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Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a special bilingual (Spanish-English) Cesar Chavez Day nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails: * The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks. * The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats. * The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park. These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year. Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen are also recommended. Walks are canceled if raining. Visit: mtrp.org/events/ Mission Trails Regional Park on Facebook

The Holiday Marketplace to benefit Mission Trails returns this year, taking place at the Visitor Center on Saturday, November 9 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Browse one-of-a-kind gifts from local vendors and support the park through your holiday shopping. The event benefits the independent vendors participating and a percentage of all sales will support the park through the nonprofit Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation. Mission Trails Regional Park on Instagram and Facebook

Create a community with us! Join us for an evening of fun and socializing with fellow park users. Mingle, make friends, learn, and consider new ways to experience Mission Trails. The event will include park user group tables, games, light refreshments, and opportunities to learn how you can become more involved at MTRP. Entry is free, and you'll also get a chance to win MTRP merchandise. Space is limited - RSVP today! The following are confirmed to attend, with more to come: - American Alpine Club - San Diego Chapter - Latinos Outdoors - MTRP Foundation - MTRP Trail Guides - Project Wildlife - Queer Hikes SD - Queering the Path - San Diego Audubon Society - San Diego Parks and Recreation Department - San Diego Spider Society - San Diego Tracking Team - San Diego Ultra Running Friends - Santa Mujeres Running Club - SDGE Sustainability Team - Ultra Runner SD - Bob Gordon and Huxley the Hawk This event has been organized and sponsored by the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, the nonprofit that supports the park. For more information visit: mtrp.org

Looking for that perfectly San Diego gift this season? These gift ideas feature locally crafted treasures and unforgettable experiences that highlight the city's vibrant arts and culture scene.

Join us at the Visitor Center to learn what it means to build a natural garden that is beautiful, sustainable, and functional, and how to do it. A well-planned garden can be a representation of nature and continually provide valuable habitat for birds, beneficial pollinators, and other wildlife species. Mike Evans, an authority on California native plants, will be at Mission Trails to discuss the important role that native plants can play in home landscapes, and share ideas on how to bring the beauty of the park to your yard. Emphasis will be on how to design a home garden that incorporates native plants found in the park. Come hear the practical "how-to" for making or caring for your very own "re-wild" garden. Mike Evans is the founder and president of Tree of Life Nursery (TOLN) in San Juan Capistrano and has produced and sold California native plants for 45 years. TOLN is the largest native plant supplier in California and promotes a style of authentic horticulture, specifically the concept of appropriate landscaping with native California plants. This event has been organized by Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, the nonprofit that supports the park. For more information about the event, please contact Kindra Hixon, Stewardship Manager at the MTRP Foundation via email at khixon@mtrp.org. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Turn your pain into power. Part inspirational memoir, part practical guide, Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit to unpack your “trauma pack” and step into the best version of yourself. Join wellness advocate and wilderness guide Sydney Williams for a book signing and discussion of her new book, "Hiking Your Feeling: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love", as well as a guided walk through the park. The book will be available for purchase at the MTRP gift shop. The hiking portion will be optional and will be along the Father Junipero Serra Trail, a flat and accessible trail for all abilities. For more information visit: hikingmyfeelings.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Refresh your closet, sustainably! Each year, 66% of discarded textiles are sent to landfills in the United States, leading to environmental damage and negative health outcomes in communities because of decomposing textiles. Join us in promoting sustainable fashion and keeping gently worn clothing out of our landfills! - Clothing of all sizes are welcome, including children's clothing. - Please bring 10-15 items maximum. - Clothing should be clean, in wearable condition, and free of stains, rips, or tears that are not part of the clothing design. - No undergarments or socks for sanitary reasons. - Clothes for swapping not required to attend. - No refunds on tickets as funds will be used for park projects. Participants are encouraged to bring their own tote bag for their swapping. Leftover clothing will be donated. This event has been organized by the nonprofit Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation.

Join us for two nights of true crime with award-winning author and historian Richard L. Carrico as he discusses his new book "Monsters on the Loose." Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event and there will be a book signing following the lecture. For more information visit: mtrp.org

Created by the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation for children 2-5 years old, Trail Tykes includes a children’s story read aloud, and a craft/activity or short guided walk. This free program for children and their families takes place at 10 a.m. at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center every second and fourth Sunday and Monday of the month. Each event runs approximately one hour and each session can accommodate up to 25 children. When registering, reserve only for the number of children in your group. Please meet in the Visitor Center lobby, and the group will head outdoors to the amphitheater or stay indoors if it's too hot or rainy. Facial coverings are recommended indoors but not required. The MTRP Visitor Center is located at 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, 92119. Questions? Email MTRP Foundation Lead Educator Alissa Lustgarten at alustgarten@mtrp.org. If you register and cannot attend, please cancel your reservation to allow others to enjoy the program. Thank you! Trail Tykes is organized and facilitated by the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation and supported through the generosity of MTRP Foundation donors.

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