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.

Monday, january 27- 9:00 AM. Hiking for fun and fitness

Hiking is one of the best things you can do for your health. What better way to meet new friends, de-stress, connect with nature, and get into shape? Distance and elevation will gradually increase over six Monday mornings in January and February. This is Hike 3. All fitness levels welcomed. Meet in the parking lot. Registration is not required.

sunday, February 2- 8:00 AM. Wagging tails walk

Bring your dog and join docent Anna Gateley-Staton for a walk in Blue Sky. Bring treats and water! Dogs must be leashed.

Monday, february 3- 9:00 AM. Hiking for fun and fitness

Hiking is one of the best things you can do for your health. What better way to meet new friends, de-stress, connect with nature, and get into shape? Distance and elevation will gradually increase over six Monday mornings in January and February. This is Hike 4. All fitness levels welcomed. Meet in the parking lot. Registration is not required.

Saturday, February 8- 9:00 AM. walk and talk series: Rocks, Water and Soils of Blue Sky

Join ecosystem scientist Susan Riha to learn about the role of rocks, water and soils in the formation of the landscape of Blue Sky and how this landscape relates to the habitats of Blue Sky.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 - 9:00 AM. PRE-SUPER BOWL HIKE!

Join docent Eric Brewer on a hike through Blue Sky and around Lake Poway. Moderate 5.5 mi.

Monday, february 10- 9 AM. Hiking for fun and fitness

Hiking is one of the best things you can do for your health. What better way to meet new friends, de-stress, connect with nature, and get into shape? Distance and elevation will gradually increase over six Monday mornings in January and February. This is Hike 5. All fitness levels welcomed. Meet in the parking lot. Registration is not required.

sunday, february 16 - 8:00 am. count the birds in blue sky’s backyard

It’s the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend. Join docent Celeste Larson to see how many winged residents we can find in our reserve. Two or three miles, easy pace.

Monday, february 17- 9 AM. Hiking for fun and fitness

Hiking is one of the best things you can do for your health. What better way to meet new friends, de-stress, connect with nature, and get into shape? Distance and elevation will gradually increase over six Monday mornings in January and February. This is Hike 6. All fitness levels welcomed. Meet in the parking lot. Registration is not required.

sunday, march 2- 8:00 am. Wagging tails walk

Bring your dog and join docent Anna Gateley-Staton for a walk in Blue Sky. Bring treats and water! Dogs must be leashed.

saturday, march 15 - 9:00 am. Plants and habitats

Join docent Eric Brewer on a slow-paced interpretive plants and habitats tour of our beautiful canyon.

sunday, march 16. 9:00 - 11:00 AM. spring discovery table

Stop by to welcome in the spring and talk with Friends of Blue Sky.

thursday, march 20 - 8:00 am. bring in spring around the lake!

Vernal equinox occurs at 2:01 am today! Come out and observe the seasonal changes in our habitat and enjoy some lovely vantage points on an interpretive hike from Blue Sky around Poway Lake with docent Celeste Larson. Moderate 5.5 mi.

Sunday, March 30- 6:00 AM. Blue sky annual bird count

Sign up at friendsofblueskycanyon@gmail.com. Everyone is very welcome and no experience is needed. Our leaders need assistance spotting and counting!