Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve

08/29/2026

It's a warm one today! With the Extreme Heat Warning and temperatures over 95°F, Anstine Nature Preserve will be closing early today (8/29/26).

We hope to see you next Saturday for the monthly Anstine Preserve Projects from 8:30 to 11:30am, sign-up online and see upcoming events at bit.ly/AnstineNPEvents

08/23/2026

Save the date for Saturday, September 5th for our next Anstine Preserve Projects event! The goals for the event include fire clearance and trail maintenance around the new Anstine Nature Center. Register online and see more events at bit.ly/AnstineNPEvents

08/21/2026

In July, Anstine Nature Preserve held an Anstine After Sunset event where visitors observed bats zipping overhead and a variety of nocturnal invertebrates like this Prionus californicus (as well as a multitude of spiders!)

Next Friday, August 28th, we invite you to experience Anstine After Sunset again as we loop the trails and investigate what insects are visiting our "moth sheet" setup.

Event space is currently full but you can learn more and see future events at bit.ly/AnstineNPEvents

08/14/2026

Next Thursday, August 20th, is Stewardship Thursday at Anstine!

Every third Thursday of the month join us at 8am while we work on light stewardship projects, then feel free to explore the preserve until 11am.

The Anstine Coordinator will be happy to answer any questions about the preserve, the trails, and the local flora and fauna you may encounter.

See upcoming events & more details about this one at bit.ly/AnstineNPEvents

07/30/2026

There is no Anstine Preserve Projects event scheduled for this Saturday, August 1st. Anstine Nature Preserve will be open for our usual hours 9am to 4pm; if temperatures reach over 95°F the preserve will close early.

Some birds may be harder to see on hot days as they take shelter in the brush, but keep an eye out for hidden gems like this green lynx spider (Peucetia viridans) camouflaging on California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum).

07/14/2026

We can't wait for this workshop this Saturday at Anstine Nature Preserve!
Registration is closed but keep an eye on the San Diego Bird Alliance calendar for future events.

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07/05/2026

This Friday, experience Anstine After Sunset as we loop the trails and investigate what insects are visiting our "moth sheet" setup.

In May we observed wrestling bull frogs, orbweavers in their webs, and several bat species swooping overhead at our San Diego Pollinator Week event. Now let's find out what we'll see in the middle of summer!

Space is limited so reserve your spot and learn more at bit.ly/485ccsj

Photos by Melissa St. John

06/30/2026

Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve

06/29/2026

Anstine Nature Preserve will be closed for the 4th of July this Saturday. We'll see you next week!

06/25/2026

Have you visited the Anstine pond recently? The tule and cattails are growing fast!

This Saturday, join us for a Cattail Cleanup as part of our Anstine Preserve Projects. Staff and volunteers will trim back vegetation so that the view if the pond stays open. Bring your questions about the pond's critters and clothes you aren't afraid to get dirty!

For more details and registration visit bit.ly/485ccsj