32 San Diego Reader March 30, 2017


ROAM-O-RAMA San Diego Outdoors with the Museum Canyoneers


UCSD ECOLOGICAL PARK LOOP Discover a hidden treasure on the university campus


Distance from downtown San Diego: approximately 15 miles. Allow 25 minutes of driving time (La Jolla). Take I-5 N to exit 29 for Genesee Avenue. Turn left onto Genesee. After 1.0 mile, turn left onto N. Torrey Pines Road. After 0.3 mile, turn left onto UCSD Northpoint Driveway. Continue onto Hopkins Drive. Turn right onto Voigt Lane to park in Hopkins Parking Structure or left for street parking. Obey parking permit rules. This hike is best done on weekends, holidays, or outside business hours, as it can be challenging to find parking on campus. It is easier to find street parking before 10 a.m. on the weekends. Hiking length: A 1.8-mile loop with the option of extending to 2.4 miles. Difficulty: Moderate, with 150 ft. elevation gain/loss. No dogs allowed. No facilities.


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sary of the Dia de la Mujer exhibit, we will have a conversation with author Aureliano García about his recent book La Coronela. It is also a good time to visit the exhibit Back to Basics. Thursday, March 30, 6pm; free. Front, 147 W. San Ysidro Boulevard. (SAN YSIDRO)


ANIMAL FRIENDS


Butterfly Jungle Each spring the Safari Park’s Hidden Jungle rain forest greenhouse is filled with 10,000 exotic butterflies of all col- ors and sizes, and guests can walk among them, take photos, and learn different species using a butterfly identification guide. If you wear bright colors, a few might just perch on you to take a closer look. Free with park admission, $42 children, $52 adult. San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road. (ESCONDIDO)


UCSD Ecological Park shows the remainders of a eucalyptus grove that was abandoned around 1950. N


estled on the north end of the UCSD campus, the trail through the Ecological Park is a true


hidden treasure. The trail meanders through sec- tions of the university’s planted Eucalyptus Grove and the Ecological Reserve, which contains many native plants, birds, and reptiles. Enter the Ecological Park at the corner of Voigt


Drive and Hopkins Drive, and nearly immediately bear right along the trail paralleling Voigt Drive. Numerous sugar-gum trees (Eucalyptus cladocalyx) provide shade along the early section of the trail. This species is native to Australia and was origi- nally planted by the City of San Diego around 1910


in anticipation of the trees serving as a valuable lumber source for the growing, yet tree-depauperate San Diego region. This is a particularly fast-growing species of eucalyptus that also resprouts after a harvest, making it seem ideal for railroad ties and other uses. However, the wood quality proved to be poor quality, in part due to this species hav- ing an optimal water requirement of about double the annual mean in San Diego. Hence, the city abandoned the groves around 1950. Since that time, the original plantings have been replaced on a wider spaced grid. The Eucalyptus Grove on UCSD’s campus is an identified overwintering site for the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), making the con- servation of this area impor- tant in the future despite general trends of reduced biodiversity within stands of eucalyptus as compared to native vegetation. Stay on the wide dirt path


that follows the canyon edge around the whole area. Once you emerge from under the sugar-gum canopy, start to notice many native lemon- adeberry (Rhus integrifolia) shrubs. You are now in the Ecological Reserve sec- tion of the Ecological Park. This area is dominated by Diegan coastal sage scrub vegetation and contains sen- sitive species, such as the short-leaf dudleya (Dudleya brevifolia), which occurs only within the La Jolla and Del Mar areas and nowhere else


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North County Aviculturists North County Aviculturists Pet Bird Owners and Breeders meet on the first Saturday of each month. Share your ideas and bring your questions to our discussion. We have many experts and members with years of experience in avicul- ture. Saturday, April 1, 7pm; free. Vista Masonic Lodge #687, 761 Eucalyptus Avenue. (VISTA)


