosted by Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center. Explore nature with expert guides. Bring binoculars if you have them. 1st & 4th Sat. @ 8am. Call for locations. 2nd & 3rd Sats @ 9-11am, meet at 5th & Iris Sts, Imperial Beach, Every Sunday @ 3pm, meet at the Visitor Center. Info & reservations: (619)575-3613.
11amFree walk featuring the history and natural history of south SD Bay. Good opportunity to see migratory shorebirds and waterfowl. Host: Chula Vista Nature Center. Reservations & directions: (619)422-2481.
8amas Sweetwater Marsh. Host: Chula Vista Nature Center. Reservations & directions: (619)422-2481. Rain cancels.
12pmCovering history and botanical treasures. Meet at the Visitor Center off Plaza de Panama. Host: Balboa Park Visitor's Center. Info: (619) 239-0512.
offers amazing birding trips monthly. Info: 280-7710.
Blue Sky Canyon Outings
walks and events. Host: Blue Sky Ecological Preserve, Poway. Info: 486-7238.
Canyon Hikes & Tours
12020 Black Mountain Rd. Host: Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. Info: 484-3219.
Saturday8amAll ages welcome. Call for RSVP and locations. Host: Tijuana Estuary. Info: 422-2481.
Saturday10am - 12pmThe Lagunas are usually sunny this time of year. Walk an easy 1.5 mile gradual slope through oak-pine woodland to a panoramic mountain view. Take I-8 to Sunrise Hwy. (S-1), north 8.3 miles to Wooded Hill Rd., left 1/4 mile and park on left at "wide space in the road." Host: SD Natural History Museum. Info: (619) 232-3821x203.
Saturday9amLed by Conservancy docents, the walk will feature migratory birds and the native plants they depend on. Rain cancels. Host: San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy. Reservations & directions: (760)436-3944.
Sunday9amThis is a perfect family outing with the Bug Man. You'll learn to identify many of the insects that live in the uplands of SD County. Host: Chula Vista Nature Center. Reservations & directions: (619)422-2481.
Sunday1pmBeginning and experienced bird watchers are invited to join a free bird walk. This is an easy walk with good views of a variety of shorebirds and migrating ducks and typical tidal wetland habitat. Bring binoculars if you have them. Rain cancels. Meet at the kiosk as the intersection of West Pt. Loma Blvd. and Famosa Blvd. Host: Friends of Famosa Slough. Info: (619)224-4591.
Saturday8amat Sweetwater Marsh. Rain cancels. Host: Chula Vista Nature Center. Reservations & directions: (619)422-2481.
Saturday8:30amat Torrey Pines Extension in Del Mar. See soaring hawks and Neotropical migrants. Host: Chula Vista Nature Center. Reservations & directions: (619)422-2481.
July 12-Jan 510am-4:30pm
A Galaxy of Gorgeous Gourds
will be on display at the Museum of Man in Balboa Park, featuring more than 75 carved cucurbits of South America telling the history and uses of gourds dating from 2500 B.C. to the present. Info: (619) 239-2001.
Sundays 1pm
Critter Chit Chat
Nature Center staff and volunteers chat about the biology and natural history of their birds, reptiles, mammals, fish or invertebrates. Free with Center admission. 1000 Gunpowder Pt. Dr. Host: Chula Vista Nature Center. Info: (619)422-2481.
1:30pmNature Center staff and volunteers rap with visitors and meet the hawks and owls used in educational programs. Free with Center admission. 1000 Gunpowder Pt. Dr. Host: Chula Vista Nature Center. Info: (619)422-2481.
10am - 2pm7/5: Pet People 5664 Mission Ctr. Rd, 7/12: Petco 2510 Jamacha Rd., 7/19: Petco 3994A Clairemont Mesa Blvd., 7/26: Pet People 8011 University Ave #C, La Mesa. Host: Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals. Info: Penny Adams 466-9137.
2nd Sunday10:30am - 3pmAdopt abandoned animals from the Friends of County Animal Shelter Adoption Program. All pets are spayed or neutered, have shots and microchips. Balboa Park, near the House of Pacific Relations. Info:(619)685-3536.
