Events

Join us for exploring the wonders of Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary after sunset.

LGBTQIA+ friendly Birding Outing! These outings are a safe and respectful space for ALL queer-identifying persons - birder, hiker, or just looking for community, everyone is welcome!

Join us at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary for a morning hike!

Come out for a volunteer trail maintenance day at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary!

Hop on. Hop off. Bird! Meet us off the trolley and discover what birds we can find, just a short distance away from transit stops.

On February 2, 2023, Flaco — a male Eurasian eagle-owl, the largest species of owl in the world — was discovered missing from his cage at the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan. What follows when Flaco, who had lived his entire life in captivity, was released in New York City is a surprising story revealing the delight, concern, and fascination of millions in the city and beyond.

A lovely walk by the river with Lakeside's River Park Conservancy - starting at their brand new field station!

Help lead engaging, family-friendly public programs that highlight the magic of Mission Bay's unique marsh habitat and the opportunities to restore Mission Bay.

Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

We'll be speaking in the educational talk series at Wild Birds Unlimited!

Join us on the third Thursday of the month to help care for and appreciate our native habitats at Anstine Nature Preserve.

LGBTQIA+ friendly Birding Hike! Dogs welcome. These outings are a safe and respectful space for ALL queer-identifying persons - birder, hiker, or just looking for community, everyone is welcome!

Sit for a while in a birdy place and wait for the birds to come to you! Slower paced birding, for beginners and experts alike

Birding group for young adults 25+ welcoming beginner birders and avid bird nerds alike

Celebrate California Diversity Day by recording 30 wild species on iNaturalist between September 5 and 13.

A lovely walk by the river with Lakeside's River Park Conservancy - starting at their brand new field station!

Learn about the importance of wetlands with the Friends of Famosa Slough

Please Join Honorary Chair Joan Embery and Our Amazing Community Sept 19 at Lakeside's River Park to Celebrate Our 25th Anniversary!

Immerse yourself in nature learning by playing

La Jolla Playhouse presents a play about birders!

A lovely walk by the river with Lakeside's River Park Conservancy - starting at their brand new field station!

Join the Grebe Whisperer at Lake Wohlford to learn about Western and Clark's Grebes. Accessible trip!

Learn about the importance of wetlands with the Friends of Famosa Slough

Join the Grebe Whisperer at Lake Wohlford to learn about Western and Clark's Grebes. Accessible trip!

A lovely walk by the river with Lakeside's River Park Conservancy - starting at their brand new field station!

Learn about the importance of wetlands with the Friends of Famosa Slough

A lovely walk by the river with Lakeside's River Park Conservancy - starting at their brand new field station!

Learn about the importance of wetlands with the Friends of Famosa Slough

Learn what birds can be found in this small urban canyon!

Join us at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary for a morning hike!

Art & Wellness with Native Pathways: Clapper Stick Workshop at Anstine Nature Preserve. Create your own native instrument! The $20 registration fee benefits both San Diego Bird Alliance and Native Pathways. Learn more below

Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

Join us on the third Thursday of the month to help care for and appreciate our native habitats at Anstine Nature Preserve.

Come out for a volunteer trail maintenance day at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary!

This hike is for trans-identifying persons ONLY! All under the trans umbrella are welcome. As always, Respect is Expected! Anonymous registrations ok :)

Birds in the Gardens! Join me in discovering the beauty of Tijuana River Valley Community Gardens.

Join us at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary for a morning hike!

A lovely walk by the river with Lakeside's River Park Conservancy - starting at their brand new field station!

Explore Anstine Nature Preserve after dark on a guided walk of the trails

Learn about snakes and lizards with local expert Sophia Perez! Family friendly! Please leave pups at home.

Join us to learn more about the Otay Watershed

Join us to get a closer look at Otay Valley Regional Park.

LGBTQIA+ Birding Outing & Pride Picnic! These outings are a safe space for all people seeking queer community - birder, hiker, or just looking for friends, everyone is welcome!

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for our monthly volunteer work parties to help improve and appreciate our native habitats.

A birding outing at a local natural park.

Come out for a volunteer trail maintenance day at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary!

Here's a nice chance to sit for a while in a birdy place and wait for the birds to come to you!

Join us at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary for a morning hike!

This is more than a birdwatch—it’s a celebration of heritage, resilience, and the deep connection between nature and liberation.

Free and open to the public.
All ages welcome. Let’s learn, honor, and walk in the path of freedom—together.

Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

The purpose of these strolls is to foster a community of individuals who enjoy the combination of bird watching and bird photography. Ideally, we can all improve our bird photography skills by learning from and teaching each other.

Join us on the third Thursday of the month to help care for and appreciate our native habitats at Anstine Nature Preserve.

