What we’re about
This group is for anyone interested in learning more about all of the fun happenings going on in and around the Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center! This includes walkers, hikers, bikers, bird lovers, those interested in botony, nature lovers, pretty much anyone who would like to get out and explore Tecolote Canyon and it's Nature Center. Join us in celebrating all of the fun and interesting things happening in this unique and wonderful urban canyon! :)
Upcoming events (2)
See all- City Nature Challenge BioBlitzSan Diego County, CA, CA
Community Scientists wanted to participate in City Nature Challenge (CNC). The CNC is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April, where cities are in a collaboration-meets-friendly-competition to see what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal.
How to participate? Grab a camera or smartphone and join iNaturalist either online or via the App for iPhone or Android. Then join the iNaturalist project San Diego County BioBlitz
Check out the San Diego Natural History Musuem’s list of events and guidelines for more information.
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While we would love you to document Tecolote Canyon, any place in the County of San Diego works for this event. Do it with your family, your friends or just your phone. - It's Canyon Connections!! Connect with Tecolote Canyon Free Community Event!!Tecolote Canyon Natural Open Space Park, San Diego, CA
Tecolote Nature Center
5180 Tecolote Road
San Diego, CA 92110
858-581-9944
Canyon Connections!!
Connect with Tecolote Canyon and discover nature, it’s right in your backyard!!
Free Community Event
Saturday, June 1rd 2024
10:00 am -2:00 pm
Explore Tecolote Canyon and Tecolote Nature Center to meet live birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians, and other interesting critters! Learn about native plants, take a nature walk, dissect owl pellets, get crafty and more!
Brought to you by the City of San Diego, Friends of Tecolote Canyon, and SDGE
Pack a picnic and enjoy the day! Parking is limited…biking, walking, or drop off recommended.Schedule of Events (Subject to Change)
10:00 Event begins!
10:30-11:30 Critter Encounters-Live animal education and presentation
All Day 10:00-2:00
Southwestern Field Herping Association-Live reptiles and amphibians
Sky Hunters Raptor Education – Live birds of prey
San Diego Tracking Team -Wildlife tracking information
Nature Walks with ESCaPe! -Sign up at the event
Ranger Erika’s monarch and milkweed station
California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter
Kumeyaay information and activity table
Regurgitation Station -Owl pellet dissection
Nature Crafts and Nature Play
ESCaPe! is the Environmental Stewards Canyon Program. Trained naturalists provide nature walks and field trips for local school groups. Supported by the Friends of Tecolote Canyon, a 501c3 nonprofit group, and SDGE
www.friendsoftecolotecanyon.org