Events

Upcoming Events
at Nature Collective

Everyone is invited to join us for fun-and-informative events!

Anytime you’re looking for free things to do in San Diego, see what’s happening at Nature Collective. We offer free nature tours and family days. For other events, like a film screening, there’s an admission price that lets us offer these experiences.

Our activities are for anyone in town – from locals to visitors – and all ages.

March 2026

April 2026

May 2026

Family Fun Day | April 5

  • Sunday, April 05, 2026
  • 2 Hours

Welcome all busy bees who are ready to explore the magic of pollinators! Come buzz through activities to learn how birds, butterflies, bees, and beetles help plants in the San Elijo Lagoon reproduce. With free, hands-on activities and crafts, you’ll discover how shape, color, and smell attract different species of pollinators – you may even get to see them in action!

Read More

Have You Seen the Must-Sees?

Slot Canyon

Slot Canyon

See a true natural wonder – right in your county’s backyard

Learn More
San Elijo Lagoon

San Elijo Lagoon

Our nearly 1,000-acre reserve is a hiker’s dream

Learn More
Nature Center

Nature Center

Visit the friendly hub of the lagoon

Learn More