Docent-Led Walks
Third Saturday each month | 10:00 am | Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane
Note, all events are outdoors, so please dress accordingly. In the case of rain, events will be canceled.
Saturday June 20th at 10:00am – Summertime in the Wetlands
As summer comes on, join us for a docent-led nature walk to discover dramatic changes in bird populations at Batiquitos Lagoon. Now that most of the migrators from the north have left, this walk will focus on year-round residents and a few migrators from the south. This is a 90-minute walk appropriate for all ages.
Saturday July 18th at 10:00am – Bird Migration
Join Wildlife Biologist Viviane Marquez for a nature walk to learn about bird migration. Learn about hummingbirds that migrate 500 miles in 24 hours, which birds fly by night and which by day, why most birds fly more quickly in the spring than in the fall, and more! This is a 60- to 90-minute walk appropriate for ages 12+
Saturday August 15th at 10:00am – Underwater Creatures of the Lagoon
Join a docent-led nature walk for an introduction to a handful of the hundreds of species living in the waters of the lagoon. Learn about the hugely important microscopic plankton, the sand-dwelling brittle sea stars, and the fish who stalk them. This is an easy, 90-minute walk appropriate for all ages.
Saturday September 19th at 10:00am – Eat or Be Eaten
Predator/prey relationships are the foundation of ecosystems. Join our docents for a leisurely 90-minute nature walk to learn about the complex food chain of sea and land creatures, with special attention on local snakes. This event is appropriate for all ages.
Saturday October 17th at 10:00am – Creepy, Crawly & Cool
Stepping into autumn, join us for an easy 60-minute docent-led nature walk focusing on the spiders and tarantulas of Batiquitos. Rise above your fear of these creepy creatures by learning about their ecological importance, unique physiology, and incredible survival adaptations.
Saturday November 21st at 10:00am – The Kumeyaay Trail
Join us for a docent-led, moderately strenuous hike up a rarely-visited trail, where you’ll explore interesting twists and turns and enjoy fabulous views. Wear a hat and hiking boots and carry water.