Connect with Nature SD

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About us

Hello! This group is for nature-lovers and anyone wanting to spend more time outdoors.🌳 Being in nature can be healing for the body, mind, and soul. ✨ Research has shown that connecting with nature can improve your overall well-being. Some benefits are stress reduction, an increase in creativity, the strengthening of your immune system, and an increase in positive emotions.

As a member of this group, you will have the opportunity or may be inspired to:
• Try a new activity.
• Explore new places or revisit familiar ones.
• Meet like-minded individuals.
• Step out of your comfort zone.
• Gain a greater appreciation for Earth.

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir ☀️

LIABILITY DISCLOSURE:
The organizers of our group, Connecting with Nature, bear the sole responsibility for coordinating event themes and schedules. By registering for an event, each individual, including members and their guests, acknowledges accountability for their own safety. Members are responsible for ensuring that their guests are aware of our group's Liability Disclosure and Waiver. Participants, including guests, understand the inherent risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any event organized by this group. Participants willingly accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards. Moreover, by signing up, you and your guests release and discharge this Meetup group and its organizers from any and all liability arising from participation in any events.

LIABILITY WAIVER: Additional terms for members.
All attendees engage in events at their own risk, taking full responsibility for any property loss damage, or personal injury to themselves or their guests. Participants are responsible for any venue damage incurred during the event. Emphasizing personal accountability, each member is individually responsible for their behavior at group events. By registering for and/or attending group events, members explicitly confirm their comprehension of this disclaimer. Additionally, they willingly and cautiously agree not to pursue any claims related to the Meetup event against the event organizers.

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Easy Morning Walk at Otay Lakes - 2/7
Sat, Feb 7 · 9:00 AM PST
Lower Otay Reservoir, 2167 Wueste Road, Chula Vista, ca, US
Join us for an easy hike at Lower Otay Lake on the morning of Saturday February 7. This will be a casual-paced walk with stops to enjoy the beauty of the lake and being outdoors.

Let's meet in front of the concessions building at 9 am.

Wear whatever is comfortable to you as well as sun protection and don’t forget to bring water to drink.
3 attendees
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Bernardo Bay Trail Loop Hike + Bridge
Sun, Feb 8 · 9:00 AM PST
RANCHO BERNARDO REC CENTER, 18448 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA, US
Let's hike the Bernardo Bay Trail loop which is located in the San Dieguito River Park next to Lake Hodges. This will be a casual-paced 2.5 mile hike.

We will start at the trailhead next to the Rancho Bernardo Community parking lot and continue in a clockwise direction toward the bridge. We will get a chance to check out the David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge, the world’s longest stress ribbon bridge.

You can find more info on the bridge here:https://sdrp.org/david-kreitzer-lake-hodges-bike-ped-bridge/

Let's meet in the parking lot next to the basketball courts.
9 attendees
Hawk Watch - FREE
Sat, Feb 21 · 9:30 AM PST
Begent Ranch at the Ramona Grasslands, 18528 Highland Valley Road, Ramona, CA, Romana, CA, US
Hawk Watch is an informative educational Biologists Talk and Q&A with falconry or ambassador raptors for you to see up close and personal!

This event is hosted by the Wildlife Research institute Inc (WRI) by Master Falconers Charles Gailband and Dr. Bob Gordon, San Diego Herpetological Society.

Note: this is not WRI headquarters, but a private residence only open to the public during Hawk Watch.

Free parking, coffee, and donuts
Refreshments available for sale
All ages welcome!

The seated program begins at 10am and lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (restrooms available) It is followed by an option for additional roadside observations of wild raptors and other wildlife including a Bald Eagle nest where you'll drive your own car less than 2 miles on paved roads and come and go at your leisure.

Biologists and local expert volunteer observers will help you spot and identify birds and show them to you through our high-powered professional telescopes.

In the event of rain, the educational program will be inside the barn, but the usual falconry flight displays will not occur in the barn.

There is no hiking portion of Hawk Watch, but we recommend wearing sturdy shoes for uneven terrain and going on your own to the nearby Ramona Grassland Preserve hiking trail after the program.

Hawk Watch is wheelchair accessible, and we recommend using one if walking on uneven terrain could be a safety hazard for you.

What to Bring
• Binoculars (if you have them) 
• Jacket (dress in layers)
• Sturdy shoes for uneven terrain
• Folding chair 
• Camera
FAMILY & FRIENDS!

See you there!
Judy😊

All attendees please note: This is a public space where photos may be taken by various people. They often end up on social media and may be used by the organizers as they choose.

Liability Disclosure - The sole function of the organizers in this group is to arrange the theme and time of the event. Each person (including guest members) who signs up for an event is responsible for his or her own safety. By signing up for an event organized by this group, you and your guest(s) are acknowledging that you are all aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any event and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge this Meetup group & its organizers from and against any and all liability arising from you and your guest(s) participation in any of the group events.
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