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SUMMARY:Sweetwater Safari Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh\, the salt marsh ecosystem\, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities\, including magnifying glasses and binoculars\, will be available for families to use while on the hike. \n \nCheck-in time: 11:30 am\nDuration: 30-45 Minutes \nMeeting Location: We will meet outside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center located at 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista\, CA 91910. \nDriving directions: From the I5 freeway\, exit at E street and head west to the Living Coast Discovery Center parking lot. This hike location is located on a wildlife refuge\, and all visitors must park in the outer lot and take the free Living Coast Discovery Center shuttle. \nSuggested parking: This locations parking lot is located outside of a wildlife refuge. All visitors must take the free shuttle from the parking lot located on Gunpowder Point Drive. This lot is located at Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista CA 91910. \nRestrooms and Water: The nearest restrooms are located inside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center. You do not have to pay to use the restrooms\, but if visitors choose to enter the facility to visit exhibits they must pay the admission fees. \nHike lengths: This trail is approximately 1 mile in length. \nProgram Supplies:  Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for hiking. Bringing a water bottle\, bug protection\, and sun protection are highly recommended. \nHiking level: Easy \nNo pets will be allowed on the hike.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/sweetwater-safari-hikes/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Living Coast Discovery Center\, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.\, Chula Vista\, CA\, 91910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Homepage,Trail to Bay
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SUMMARY:Compost Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Compost Workshops\nOffered every Sunday at 11:30 AM.\nComposting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint\, divert waste\, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer questions. (Included with cost of admission) \nOn the first Sunday of the month\, the compost workshop will be offered in English and Spanish. On the last Sunday of the month\, the workshop will cover Vermicomposting! \nCompost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents who have attended one of the City’s composting workshops or the Master Composter Course. \nChula Vista residents can receive free admission to the Living Coast on select Sundays! Click here to sign up.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/compost-workshop-2/2026-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Composting Workshops,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T110000
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SUMMARY:Plant Hike at Rice Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the plants of Rice Canyon Trail! This trail showcases some of the amazing native wildlife found in Chula Vista. We will look at native plant adaptations\, animal tracks\, and the trailhead succulent garden! \nDate: Saturday\, March 21\nTime: 9:00 – 11:00 AM\nLocation: Rice Canyon \n \nMeeting Location: We will meet on the west side of the parking lot at 1242 Cima Del Rey\, Chula Vista\, CA 91910. See attached map! Look for the large flag with the Trail to Bay Challenge logo! \nDriving directions: From 805 South\, take the Bonita Road exit. Turn left onto Bonita Road and continue approximately 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Otay Lakes Road and continue approximately 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Avenida Del Rey\, then turn left onto N Rancho Del Rey Parkway. In approximately .4 mile\, the entrance to Rice Canyon Open Space Preserve will be on the right.  Suggested parking: This park offers a dirt/gravel lot with limited spaces. This lot is located at 1242 Cima Del Rey\, Chula Vista\, CA 91910 \nRestrooms and Water: This location does not offer restrooms or water\, so please plan accordingly. The closest restrooms would be in the park across the street. \nHike length: 1 mile out and back along a straight trail \nTrail Difficulty Level: Easy – The trail consists of a wide\, flat dirt path accessible to strollers and guests of all ages.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/plant-hike-at-rice-canyon/
LOCATION:Rice Canyon
CATEGORIES:Hike,Homepage,Trail to Bay
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T120000
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SUMMARY:Sweetwater Safari Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh\, the salt marsh ecosystem\, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities\, including magnifying glasses and binoculars\, will be available for families to use while on the hike. \n \nCheck-in time: 11:30 am\nDuration: 30-45 Minutes \nMeeting Location: We will meet outside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center located at 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista\, CA 91910. \nDriving directions: From the I5 freeway\, exit at E street and head west to the Living Coast Discovery Center parking lot. This hike location is located on a wildlife refuge\, and all visitors must park in the outer lot and take the free Living Coast Discovery Center shuttle. \nSuggested parking: This locations parking lot is located outside of a wildlife refuge. All visitors must take the free shuttle from the parking lot located on Gunpowder Point Drive. This lot is located at Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista CA 91910. \nRestrooms and Water: The nearest restrooms are located inside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center. You do not have to pay to use the restrooms\, but if visitors choose to enter the facility to visit exhibits they must pay the admission fees. \nHike lengths: This trail is approximately 1 mile in length. \nProgram Supplies:  Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for hiking. Bringing a water bottle\, bug protection\, and sun protection are highly recommended. \nHiking level: Easy \nNo pets will be allowed on the hike.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/sweetwater-safari-hikes/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Living Coast Discovery Center\, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.\, Chula Vista\, CA\, 91910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Homepage,Trail to Bay
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SUMMARY:Compost Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Compost Workshops\nOffered every Sunday at 11:30 AM.\nComposting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint\, divert waste\, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer questions. (Included with cost of admission) \nOn the first Sunday of the month\, the compost workshop will be offered in English and Spanish. On the last Sunday of the month\, the workshop will cover Vermicomposting! \nCompost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents who have attended one of the City’s composting workshops or the Master Composter Course. \nChula Vista residents can receive free admission to the Living Coast on select Sundays! Click here to sign up.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/compost-workshop-2/2026-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Composting Workshops,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T113000
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SUMMARY:Sweetwater Safari Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh\, the salt marsh ecosystem\, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities\, including magnifying glasses and binoculars\, will be available for families to use while on the hike. \n \nCheck-in time: 11:30 am\nDuration: 30-45 Minutes \nMeeting Location: We will meet outside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center located at 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista\, CA 91910. \nDriving directions: From the I5 freeway\, exit at E street and head west to the Living Coast Discovery Center parking lot. This hike location is located on a wildlife refuge\, and all visitors must park in the outer lot and take the free Living Coast Discovery Center shuttle. \nSuggested parking: This locations parking lot is located outside of a wildlife refuge. All visitors must take the free shuttle from the parking lot located on Gunpowder Point Drive. This lot is located at Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista CA 91910. \nRestrooms and Water: The nearest restrooms are located inside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center. You do not have to pay to use the restrooms\, but if visitors choose to enter the facility to visit exhibits they must pay the admission fees. \nHike lengths: This trail is approximately 1 mile in length. \nProgram Supplies:  Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for hiking. Bringing a water bottle\, bug protection\, and sun protection are highly recommended. \nHiking level: Easy \nNo pets will be allowed on the hike.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/sweetwater-safari-hikes/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Living Coast Discovery Center\, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.\, Chula Vista\, CA\, 91910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Homepage,Trail to Bay
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SUMMARY:Vermicomposting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Offered the last Sunday of every month at 11:30 AM. \nVermicomposting uses worms to convert waste into fertilizer for your garden! This course will teach you how you can get started with your own worm bin and how to care for your worm friends! \nThis class is included with admission. \nChula Vista residents can receive free admission to the Living Coast on select Sundays! Click here to sign up.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/vermicomposting-workshop-2/2026-03-29/
CATEGORIES:Composting Workshops,Homepage
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