Tijuana River Action Month (TRAM) is back and will include a variety of clean-ups, restoration events, workshops and more. Events will take place on both sides of the border and anyone can participate from either side.
September 13 to October 19… check out events below and stay tuned more events are coming your way!
Full TRAM event calendar Scroll to September and October for all TRAM opportunities.
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Restoration and Resilience
Restoration and Resilience
October 3, 202510:00 am - 1:00 pm Tijuana River Valley Regional Park Community Garden, 2100 Hollister St, San Diego, CA 92154, USA
Description: We will work in the Friends of International Friendship Park's Resilience garden plot inside the Tijuana River Valley community gardens. We will paint tires, make signs, and care for and share knowledge about the native flora in our garden.
Organized by: Friends of International Friendship Park and Sierra Club San Diego Chapter
Join us for an interactive walk and panel at the Tijuana River Estuary, Southern California's largest wetlands, where we will delve into the unique ecosystem and discuss the transboundary water crisis. The afternoon's activities include:
A guided walk which will highlight the resilience of the Tijuana Estuary as well as the incredible ecosystem services estuaries provide, such as mitigating climate change. The walk will also be a fantastic opportunity to observe the diverse plant communities and wildlife that depend on this protected wetland.
Interact with non-profit organizations who work on the Tijuana River pollution crisis in various capacities: as advocates, on restoration efforts, or to educate the public on the issue.
A panel discussion led by WildCoast, Sierra Club San Diego, and San Diego Coastkeeper with nonprofit leaders and elected officials working together on a complex bi-national water pollution crisis. This pollution crisis is a culmination of infrastructure degradation, rapid urbanization, and multi-jurisdiction management challenges. This panel will provide insight into the challenges, successes, and opportunities to solve this.
Visit tijuanaestuary.org to learn more about the Tijuana River Estuary's ongoing work in preserving and protecting this vital ecosystem.
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Organized by: Sierra Club San Diego, SD Coastkeeper, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Tijuana River Coalition, Surfrider SD, Un Mar de Colores, 4 Walls International
Bilingual Watershed Walk at Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
Bilingual Watershed Walk at Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
October 4, 20258:30 am - 10:30 am
Join us for this bilingual guided walk in honor of Tijuana River Action Month. Together, we’ll explore the rich ecology of the Tijuana River Valley, learn about local water challenges, and discover community-driven solutions that strengthen our resilience to climate change.
Along the trail, participants will hear stories of how border communities face pollution, flooding, climate impacts, and how collaborative action is creating a more resilient watershed. From stormwater solutions to green infrastructure, this walk highlights the vital connection between healthy waterways, thriving wildlife, and strong communities.
Acompáñanos en esta caminata guiada bilingüe en honor a Tijuana River Action Month. Juntos exploraremos la rica ecología de Tijuana River Valley, aprenderemos sobre los desafíos locales relacionados con el agua y descubriremos soluciones impulsadas por la comunidad que fortalecen nuestra resiliencia ante el cambio climático.
A lo largo del sendero, los participantes escucharán historias sobre cómo las comunidades fronterizas enfrentan la contaminación, las inundaciones y los impactos climáticos, y cómo la acción colaborativa está creando una cuenca más resiliente. Desde soluciones para el manejo de aguas pluviales hasta infraestructura verde, esta caminata destaca la conexión vital entre vías fluviales saludables, vida silvestre próspera y comunidades fuertes.
October 4, 20258:30 am - 11:30 am Faro de Playas de Tijuana, Monumental, 22504 Tijuana, B.C., México
Te invitamos a los recorridos, talleres, y plantación de plantas nativas todos los sábados en el jardin de amistad del lado mexicano que está dentro del parque de la amistad.
October 4, 20252:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tijuana River Valley Campground, 1942 Monument Rd, San Diego, CA 92154, USA
Description: For the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, October becomes Hawktober—a special celebration of our resident birds of prey. We’ve planned FREE events at locations across San Diego, with opportunities to meet the live hawks, owls and falcons that are part of our animal ambassador program. We will be at the Tijuana River Valley Campground on October 4, 2:00- 3:00pm.
Del rio al océano: Tecate como guardián invisible del Pacífico
Del rio al océano: Tecate como guardián invisible del Pacífico
October 9, 202511:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description: “Del río al océano: Tecate como guardián invisible del Pacífico” explores the critical role of Tecate within the Tijuana River watershed, highlighting its function as an upstream regulator of water quality, sediment transport, and ecosystem health.
October 11, 20258:30 am - 11:30 am Faro de Playas de Tijuana, Monumental, 22504 Tijuana, B.C., México
Te invitamos a los recorridos, talleres, y plantación de plantas nativas todos los sábados en el jardin de amistad del lado mexicano que está dentro del parque de la amistad.
Description/Descripción: Explore, create, and advocate for change. Learn about the transboundary pollution crisis and solutions. Express your voice through art, then join us for a unity walk along the shoreline. All ages welcome!
Únete a un taller para todas las edades en el YMCA Camp SURF el sábado 11 de octubre, de 9:30 a 11:00 h. Colabora con ARTS para aprender sobre la historia del arte de protesta de nuestra región binacional y crea tu propia obra de arte con enfoque en la defensa de la crisis de contaminación transfronteriza.
Organized by/ organizado por: Tijuana River Coalition, A Reason to Survive (ARTS), YMCA, Outdoor Outreach
Park Champions: Habitat Planting and Weeding @ Tijuana Estuary
Park Champions: Habitat Planting and Weeding @ Tijuana Estuary
October 18, 20258:30 am - 12:30 pm 301 Caspian Wy, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, USA
Register here As part of Tijuana River Action Month (TRAM), come help native plants reclaim an area around the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center. This is part of an ongoing effort to restore the habitat of the Tijuana Estuary and promote the biodiversity of the area. Specifically, we will continue the work from 2024 when the American Conservation Experience crew helped remove large areas of saltbush (Atriplex semibaccata) from the reserve. At this event, we will remove saltbush sprouts and we will plant coastal sage scrub plants such as, black sage, monkeyflower, bladderpod, and San Diego sunflower. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
Ages 12 and older are welcome (minors must be accompanied by an adult and bring a signed waiver by their guardian).
October 18, 20258:30 am - 11:30 am Faro de Playas de Tijuana, Monumental, 22504 Tijuana, B.C., México
Te invitamos a los recorridos, talleres, y plantación de plantas nativas todos los sábados en el jardin de amistad del lado mexicano que está dentro del parque de la amistad.
All entries will submit a picture of their artwork, with a title of the piece, and answering: What does healing with art and nature mean to you?
Hosted by: Eyaay Ahuun Foundation, Friends of International Friendship Park, Bugologist, CA State Parks, and the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (TRNERR)
Tijuana River Action Month is a series of education and stewardship events held during September and October to benefit the Tijuana River Watershed. The goals of TRAM are to mobilize a record number of community volunteers and groups to become stewards of the Tijuana River Watershed; and, to recognize key efforts and investments by public and private agencies, businesses, non-profits and community groups to protect and restore the Tijuana River.
Tijuana River Action Network is a cross-border collaboration to address the conservation and restoration of the Tijuana River watershed by engaging in outreach, education, and being advocates for natural resources.