Hop on. Hop off. Bird! Meet us off the trolley and discover what birds we can find, just a short distance away from multiple trolley stations.

Help us share appreciation for nature, provide guidance for keeping dogs on leash, and connect with community members and their furry companions. 

Join us to get a closer look at Otay Valley Regional Park.

Join the San Diego Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for a morning of hiking, connection, and support for mental health and suicide prevention.

Join us for a Bilingual Snapshot Cal Coast and help us document coastal biodiversity. Hosted in partnership with The Nat, San Diego Coastkeeper, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and SDBA. More information coming soon

Join fellow Birdathoners and enthusiasts as we announce the results of the 2026 Birdathon, share birding stories, and enjoy good company.

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for our monthly volunteer work parties to help improve and appreciate our native habitats.

Join us at Silverwood to learn how to collect data for the Calfornia Bird Atlas

Join us at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary for a morning hike!

Black Birders Week at Chollas Lake Park on May 30th is organized by WorldBeat Cultural Center with support from SoCal Bird Nerds and San Diego Bird Alliance.

Join Jason Hall for a look at Gulls.

Let's rest, reflect and reclaim our peace.

Join BirdNote and BlackAFinSTEM on Tuesday, May 26th at 9am PT / 12pm ET for a special Black Birders Week Virtual Event.  
Every bird has a journey, and so do the people who help protect them.

Organized by Black AF In STEM, Black Birders Week 2026 centers the theme "Flyways & Freedom: Advocacy, Action, and the Future" — turning our gaze to the horizon and the pathways that connect us all.

Art & Wellness with Native Pathways: Clapper Stick Workshop at Anstine Nature Preserve. Create your own native instrument! The $20 registration fee benefits both San Diego Bird Alliance and Native Pathways. Learn more below

Here's a nice chance to sit for a while in a birdy place and wait for the birds to come to you!

A birding outing at a local natural park.

A sunset walk overlooking the ocean, enjoying birds before dusk

LGBTQ+IA friendly Birding Outing! These outings are for all people who seek a non-judgemental community - birder, hiker, or just looking for community, everyone is welcome!

Discover the art of natural Dyeing with San Diego Bird Alliance and Friends of Tecolote Canyon at the Tecolote Nature Center.

Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

Help us share appreciation for nature, provide guidance for keeping dogs on leash, and connect with community members and their furry companions. 

Come explore Chollas Lake while learning how to protect birds and their habitats through guided bird walks, live nature talks, hands-on crafts, and interactive activities for all ages.

Join us at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary for a morning hike!

Come explore Chollas Lake while learning how to protect birds and their habitats through guided bird walks, live nature talks, hands-on crafts, and interactive activities for all ages.

The purpose of these strolls is to foster a community of individuals who enjoy the combination of bird watching and bird photography. Ideally, we can all improve our bird photography skills by learning from and teaching each other.

Count birds for conservation on this unique outing, part of the 2026 San Diego Birdathon!

Join us for a hike to explore Crosby Open Space and learn how to protect rare plants and animals, including the California Gnatcatcher

Grunion Run with Beach Ecology Coalition
Observe this unique fish phenomenon and learn how you can help protect Southern California’s amazing beaches.

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for our monthly volunteer work parties to help improve and appreciate our native habitats.

Count birds for conservation on this unique outing, part of the 2026 San Diego Birdathon!

Check out the drama of the Torrey Pines peregrines.

An ethnobotany expedition with a ranger! Roll, stroll, or walk - all are welcome, including friends on four legs :)

Participate in a BioBlitz at Anstine Nature Preserve during the City Nature Challenge.

A birding outing at a local natural park.

An exploration of the famous Tijuana Estuary Bird and Butterfly Garden with "Lifer" gallery artist, Merlin Mendoza and San Diego Bird Alliance.

Check out the drama of the Torrey Pines peregrines.

Join The Nat, the SDSU Biodiversity Museum, and the UC San Diego Natural Reserve System in a worldwide collaboration to observe the natural world through photography!

Visit Anstine Nature Preserve this Earth Day to help remove invasive plants with us!

Join us for WorldBeat Cultural Center’s 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival, a vibrant celebration of the diversity of people, plants, animals, and ecosystems that make up our planet.

Learn how to tune in to the beautiful world of bird song. We'll focus on learning the sounds of familiar birds, with a few tips and tricks.

Count birds for conservation on this unique outing, part of the 2026 San Diego Birdathon!

The purpose of these strolls is to foster a community of individuals who enjoy the combination of bird watching and bird photography. Ideally, we can all improve our bird photography skills by learning from and teaching each other.

LGBTQ+IA friendly Birding Outing! These outings are for all people who seek a non-judgemental community - birder, hiker, or just looking for community, everyone is welcome!

