What we’re about
We set up this group so that families and individuals could discover and explore some of the best natural places in and around Southwest Riverside County. Our associated organization is the Santa Margarita Group of the Sierra Club. Our goal is to give people of all ages and capabilities a chance to learn about nature and come to love it as we do. The cost to participate is free, or just the price of entry to our venue, and we ask for a donation of two dollars per family to maintain this website.
We'll also post details of our monthly speakers, held at 6:30pm on the second Thursday of every month, and our local hikes which are open to everybody. (You don't have to be a Sierra Club member to join in!)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Hike the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve--docent-ledSanta Margarita Ecological Reserve - South Field Station, Fallbrook, CA
The Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve offers docent-led hikes every year. There are four different types of hikes offered for the season. See the schedule below.
Nov. 10th will be the Gorge Hike.
You can go to the website for descriptions and registration: fsp.sdsu.edu/hikes
The Gorge Hike is 6.5 miles and moderate difficulty.Hike Date & Sign-Up Link Hike Information Flyer
Sunday, November 10, 2024 Gorge Hike
Saturday, November 16, 2024 Chaparral Hike
Saturday, November 30, 2024 View Loop Trail
Sunday, December 8, 2024 Bird Walk, South Side
Sunday, January 5, 2025 Gorge Hike
Saturday, January 25, 2025 Chaparral Hike
See website for more hiking dates in 2025For questions about hikes, please email Beth Cobb at smerdocenthikes@gmail.com