Sunday12:30pmwill be visiting the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center. See and learn about birds of prey. Free. (619)575-6913.
One clinic per month in various areas throughout SD county for wild and unowned cats. To help homeless cats, please use this opportunity. Humane traps are available to borrow. Also, volunteers are needed. Host: Feral Cat Coalition. Info: (619) 497-1599.
16 Wednesday8am - 11am
Recycling in San Diego?
A community advisory committee, formed to evaluate options for future residential curbside recycling for the City of San Diego, will be holding a public meeting. Environmental Services Department, 9601 Rideghaven Ct. in Kearny Mesa. Off I-15 take Balboa west , turn left at first light (Viewridge). Turn left at Ridgehaven; 9601 is at the end of the cul-de-sac. Info: (619)492-5010. For info on recycling locations and events, call the City's Recycling Hotline: 800-237-2583
Sundays5pm
Concerts Under the Oaks
at Quail Botanical Gardens, on the lawn under the spreading old Cork Oak trees. July 20th: Jimmer Bolden & the Joe Azarello Trio, August 3: Valley Blue Grass Boys and August 17: Bruce Cameron Quartet. $12 per concert or $30 for the series. Info: (760)436-3036.
Monday7pm - 9pmGeorge Poinar, Ph.D, will cover the origin and preservative qualities of amber, human use of amber throughout the ages, and the range of life-forms found in amber and possibility of their reconstruction. At SD Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. $7 gen. admission, $5 members, students, seniors & children. Info: 232-3821x203.
Tues,Wed7pmThis slide presentation by Lee Stanley tempts you with the many delights of fully catered llama trekking. Also emphasized is an intro. to nature photography. At Adventure 16: 7/8, San Diego store, 7/9, Solana Beach store. Info & directions: Ted Seastrom (619) 683-2418.
Tues,Wed7pmIf you're new to backpacking, this clinic expands your knowledge of outdoor equipment and increases your ability to venture into the back country with confidence. At Adventure 16, San Diego store. Info & directions: Ted Seastrom (619) 683-2418.
Sat/Sun to the Festival de la Cerveza. Tour the Tecate Brewery. Depart Campo on Sat @ 10:30am and on Sun at 1:30pm. Return Saturday or stay over to enjoy concert on Sunday. Historic train ride, one-hour each way, $35 per person, round trip, train ride only. Reservations & Info: (619) 595-3030.
Thursday7pmLearn the basics of locking onto Global Positioning System satellite signals for a variety of outdoor activities. Free. Adventure-16, 4620 Alvarado Cyn Rd. Info: Jessica (619) 283-2362.
Saturday3pmLearn, share and garden on the last Saturday of each month. Host: Laurie Cohen. Call for location 270-1490.
5pm-8:30pm hosted by Clairemont Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2610 Galveston (@ Clairemont Dr.). Info: (619) 276-1922.
Sundays1pm - 2pm
Make-it, Take-it Workshops
Do a different Nature Craft every Saturday & Sunday using recycled materials. Fee 50¢. Host: Chula Vista Nature Center. Info: (619) 422-2481.
3:15pm - 4:45pmFree weekly activities for K-6th grades including hands-on learning, bird watching, nature walks, art projects, stories and games. 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach. Host: Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center. : (619)575-3613.
First Friday12pm - 2pm
Environmental Committee of the Tijuana-San Diego Region
Forum for environmentally concerned groups and individuals from both sides of the border to address issues of common interest, form binational coalitions, and participate in educational events. Affiliated with the United Nations Associations and the S.D. - Tijuana Sister Cities Society. Meets first Friday of each month alternately in San Diego and Tijuana. The San Diego meetings are usually held at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor's Center; Tijuana meetings are usually held at the new Red Cross (Cruz Roja) offices in the eastern Rio Tijuana area. email: kaarek
aol.com for Carpools and Info: Kaare Kjos (619)285-1725.
Thursday6:45pmFor all those interested in practical applications of sustainability in our bioregion. Attend monthly meetings on 1st Thurs. at U.S. International University Green Hall.: Skip Fralick (619)565-2603.
