Guided nature walks
Discover the native plants of the Tijuana Estuary on this tour led by a knowledgeable docent who can provide an overview description of the estuary and answer your questions.
Nature Walks are held on the 1st, 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month at 11:00 a.m. Check calendar for current schedule. Walks are all ages and free of charge.
The 1st and 4th Saturday walks meet at the Visitor Center. The first Saturday Nature Walk, titled An Eye-Opening Experience Without Sight, is led by Docent Ron, who is blind, and demonstrates how using other senses, besides sight, will create an enriched appreciation and enhanced knowledge of native plants. The 2nd Saturday walk, with Docent Anne, is on the River Loop Trail at the end of 5th Avenue at Iris Street and reveals the microhabitats along that trail. The 4th Saturday nature walk, with Docent Jan, connects the wetland to the sensitive animals it supports. (Topics are subject to change, please call Visitor Center for updates Wednesday-Sunday 619-575-3613).
Guided bird walks
The Tijuana River Estuary is a United Nations RAMSAR Wetland of International Importance because of its vibrant bird habitat. Join a trained docent to learn about and observe the birds that call the Tijuana Estuary home or are just passing through, including the Ridgway's rail, a marsh hen that is on the endangered species list.
Bird Walks run every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center. Check calendar for current schedule. Walks are all ages and free of charge. Binoculars are provided for participants as available.