Upcoming Events
at Nature Collective
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.
October 2026
November 2026December 2026
We need your help to restore precious habitats within the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and the surrounding areas. By removing invasive plants and helping grow native plants indigenous to the area, you will support a more balanced ecosystem.
We need your help to restore precious habitats within the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and the surrounding areas. By removing invasive plants and helping grow native plants indigenous to the area, you will support a more balanced ecosystem.
By late fall, our winter birds have arrived- shorebirds, ducks, songbirds, and birds of prey. The endearing White-crowned Sparrows busily hunt seeds along the trail’s edge. The sharp, high-pitched “chck”s of Yellow-rumped Warblers filter through the foliage above us. We may spot a majestic Northern Harrier skimming low over the marsh, looking for mice. Wetter days may bring forth a surprising display of fanciful mushrooms. Clear, cooler days are perfect for exploring. Are you ready?
Weather permitting. Wildlife is unpredictable. There is no guarantee of what you will see.
Volunteers Elizabeth Venrick + Mark Jenne will lead your nature experience.
Join us on a guided tour to discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon, where fresh water meets salt water and many animals find sanctuary. Watch and listen closely for migratory birds stopping by, and resident birds that call the salt marsh and mudflats home. All year round, you can enjoy, photograph, and identify a host of native plants. Our Nature Center Loop Trail is accessible, providing fun for all.
Volunteer Emmy Garnica leads your nature experience.
