SD Natural History Museum
We are proud to offer the San Diego Natural History Museum Education Programs.
The museum sponsors monthly kayak nature tours to different locations throughout San Diego County.
Kayaks, life vests, paddling equipment, instructors, guides and museum naturalists are provided.
Beginners are welcome.
Join us for a fun and informative kayak nature tour on one of our local lakes and bays.
Here are some of our upcoming activities:
Birding at Lower Otay Reservoir
This event is not currently scheduled
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Lower Otay is the home of the U.S. Olympic Training Center for rowing sports. The lake has 1100 acres of water and a 25-mile shoreline so there is lots of room for exploring.
In addition to the Great Egrets, Great Blue Herons and Ospreys that live here, thousands of birds stop here during their annual winter migration.
DeliciousBirding Kayak Tour at Lake Murray
Saturday, January 9, 2010, 9am-noon
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for a day of exploring Lake Murray, located in the San Diego River Park just east of San Diego. We see more different species of birds here than on any of the other lakes.
Fathers' Day at Lake Hodges: Paddle to Brunch at Hernandez Hideaway
Sunday, June 20, 2010, 9am-1:30pm
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Here is a great opportunity for your family to take Dad on an outdoor adventure.
We'll meet at the Lake Hodges launch ramp, have an introductory paddling lesson, then launch our kayaks for a paddle across the lake to Hernandez Hideaway. There we'll enjoy a fabulous no-host brunch in the typical Hernandez family Mexican style. After a satisfying meal we will paddle back to the launch ramp.
Full Moon Paddles on Mission Bay
Thursday, May 27, 7-10pm
Friday, June 25, 7-10pm
Monday, July 26, 7-10pm
Tuesday, August 24, 7-10pm
Friday, September 24, 7-10pm
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
This tour is a great introduction to kayaking as well as a scenic nighttime tour of one of San Diego's most beautiful playgrounds.
Grandparents Day on the Bay: Paddle to Brunch at the Coronado Ferry Landing
Sunday, September 12, 2010, 9am-1:30pm
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Here is an opportunity to show your Grandparents they are young at heart by taking them on a unique outdoor adventure.
In Search of the Green Sea Turtles
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9am-noon
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 9am-noon
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for this wonderful nature tour in South San Diego Bay. We will visit the northernmost habitat of the Eastern Pacific Green Sea Turtle. We have the most sightings during the winter months when the sea turtles are feeding in the local eel grass beds.
Kayaking El Capitan Reservoir
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 1-4pm
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for a 3-hour workout exploring El Capitan Reservoir, located in the San Diego River Park in East San Diego County.
We'll meet up for an introductory paddling lesson and then take off for an easy going exploration around the lake.
We see many different species of birds here: Ospreys, Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Red-tailed hawks and Night Herons.
Kayaking Nature Tour on Lake Hodges
Saturday, October 3, 9am-noon
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for this nature tour on one of San Diego's oldest reservoirs. Located in the hills west of Escondido, we often see mule deer and coyotes come down to the water for a drink as we paddle by.
After a rain there are a couple of nice waterfalls and occasionally the dam is known to overflow.
Kayaking with Sea Lions on San Diego Bay
Saturday, February 6, 9am-noon
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for this fun and exciting kayak tour on San Diego Bay.
We'll meet at Shelter Island for an introductory paddling lesson. Then we'll launch our kayaks for a beautiful tour of the bay traveling toward Point Loma.
Mothers Day On the Bay: Paddle to Brunch at Coronado Ferry Landing
Sunday, May 9, 2010, 9am-1:30pm
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Here is an opportunity to show Mom she is young at heart by taking her on a unique outdoor adventure.
Pelican and Sea Lion Kayak Tours on Mission Bay
Saturday, June 12, 9am-noon
Saturday, July 17, 9am-noon
Saturday, August 14, 9am-noon
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for this fun and easy 3-hour paddle on Mission Bay. This kayaking tour is appropriate for all ages, 6 to 96. No previous kayaking or swimming experience is required.
San Diego Bay Scenic Tour By Kayak
Saturday, March 20, 9am-noon
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Here is an opportunity to experience beautiful San Diego Bay by kayak.
We'll meet at Glorietta Bay for an introductory paddling lesson and safety talk. Then we'll launch our kayaks for a guided tour of the bay traveling under the scenic Coronado Bay Bridge.
