San Diego Bird Festival - In early February the Tijuana Estuary participates in the San Diego Bird Festival, a weekend dedicated to providing educational experiences and field trips related to birding in San Diego County. During the weekend the Tijuana Estuary offers bird and nature walks for adults and children, specialists offer educational and bird presentations and there are plenty of arts-n-crafts and activities for children. To find out more about the Bird Festival, visit San Diego Audubon's website http://www.sandiegoaudubon.org/birdfest.htm.

Earth Day - Although every day is Earth Day at the Tijuana Estuary, come April 22nd every year an on-site project is planned for volunteers who are interested in getting involved with this nationwide event. Beginning in 1998, a very disturbed area overgrown with non-native vegetation was removed and then planted with native plants by volunteers on Earth Day. This area has come to be called the Children's Garden and every year since, we have spent our Earth Day efforts on maintaining and improving this area with the help of committed volunteers and the community.

International Migratory Bird Day - An annual celebration of the incredible journeys of migratory birds held on the second Saturday in May. Come increase your knowledge of these fascinating animals through nature walks, crafts, special presentations and anything else we have planned for this year. To find out more about International Migratory Bird Day visit: www.birdday.org

International Coastal Cleanup Day -
celebrated the third Saturday in September, it is the largest beach and waterway cleanup program with data collection in the world. Volunteers from around the world participate each year - clearing tons of trash from coastlines, rivers and lakes. Come make a difference and volunteer locally, visit www.coastforyou.org for more information.

Fiesta del Río Bi-national Conference - The conference will trace the relationship between humans and the natural environments of the Tijuana River Estuary, and highlight how this historical ecology can guide current conservation efforts. The conference is held every three to five years. The last conference was held on Thursday, May 13, 2004 at Southwestern College.

Fiesta del Río - Celebrating the Cultures and Natural Resources of the Tijuana River Estuary:
where nature and nations meet
Dance!Drama!Music!Food!
Join us on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. for activities ranging from children's games, dancing, and Latin music. Visit booths featuring San Diego's leading environmental organizations, learn a traditional pirate period dance, watch the engaging Dr. Zoolittle, or visit Native handicraft booths featuring the art and pottery of contemporary Kumeyaay artisans. Finish off the day by enjoying a mariachi band from the Sweetwater Union High School District and the lively local Latin band Agua Dulce! The FREE event takes place at the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza. For more details click here.

National Estuaries Day - is an annual celebration to increase the public's understanding of estuaries (you know, those wonderful places where rivers meet the sea), their importance and the need to protect them. National Estuaries Day is celebrated on a the last Saturday of September. Past activities for this event include a fish print workshop, the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku; a guided field trip to two of the estuaries in San Diego County, a native plant gardening workshop, fishy activities for kids and a fishing and boating gameshow. Nature walks to the river mouth, where the river meets the sea are also offered. To find out more about this spectacular day and about estuaries, visit: www.estuaries.gov

Refuges Week - "Celebrating a Century of Conservation." Over 500 refuges nation wide celebrate Refuges Week the 2nd week in October every year. See http://www.fws.gov/sandiegorefuges for more details.

For more information, event schedules and ways to get involved with any of the above listed special events please call the Visitor Center at 619-575-3613.

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