These links provide information about special events occurring at Cabrillo.
Weed Warriors: Celebrate CISAW (California Invasive Species Action Week)!
Where: Meet us at the top of the Bayside Trail. When: From 9:00 - 11:45 am, choose any of the dates below.
Saturday, June 1st – It’s also National Trails Day!
Tuesday, June 4th
Thursday, June 6th
Saturday, June 8th
RSVP recommended at cabr_volunteers@nps.gov. During severe weather, this event may be cancelled.
June 1st – June 9th is California Invasive Species Action Week!
Want to be part of the movement?
Help the native plants of San Diego’s only national park grow and thrive! Volunteer with us as we remove invasive species and restore hiking trails.
Join the Weed Warriors (habitat restoration) team in removing invasive plants that threaten the park’s native habitat and its beautiful hiking trails. No special skills or knowledge needed. We will teach you!
Please wear long pants, a long-sleeve shirt, closed-toe shoes, and a hat—don’t forget sunscreen and a water bottle! RSVP recommended at cabr_volunteers@nps.gov for fee-free volunteer entry details.
If you love native plants and would enjoy a free day at the park, then mark your calendars for these special volunteer sessions!
Suitable for ages 12 and up, with adult supervision. Minors under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Read More on Volunteer.gov
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.
The bunker can't be opened if there is inclement weather. Check with the Visitor Center for the latest schedule.
Searchlight Shelter (Saturdays)
From 10 am to 12 pm on the Bayside Trail, volunteers give park visitors the opportunity to view a 60-inch-high intensity carbon arc searchlight up close. The searchlight was built in 1941 and the shelter in which it is housed was built in 1918. This searchlight, along with others placed throughout the San Diego Harbor, provided a vital part of the United States Army’s overall defense against “sea-borne” attacks.
Check with the Visitor Center for the latest schedule.
Weed Warriors (Open Drop-In Volunteer Session)
When:
Thursdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
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:
Do you want to help our park, and our planet, but not sure where to start? Are you interested in an easy, de-stressing volunteer opportunity? Want to learn more about our park’s coastal sage habitat?
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.
**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.
Nature Walk: Join one of our expert volunteers to explore the flora and fauna of the park. This 45 minute to 1-hour walk will give you insights as to why San Diego County is the most bio-diverse in the continental US. Meet animals and plants and find out how the natives of San Diego, the Kumeyaay, used the landscape resources. The walk includes a stop at the Cabrillo Monument for a spectacular view of the Bay and ends at the whale lookout, where an equally stunning ocean panorama can be enjoyed. From there guests can choose different activities, including a visit of the light house, a hike down the Bayside trail or a tour of the Military History Museum. Don't miss this opportunity to discover San Diego's "true nature!"
*Although we do our best, programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice.