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Rancho Margarita River Watershed Clean Up


Join us for this annual event, November 1, 2008, 8 am - 12 pm.  Volunteers assist cleaning debris from the watershed areas of the Santa Margarita River.  The watershed provides habitat for plants and animals in San Diego and Riverside counties. Read more »

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Santa Rosa Plateau Family Wildlife Day


The Santa Rosa Plateau is hosting a family friendly event is planned for next Saturday, October 25, noon - 4 pm.  The four hour event will include live animal presentations,  story telling, music, arts & crafts, hands-on learning activities, nature walks and refreshments.
Children bring adults to join in the fun together.  Minimal admission fees: adults [...] Read more »

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Santa Rosa Plateau Volunteer Training Classes


Santa Rosa Plateau Volunteer Training Program

Beginning Saturday, October 4, through February 14, 2009, the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve will host training courses for those interested in learning and sharing the Plateau’s unique history.

Sessions will be held 9:30 am – noon at either the Reserve Visitor Center (39400 Clinton Keith Road, four [...] Read more »

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Bats and Birds Sunset Picnic


Gather the family together, pack up a picnic dinner, and enjoy the sunset and evening breezes here on the bluff at the Hidden Valley Nature Center.  Afterwards, enjoy a presentation about bats and a night hike along the pond.   RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Saturday, October 25, 2008, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$3.00 per person Read more »


Bike and Bird


Enjoy a relaxing bicycle ride along our bike path as you learn about the history of  Hidden Valley Nature Center, and discover the variety of birds located here.  Then join us at the nature center for presentations on bicycle safety, basic maintenance and repair, a craft, and refreshments.  Meets all level Scout bicycle requirements.
Saturday, October 18, 2008, [...] Read more »