Monday7pmhas its Board meetings on the first Monday of the month at the Aviara Info Center, Black Rail Ct. off of Alga Rd., Carlsbad. The public is welcome. Help protect one of North County's wetland wonders. Info: 431-5640.
Wednesday7pmIndividuals interested in outdoors and conservation activities are invited to learn about the many programs of the Sierra Club including Sierra Singles (299-TREE) and Younger Sierrans (singles ages 21-39 call 544-6124). Second Wednesday of the month, Tierrasanta Rec. Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Host: SD Sierra Club. Info: 299-1744.
Thursday6:45pmSan Diego Chapter meetings are held every 3rd Thursday at Forum Hall above Wells Fargo at UTC, La Jolla Village Dr. & Genesee : (619)792-9940.
Call for dates
Zoning Code Update
Maybe more than any other document, the ZCU will determine the future development in the City of SD. It will determine the processes for community participation and appeals. Public hearings will be held in July. The City is proposing to reduce wetlands protections and reduce community involvement. Get involved! Host: Californians for Quality of Life. : (619)496-3361.
Every day
San Diego Earth Day
Make a difference with people and the environment. Help with projects at our Pacific Beach office or from home. Projects include the Harvest EarthFair in Vista on 9/27 and Community Restoration teams. Info: Kari (619)272-7370.
7:30am - 3pmLearn about stuccoing straw bale walls by helping stucco a SB community center building at a Habitat for Humanity community in Tecate Mexico. Call to confirm. Host: Habitat for Humanity. : Skip Fralick 565-2603.
SD Park & Rec Dept.
Become more involved with the interpretation and preservation of the Tri-Canyon area, consisting of Tecolote Natural Canyon, Marian Bear Memorial Park and Rose Canyon. Volunteers are needed to become docents, lead nature hikes and bird walks/talks, and help the rangers patrol. Receive training in natural history, docent work. Host: Tri-Canyon Volunteer Program. Info: Jeannette De Angelis (619) 581-9961.
Habitat for Humanity
will start a "ReStore" business this summer to recycle and resell building materials. Three key positions available: floor manager, volunteer coordinator, and truck driver. These volunteer positions will become paid positions when resale revenues become adequate. Floor manager and truck driver candidates must be knowledgeable about construction materials. Info: Skip Fralick (619)565-2603.
San Diego County Parks
Volunteers provided 36% of total staff hours for County Parks in 1994/95. Become a live-in, docent, historic, recreation or patrol volunteer. Info: (619) 694-3044.
H.O.W.L.
Helping Our Wildlife is a nonprofit organization seeking volunteers to help rescue and rehabilitate orphaned, injured or displaced wildlife. Info: (760)789-5033.
Project Wildlife
Needs volunteers to care for baby birds and mammals in their own homes. Rescue, transport and telephone volunteers are also needed. Info: (619)579-5083.
National Cat Protection Society
Cat lovers are needed to help with general care, grooming and TLC. Two hours per week time commitment. At 9031 Birch St. Spring Valley. Tues.-Sat. Noon-5pm. Info: Gail (619) 469-8771.
People for Trees - Tree Plantings
Help the Planet - Plant a Tree! Join the fun for a greener SD and other areas. Call for dates, times and locations. Gail (619) 234-TREE (8733).
Library Literacy Services
Needs dedicated persons to tutor adults in reading and writing. Can you imagine what it would be like not to be able to read a book to your child? We provide training, materials and tutoring space. Info: (619)336-4280.
San Diego Animal Advocates
is looking for dependable, motivated volunteers for nonviolent activities in promoting compassion for all living animals. (619)943-0330.
Seeking Assistants
Carolyn Chase is seeking a personal assistant or two to help with a number of projects including this newspaper, Californians for Quality of Life political action committee, and the Earth Day Network. Call for an interview. You need to be smart and fearless. Positions may be funded with any luck and a lot of hard work. (619)272-7423.
Peace Resource Center
is a nonprofit clearinghouse for peace, social justice, and environmental activities. Gary Cagle (619) 265-0730.
