Salton Sea State Recreation Area

01/09/2026

Join us for Bird Fest 2026 and a guided caravan tour to birding hot spots along the eastern shore of the Salton Sea led by expert birders!
Link to registration: https://secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F29196

Link to more information: https://seaanddesert.org/
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Date 1/17/2026 7:30am-3pm Begins at Salton Sea State Recreation Area and ends at Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge
Bombay Beach, California
Imperial County Historical Society/Pioneers' Museum Imperial Valley Desert Museum Sea & Desert Interpretive Association/Friends of Salton Sea SRASan Diego Bird AlliancePicacho State Recreation AreaIndio Hills Palms State Park Property

01/03/2026

Join us for the annual Salton Sea Bird Festival!

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Salton Sea Bird Festival: Salton Sea State Recreation Area
01/17/2026
100-225 State Park Road
North Shore, CA 92254
Bird walks, talks, sunset viewing, and photography classes
$7 entry fee to the state recreation area
QR code links to event registration https://secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F29195
San Diego Bird Alliance
Sea & Desert Interpretive Association/Friends of Salton Sea SRA

11/19/2025

Are you eager to explore the diverse ecology of the Coachella Valley, contribute to environmental solutions, and build community through the joy of birding? The⁣ Audubon California - El Salton Sea Program is here for you!
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This transformative program is designed to inspire, educate, and empower individuals passionate about the Salton Sea and desert conservation. Through hands-on learning, immersive field trips, and community engagement, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to advocate for this unique ecosystem and its communities.⁣
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The program’s mission is to foster a safe, inclusive environment where participants can explore their passions, join a supportive community dedicated to making a difference, and develop the skills to address climate change impacts on the Salton Sea region and California desert habitats.⁣

Are you ready to explore the Coachella Valley’s diverse ecology, contribute to real solutions, and build community through the joy of birding? 💧🐦 The Salton Sea Leadership Program (SSLP) is for you.⁣
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This transformative program inspires, educates, and empowers people passionate about the Salton Sea and desert conservation. Through hands-on learning, immersive field trips, and community engagement, participants gain the skills to advocate for this unique ecosystem and its communities.⁣
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SSLP’s mission is to foster a safe, inclusive space where participants can explore their passions, join a supportive community, and develop tools to address climate impacts in the Salton Sea region and California’s desert habitats.⁣
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👉 Learn about eligibility, activities, and participant benefits at the link in our comments. 🗓️ Applications for the 2026 SSLP cohort are due November 28, 2025.⁣
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07/11/2025

Join Audubon and the Salton Sea SRA on July 26th for some nighttime activities at Salton Sea. For further details and registration, please visit: bit.ly/moth-night

06/10/2025

Join us this Friday, June 13 for some night sky viewing for California State Parks Week. More information at castateparksweek.org.

02/18/2025

Join us for a Bird and Ecology Walks at the State Recreation Area.
Saturdays at 10 am in February and March.
Day Use Fees apply: $7 per vehicle/$5 for seniors

02/04/2025

Join us for a Bird and Ecology Walk at the State Recreation Area.
Sunday, February 16 at 9:00 am
Day Use Fees apply: $7 per vehicle/$5 for seniors

01/16/2025

Join us this Saturday for our annual Salton Sea Bird Festival at the State Recreation Area! 🪶
We will have activities for the whole family including interpretive bird walks, presentations, a kids build-a-birdhouse, lunches, snacks and more. There's still time to register: https://secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/np/clients/sandiegobirdalliance/event.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&event=11500

Photo by J. Phillips

01/09/2025

Join us for the 2025 Salton Sea Bird Festival! January 18, 2025.
Registration: https://secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/np/clients/sandiegobirdalliance/event.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&event=11500

09/12/2024

Stop by the Visitor Center on Saturday, September 14 (9 am - 3 pm) for guided biodiversity walks at the recreation area. There is a lot to discover in the desert!

🌿 Celebrate California Biodiversity Day with us from Sept. 7-15! 🌊

Join California State Parks for a weeklong celebration filled with over 100 exciting events statewide. From scenic hikes and water adventures to fun virtual experiences and a friendly Bioblitz competition, there’s something for everyone!
Learn more here 👉 parks.ca.gov/BiodiversityDay2024

Let’s celebrate and protect California's biodiversity together! 🚣🌳📸