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Sat Apr 18 9:00am - 12:00pm
Los Penasquitos Ranch House
12122 Canyonside Park Dr., San Diego, CA 92129
Join rangers for an introduction to trail running! Connect with other trail runners and aspiring trail runners at this BEGINNER-FRIENDLY event, showcasing the flat, shady, “choose-your-own-adventure” vibes of PQ Canyon.
This run will be hosted by Ranger Alex, an advanced trail runner with experience running ultra marathons in all terrains with distances ranging from 50k to 50 miles. Alex believes that everyone can run much longer than they believe is possible. Whether you are looking to take the leap from pavement to dirt or you want to lace up your trainers for the first time, we are excited to host you.
Please RSVP to participate: (619) 479-1832 or SpringValleyCommunityCenter@sdcounty.ca.gov
Please wear appropriate clothing and sun protection including shoes (road running shoes are fine). Bring water (500 ml-1 liter is sufficient).
Inclement weather may cancel; call ahead.
Sat Apr 25 9:00am - 11:30 am
Ramona Grasslands Preserve
17278 Highland Valley Road, Ramona, CA 92065
Join us for a walk through the heart of the Ramona Grasslands Preserve and learn about how peoples have long used many of the familiar native plants of the area for food, medicine, dyes, construction materials, tools and ceremony. This is an easy 3.3- mile hike with minimal elevation gain. We’ll take pauses along the way to talk about different plants, animals and local history.
What is Women in the Wild?
Women in the Wild is a program that is designed to teach outdoor skills in a fun, nurturing and non-competitive environment. Experiences are educational and interactive – building confidence and a sense of community while fostering new appreciation for our region’s parks, preserves and diverse recreational opportunities.
Our mission is to encourage women to spend more time in nature through education, training and experiences that empower them to make outdoor recreation a way of life.
Our vision is to bring women closer to nature, and to each other, through recreation, collaboration and accomplishment.
Research shows women are interested, and see value, in outdoor experiences, but sometimes barriers stand in their way of spending as much time in nature as they'd like. The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation is reversing that trend.
Women in the Wild experiences are planned for women, by female staff members. With events ranging from backpacking to bouldering and hiking to camping, we're opening new avenues for conversation, connection and collaboration.
Take a risk, tackle a trail, show society what it looks like to play
like a girl… Join us as we embark on this adventure together!
Women in the Wild is proudly sponsored by the San Diego County Parks Society . Your support helps make programs like this possible, connecting our community to the joys of nature and the outdoors. Make a donation and Support San Diego County Parks!
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