Join California Native Plant aficionado, Ed Piffard for a walk along the historic Mt. Helix Park's Yawkey Trail. This century-old nature park in La Mesa is a hidden gem and offers a peak at some great examples of native landscaping. Having won awards for his landscape designs, Ed has also advised the habitat restoration team at Mt. Helix Park for the past decade and offers special insights to gardening with California native plants. He has been helping people all over San Diego County rewild their yards to include key pollinator plants and include varieties that offer greenery all year around.

Join us for a fun evening with fellow park-lovers at Protector Brewery! Enjoy local brews, test your knowledge with national park trivia, enter to win fun door prizes, and hear a fascinating military history talk from a park volunteer. Best of all, a portion of every drink sold will be donated by Protector Brewery help protect the trails, tidepools, habitat, and history at Cabrillo National Monument.

In advance of National Park Week, register to join the National Park Foundation's next Inside the Parks virtual event!

CNMF Members are invited on an exclusive, guided moonlight walk along the Bayside Trail against the backdrop of the night sky, downtown, the bay, Coronado Island and the Pacific Ocean.  Witness the majestic Old Point Loma Lighthouse illuminated at night, enjoy a complimentary cup of hot cocoa and a stroll under the moonlit sky after hours in this exclusive member experience on Friday, April 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.   This is our most popular member event, so be sure to RSVP as spaces are limited.    Current CNMF membership and RSVP Confirmation email are required. Not sure if your membership is current? Contact Peggy Junker at peggy@cnmf.org or call (619) 312-7942.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.
No pets permitted. (Moon image by Dan Cool)

CNMF Members are invited on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Cabrillo National Monument Greenhouse.

Come by the San Diego REI store and say hi! CNMF will be tabling during the REI Co-op Member Print Shop Event. Stop by and enter the CNMF opportunity drawing for the chance to win a basket full of CNMF swag!REI members are eligible to receive one free, custom screen-printed item! If you are not yet a REI member, you can join online here. See you there!

CNMF and CABR NPS will be hosting booths at Mt. Helix nature day. Visit our table for coloring pages, Cabrillo trivia, and a photobooth. Explore the park to learn from other nature-minded organizations, witness a butterfly release, shop the native plant sale, join an ecosystem tour, and more!

Shuttles running from Grossmont High, 1100 Murray Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

Join CNMF and CABR NPS on February 1st at Love Your Wetlands Day, hosted at UC San Diego's Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay! Explore the reserve, learn about our coastal wetlands, and participate in activities for all ages.

CNMF is proud to sponsor Whale Watch Weekend and Intertidal Life Festival on January 11 from 9 am to 4 pm at Cabrillo National Monument.

Celebrating 75 years of land-based whale watching, the Cabrillo National Monument tradition began officially in 1955 when the park was declared a public venue for observing gray whales. Enjoy exhibitors and speakers from an array of backgrounds as they present on topics relevant to their work and the ongoing pursuit of healthy oceans and coasts as well as crafts and activities for all ages. Park staff and volunteers who will be stationed throughout the park to help visitors spot whales and explore the tidepools.

Sign up as a first-time CNMF member at the event or increase your current membership and enjoy a special gift!

CNMF Members are invited on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the San Diego Archeological Center this October 26 from 11 am to 1 pm. Join the San Diego Archeological Board President and archaeologist Dr. G. Timothy Gross for a one-hour tour of their lab and museum, then enjoy time to explore the museum and exhibits. Guests are also invited to bring a packed lunch to enjoy in the center’s picnic area with views of the San Pasqual valley. There are a limited number of spaces for this event.

RSVP by Oct. 24. A CNMF membership and RSVP email confirmation will be required.

CNMF members are invited to enjoy this popular event featuring stargazing with the San Diego Astronomy Association under the full-moon.

Conservation and Environnmental Stewardship Apprenticeship Program is a volunteer program at Cabrillo National Monument that connects female-identifying and nonbinary youth ages 13-18 to science at the park. With the guidance of female mentors, the youth engage in scientific research and science communication projects. As one of these capstone projects, the youth apprentices will present on their summer experience at Cabrillo National Monument.

Join us for a series of engaging presentations on the Old Point Loma Lighthouse by Karen Scanlon and Kim Fahlen, authors of the book Lighthouses of San Diego. Their extensive knowledge of lighthouses and San Diego history is sure to captivate you.

Featuring acclaimed jazz musician Gilbert Castellanos and musical guests from the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory

San Diego County is a biodiversity hotspot for both plants and pollinators. Patricia and Jess will be talking about native bees and the plants they depend on in the county and ways to support them in your backyard.

Join CNMF and the San Diego Astronomy Association for an evening at the Park.

A ranger lead walk down the Bayside Trail and stargazing will give members the chance to experience the magic of the Park under the full moon.