Learn about birding!

Learn to enjoy and identify birds by ear!

Count birds for conservation on this unique outing, part of the 2026 San Diego Birdathon!

Count birds for conservation on this unique outing, part of the 2026 San Diego Birdathon!

A lovely walk by the river with Lakeside's River Park Conservancy - starting at their brand new field station!

A short course in birding offered at a local library!

Join us to help celebrate a community partner's successes and look forward with the Slough.

Community habitat restoration event removing invasive plants from a California Least Tern nesting preserve in Mission Bay, San Diego.

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for our monthly volunteer work parties to help improve and appreciate our native habitats.

Collect natural materials to decorate eggs, then dye eggs for easter! Bring your own eggs (raw or hard boiled), collect some leaves and flowers, and dye your eggs!

Birding in the mountains!

Learn how to tune in to the beautiful world of bird song. We'll learn our local experts in mimicry and discuss the variety of sounds that we hear from them.

A birding outing at a local natural park.

How (& Why) to start birding! A free library presentation

The purpose of these strolls is to foster a community of individuals who enjoy the combination of bird watching and bird photography. Ideally, we can all improve our bird photography skills by learning from and teaching each other.

A short course in birding offered at a local library!

Join us at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary for a morning hike!

LGBTQ+IA friendly Birding Outing! These outings are for all people who seek a non-judgemental community - birder, hiker, or just looking for community, everyone is welcome!

Join us to help protect Silverwood’s biodiversity by removing invasive plants! 🌱 ❌

Learn about birding!

Hop on. Hop off. Bird! Meet us off the trolley and discover what birds we can find, just a short distance away from transit stops.

Coronado Community READ Event.

A short course in birding offered at a local library!

Meet the birds of your neighborhood!

Help keep the Mission Bay watershed clean by removing litter from Tecolote Canyon!

Come join San Diego Bird Alliance birding at Waterfront Park as we celebrate Black History Month!

Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

The purpose of these strolls is to foster a community of individuals who enjoy the combination of bird watching and bird photography. Ideally, we can all improve our bird photography skills by learning from and teaching each other.

Put your bird knowledge to the test with bird trivia!

A relaxed birding outing in IB, with views of SoCal Salt Works and a beautiful mural

LGBTQ+IA friendly Birding Outing! These outings are for all people who seek a non-judgemental community - birder, hiker, or just looking for community, everyone is welcome!

Register now for the annual event co-hosted by UC San Diego Natural Reserve System and the San Diego Bird Alliance in partnership with the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve and the City of San Diego. 

The SoCal Salt Works and the South Bay Wildlife Refuge consists of a series of salt ponds used to extract salt from seawater by evaporation. This area is normally closed to the public, except for once-per-month guided walks led by San Diego Bird Alliance docents during the bird non-breeding fall and winter months.

An ethnobotany expedition with a ranger! Roll, stroll, or walk - all are welcome, including friends on four legs :)

Join us at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary for a morning hike!

Join leader Martha Wild for a truly 'Wild' morning at El Monte County Park!

Join us to help protect Silverwood’s biodiversity by removing invasive plants! 🌱 ❌

Learn how to tune in to the beautiful world of bird song. We'll break down the spectrogram to understand how it can help us tune in to the finer details and patterns of bird sound.

Join us at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary for a morning hike!

A birding outing at local natural park.

Join us to help protect Silverwood’s biodiversity by removing invasive plants! 🌱 ❌

The SoCal Salt Works and the South Bay Wildlife Refuge consists of a series of salt ponds used to extract salt from seawater by evaporation. This area is normally closed to the public, except for once-per-month guided walks led by San Diego Bird Alliance docents during the bird non-breeding fall and winter months.

An outing for every body, big and small, to enjoy the birds and other wildlife at Lindo Lake

Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

The purpose of these strolls is to foster a community of individuals who enjoy the combination of bird watching and bird photography. Ideally, we can all improve our bird photography skills by learning from and teaching each other.

Wonders of the Wetlands is our quarterly lecture series hosted by UC San Diego Natural Reserve System and San Diego Bird Alliance

Hop on. Hop off. Bird! Meet us off the trolley and discover what birds we can find, just a short distance away from transit stops.

Discover the art and history of natural ink-making in a hands-on workshop using oak galls found right here at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary! Guided by artist and educator Beatrice Darimont, this workshop is designed to connect you with nature, get your creativity flowing, and the explore the fascinating chemistry of gall ink!

Join us for a Tree Walk!

This ever changing environment attracts a variety of shorebirds, ducks, waders, and more!

LGBTQ+IA friendly Birding Outing! These outings are for all people who seek a non-judgemental community - birder, hiker, or just looking for community, everyone is welcome!

Come watch birds at the San Diego River Mouth