Check out these events
Unless otherwise indicated, all events are free and open to the public and begin at Blue Sky parking lot. Bring your own water as there is no drinking water available in Blue Sky.
Saturday, September 27- 8:30 to 10:30 am. Walk N Talk series – Adaptations in Action
Join Blue Sky board member and biologist Alan Torretto to learn about the hidden superpowers of plants and animals, and why they are nature’s ultimate inventors by coming up with clever hacks to survive and thrive.
Wednesday, October 1- 8:00 AM. Weekly wednesday hikes begin!
Starting October 1 through December 24, join docent Lisa Higbee every Wednesday at 8:00 am on her regular 2-3 mile through the Reserve. Pace is dependent on the group. Weather permitting, heavy rains hikes will be canceled. Please leave your dogs at home for this hike.
Sunday, October 5- 6:00 to 9:00 PM. harvest moon hike
It’s the first supermoon of the year! Join docent Celeste Larson on an evening hike up to Ramona Dam to appreciate the pending full Harvest Moon. Bring illumination; we'll be descending in moon shadow. The about 5-mile round trip hike with an 800+ ft. elevation gain should take us 2.5 to 3 hours. Moderately strenuous.
saturday, october 18- 5:30 to 7:15 pm. hoot,howl and prowl
Blue Sky Reserve comes alive after dark! Meet the canyon’s “wildlife” (docents dressed in animal costumes) up close and end the evening with a cup of hot chocolate! Groups will leave at 15-minute intervals, and tours last approximately 75 minutes. The first group begins their tour at 5:30 pm. Kids are welcome to wear their costumes. Registration is required. Register now at poway.org/classes.
sunday, october 26- 8:00 to 11:00 am. Lake poway loop hike
Join docent Eric Brewer on a hike through the Reserve and around Lake Poway. Moderate 5.5 mile hike.
saturday, November 9- 9:00 to 11:00 AM Toretto trail maintenance
Tasks will include vegetation trimming at trail sides and cleaning signage. Bring garden gloves if you have them. Water and snacks will be provided!
Sunday, November 16- 9:00 aM. walk n talk series - celebrate national take a hike day
What better way to honor and appreciate our trails by going for a hike! Join Board Member Annie Ransom to explore and appreciate what Blue Sky has to offer.
Saturday, November 22- 8:00 am to 11:00 am. ramona dam power walk
Get your cardio on! Join Docent Eric Brewer for a quick-paced hike through Blue Sky Canyon and climb to beautiful Lake Ramona. Don’t worry, we won’t leave anyone behind, but having a reasonably good fitness level is recommended. It’s 4.6 miles round trip. Don’t forget to bring water.
friday, november 28- 8:00 to 11:00 AM. black friday in blue sky
Shrug the shopping and come join docent Celeste Larson for our traditional post-Thanksgiving Day hike to Ramona Dam. About 5 miles round trip, 800+ feet elevation gain, moderately strenuous.
saturday, december 6- 9:00 to 11:00 am. winter discovery Table
The season for conserving energy, hibernation and dormancy, Winter symbolizes nature’s resilience and adaptability.
Wednesday, december 31- 8:00 to 11:00 am. one last time for auld lang syne
This is the last official docent-led hike of the year. Join Celeste Larson for an interpretive 5.5 mile loop though Blue Sky and around Lake Poway. Bring a hat, water, and good cheer!