Special EventsThese links provide information about special events occurring at Cabrillo.City Nature Challenge - BioBlitzIn cooperation with The City Nature Challenge, Cabrillo National Monument is hosting a BioBlitz! The event will occur on April 26th and 27th. On Friday, April 26th, Cabrillo National Monument will be open to researchers and registrants. These individuals have observed and collected data in the past and are coming back this year to continue their research and efforts on the Park’s biodiversity. On Saturday, April 27th, whether you are a scientist, a naturalist, or a lover of national parks Cabrillo encourages those to come out. This day will have something for everyone! Description: Cabrillo National Monument will participate in the annual City Nature Challenge. The challenge is an effort for people to find and document as much biodiversity as possible in a given area. Cabrillo National Monument is joining the challenge by hosting a BioBlitz at the park! Our focus is to gather as much data as possible on different species of plants, animals, and other organisms in the span of 2 days. The individual will use an app called iNaturalist to document the wide range of species. iNaturalist is free to download on any mobile device. Along the way, you will be able to meet incredible scientists and help assist one another to learn about the world around you. Not only is this a friendly competition, but it is also a fantastic way for the community to connect with science and the outdoors in a fun, interactive, and engaging way. These efforts will help educate the public and support the park in continuing to preserve biodiversity! For more information see the City Nature Challenge page.Public Programs (Currently Offered)These programs are free and open to the public (park entrance fees apply) For the most current information about a program or accessibility information, please call the Visitor Center at (619) 523-4285. Guided Walking Tours (Saturdays 11am, 1pm)Join a park volunteer for a one-hour walking tour of Cabrillo National Monument including the Cabrillo Statue and the Old Point Loma Lighthouse at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This program is suitable for all ages. No reservations required. Meet in front of the Visitor Center and keep in mind that the walk includes a hill up to the lighthouse. Snake Meet 'N Greet (Thursdays - 1pm)Meet a live, native snake in the breezeway by the Visitor Center! Cabrillo's three snake ambassadors provide an opportunity to learn about the park's natural resources, local ecology, and why snakes are important to the ecosystems they live in. Military Bunker (Saturdays)From 10 am – 2:30 pm volunteers will bring the coastal defenses of Point Loma to life. These are your only chances to tour the bunkers on Point Loma. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to learn more about the soldiers stationed at Fort Rosecrans during WWII and see the weapons and instruments that protected our coast during the tumultuous war years. Searchlight Shelter (Saturdays) Weed Warriors (Open Drop-In Volunteer Session)When: Please arrive 5 minutes before start time. During severe weather, this event may be cancelled. Limited to the first four members of the public who arrive. Prior registration is recommended, but not required. Groups of 4 or more must have prior registration with cabr_volunteers@nps.gov.
Description: Weed Warriors are dedicated volunteers who remove invasive plants that threaten Cabrillo National Monument’s native habitat. On Thursdays, members of the public are invited to join our open, drop-in volunteer session. No special skills or knowledge needed! We will show you what to do. Due to the work’s requirements, volunteers under the age of 12 are not permitted. Minors under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian to volunteer. Read More on Volunteer.gov Public Programs (Not currently being offered)**Public programs are dependent on San Diego County and CDC restrictions on gatherings.**Lighthouse Talk: Join Cabrillo National Monument staff for this 1-hour, all ages program as we discover what life was like for the lighthouse keepers at Cabrillo's restored 19th century Lighthouse. |
Last updated: April 11, 2024