Wild Animal Park/Ellen Scripps Garden
Help maintain a wonderful garden of flowers, herbs, tropical plants and trees. This is an educational project demonstrating xeriscaping (low-water) and other environmentally responsible landscaping methods. Flexible schedule. Betty Pharris (619)283-6000.
The San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park is accepting applications for its 1997-98 Docent Training Class. After training on flora, fauna and geology of SD County, docents conduct in-museum presentations and outreach programs. Classes every Wed., 8/97 thru 3/98. Two year docent commitment requested. Info: (619) 232-3821x7.
Canyoneers are volunteers who receive training on the local flora, fauna and geology of the San Diego area. They learn to interpret the interactions among these elements for school groups and the general public on guided nature walks. At SD Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. Classes every Saturday 8am - 3pm, mid-Sept thru mid-Dec. Commitment to lead 20 walks over two years required. Classes every Wed., 8/97 thru 3/98. Two year docent commitment requested. Info: (619) 232-3821x7.
Sundays 6:30pm
SOS: Secular Organizations for Sobriety
Support for people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction who are uncomfortable with the spiritual content of 12-step programs. At La Colonia Community Center, 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach. Directions: Brian Biernacki (619729-6324.
Nicotine Anonymous
has 12-step meetings throughout the metro and North County areas for those who have a desire to stop using nicotine. Info: 781-5070.
Recovery, Inc.
sponsors free, self-help groups for anxiety, depression, panics, phobias, obsessions, compulsions, anger and other nervous symptoms. Info: (619)275-0364.
H.O.P.E. Anyone suffer
Home Outreach for Persons with Environmental Illness is a new self-help network which offers encouragement, information and hope to chemically sensitive persons. Info & directions: Lois Fritz (619) 445-0919.
First & Third Thursdays7pmis a non-profit support group for people with herpes and their partners. Meets in Physician's dining room off the cafeteria at the USCD Med Center in Hillcrest. Info: (619)491-1194.
Sundays7pmMeets monthly on 1st and 3rd Sundays for meditation, healing and fellowship. Host: La Jolla Health & Massage Group. Directions: Mikel Wade (619)454-8855
Tuesday7pm - 9pmwith Dr. Bettina Yelman. "How to Protect Yourself from Chemicals, Pollutants and Radiation. California Naturopathic College, 1011 Camino Del Mar, Ste. #204, Del Mar. Attend first lecture free, each thereafter is $10. Info: (619)259-8716.
Wed1:45pm & 7pmPresenting information regarding the cause and prevention of arthritis, disc degeneration and stress-related health problems, five simple tests to determine spinal problems, secret cause of illness, staying well naturally and exercises to speed recovery. Space limited, RSVP. Host: Wellness Education Foundation. Reservations: Ernie Passwaters (619) 275-3683
Saturday9am - NoonLearn to lower stress, use herbal remedies, lose weight, or become a Reike healer through Miracosta College's Community Services Program. 6/7: Introduction to Reike, $43. 6/12: The Roots of Healing - Herbal Tonic for Radiant Health, $31. 6/21: Herbal Guide to Stress Relief; $31. Other workshops available. Info & reservations: (760) 757-2121x6820.
Saturday2pm - 6pmEach potluck features food prepared in a raw (live enzyme) recipe. Please arrive with your recipe written out in full so it can be shared. 134 H Ave, Coronado. Host: Raw Foods Support Group of SD. Grace & Henrik Volkman (619) 435-1221.
Sunday4pm - 7pmShare food and meet new friends at this combined pot luck with EarthSave, the Macrobiotic Association, Club Veg, and the Raw Foods Group at La Jolla Shores Park. Bring your own reusable picnic items along with a dish for 8 with a card listing the ingredients. Call for categories, reservations & directions: Betty Rose (619) 454-2024.
Saturday2pm - 6pmCall and leave your phone number for reservations and a map. Host: Raw Foods Support Group of SD. Reservations & directions: (619) 698-5969.
Sunday6pmA support group where young stroke survivors and families can receive education in a positive environment. At Sharp Rehab., monthly on 3rd Sunday. Directions: (800) 827-4277.
