Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve

Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve Anstine Nature Preserve is an 11.6-acre wildlife sanctuary and native plant garden, owned and operated by San Diego Bird Alliance.

Anstine is free and open to the public on Saturdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. Please no pets, service dogs only.

06/09/2026

On June 18th we will be kicking off a new monthly event called Stewardship Thursday at Anstine.

On the third Thursday of the month at 8AM volunteers can assist with light stewardship projects that help care for the preserve and its native habitats.

After volunteering, participants are welcome to explore the trails on their own or with the Preserve Coordinator. ID books and binoculars will be available to borrow.

This is an opportunity to practice stewardship of natural spaces, and explore Anstine if you can't make it to our regular Saturday hours!

Learn more about upcoming events:

This Saturday's Anstine Preserve Projects will focus on the Riparian Trail as we remove invasive plants and make our tra...
06/04/2026

This Saturday's Anstine Preserve Projects will focus on the Riparian Trail as we remove invasive plants and make our trails more resilient against fire risk.

This work is supported by ATHLETIC BREWING COMPANY and the Two For The Trails grant to help us maintain Anstine's trails and make sure we are fire-prepared. Invasive plants not only crowd out native species but also increase fire risk by altering the landscape or contributing to fuel mass. Native plants help support the plant community as well as the critters that live there.

As we get into the warmer months some volunteer events will begin earlier at 8:30AM, see you then!
See upcoming events and register here: bit.ly/485ccsj

Native Pathways Org will be at Anstine Nature Preserve this Saturday (May 23rd) for a demonstration and workshop explori...
05/18/2026

Native Pathways Org will be at Anstine Nature Preserve this Saturday (May 23rd) for a demonstration and workshop exploring soaproot. Also known as amole or soap plant, from the Chlorogalum genus, it has a history intertwined with Native Americans.

Registration is $20 per person, and goes toward supporting Native Pathways and San Diego Bird Alliance.

Native Pathways supports Indigenous arts and cultural practices. Through public education and community development projects, Native Pathways uplifts Native American artists, cultural bearers, educators and creative professionals. They create community engaged spaces and programs that empower everyone to build resilient futures through ancestral wisdom.

See more details and future events at Anstine here: bit.ly/485ccsj

San Diego Bird Alliance Birdathon 2026 ends on May 10th, consider joining a team or flying solo to help us meet our fund...
05/07/2026

San Diego Bird Alliance Birdathon 2026 ends on May 10th, consider joining a team or flying solo to help us meet our fundraising goal of $55,000. Anstine Nature Preserve is often visited by Green Herons and Mountain Chickadees if you're looking to add to your eBird list, we are open Saturdays from 9am to 4pm.

Ways to participate:
> Join a team - Get out there and go birding with others on a San Diego Bird Alliance-organized team with a local team leader
> Start a team - Band together with friends, coworkers, etc., pick a fun team name, and combine forces for good!
> Participate on your own or with family and friends
> Support one of our Birdathon teams by making a donation in their honor
> Make a direct donation to San Diego Bird Alliance

Learn more and participate here: sandiegobirdalliance.org/joinourflock/birdathon.html

Green Heron photo by: HSJ

Most of us are familiar with our daytime pollinators like bees and butterflies, but did you know we also have nighttime ...
05/04/2026

Most of us are familiar with our daytime pollinators like bees and butterflies, but did you know we also have nighttime pollinators like moths and bats?
Explore Anstine Nature Preserve after sunset as we celebrate San Diego Pollinator Week this Friday (May 8th) from 7 to 9pm. We will learn from the experts and keep an eye (and ear) out for any bats, bugs, and birds that may be visiting!

This free event has limited space so consider registering today!
See more details and future events at Anstine here: bit.ly/485ccsj

04/16/2026

Anstine Nature Preserve will be closing early this Saturday the 18th. The preserve will be open to the public from 9am to 12pm. You can come check out the San Diego Bird Alliance booth at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Earth Day Festival that day from 10am to 3pm!

Can't wait to get back to Anstine? Join us on Wednesday the 22nd for Earth Day and invasive plant removal.

We will return to our normal hours next Saturday the 25th (9am to 4pm) when we will also host a BioBlitz event.

Learn more and register for our upcoming events at

Address

2437 Hutchison Street
Vista, CA
92084

Opening Hours

9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18582737800

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