ART


Artist Talk: Edge of the Ocean Artists Evgeniya Golik (Evgola), Brennan Hubbell, Alex Miller, and Christina Ilene Thomas will speak about their work on display at the gallery and discuss their process and inspiration. Refreshments served at 6:30pm. Talk will begin promptly at 6:45pm. Parking is most available at the Park It on Market parking structure at 614 Market St. Thursday, March 30, 6:30pm; free. Sparks Gallery, 530 Sixth Avenue. (DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO)


Coffee and Conversation with OMA Artist Alliance Socialize with fellow artists, enjoy drinks and snacks, learn more about the com- munity, and explore exhibitions at OMA for free. Sunday, April 2, 12pm; free. Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way. (OCEANSIDE)


Iris Scott: Solo Art Show A solo exhibition of oil finger painting art- ist, Iris Scott. The show introduces new original paintings and new Artist Proof Prints. The collection includes impressionist landscapes and portraits, her iconic “Shakin’ Dogs,” and numerous realist and surrealist compositions. Iris Scott (b.1984) is a finger painting artist based in New York City, Brooklyn. Sunday, April 2, 6pm; free. Adel- man Fine Art, 1980 Kettner Boule- vard Ste. 40. (LITTLE ITALY)


La Coronela by Aureliano Gar- cía As part of the tenth anniver-


Latin American Art Festival An annual event with outdoor exhibits, painting, sculpture, photography, and printmaking as well as folk art, crafts, performances, and the culi- nary arts of Latin American coun- tries. It is the only festival of its kind in Southern California, with over 70 visual artists from Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States, Latin-inspired beer and exclusive wines from the Baja region, continuous perfor- mances by young musicians, danc- ers, and singers on stage, a fash- ion show from InnovaModa with emerging clothing designers from Tijuana, and a Children’s Creative Play Area. LAAF, Latin American Art Festival, is a collaboration with government, museums, and non- profit organizations of both sides of the border. Saturday, April 1, 11am; Sunday, April 2, 11am; free. Casa Valencia Galleria Baja, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., Barracks 16 #101. (LIBERTY STATION)


Michelle D. Ferrera: Open- ing Reception San Diego artist Michelle D. Ferrera, one of three artists awarded a solo exhibition opportunity by the City of Encini- tas, hosts an opening reception to commence her exhibition of new work along with the release of her recent self-publication. The exhibition runs March 9 to May 4. Ferrera brings the experiences she writes about in her journals to life, creating snapshots of self portraits representing her dreams, nightmares, failures, celebrations, and sometimes a combination of it all. Drawn with a #2 mechani- cal pencil, each series are based on emotions and life at the cur- rent moment. The simplicity of working with pencil and wood fosters the comfort necessary to create such intimate moments and poses. Friday, March 31, 6pm; free. Encinitas City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Avenue. (ENCINITAS)


Salvador Torres: The Birth of Corn The Birth of Corn: An Evening with Salvador Torres Art Exhibition. By world renowned muralist/artist Salvador Torres with musical performance and narrated slideshow of the renais- sance of Chicano Park Aztlan and the history of Logan Heights/Barrio Logan. Friday, March 31, 5pm; free. Mesheeka Art Gallery, 2113 Logan. (BARRIO LOGAN)


St. Mark’s Art Show This all-media show on the theme “It Is Good” is open for free public viewing every Saturday. It is in the church sanctuary and includes 62 art works by 42 local artists. More information or to make an appoint- ment for another time: 858-273- 1480. Saturdays, 10am; through Saturday, April 15, free. St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 3502 Clairemont Drive. (CLAIREMONT)


BEER


Abnormal Beer Company’s Anniversary Party Guests can head to The Cork & Craft to cel- ebrate Abnormal Beer Company’s 2nd year. Casual counter bites from Executive Chef Scott Cannon, a special anniversary tap list from Abnormal Beer Co. and guest brew- eries, a DJ, and swag are in store for party-goers. Saturday, April 1, 11am; Cork and Craft, 16990 Via Tazon #123. (RANCHO BERNARDO)


Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival This festival returns for its fifth year. Taking place throughout two levels of The Abbey, a historic 10,000 square-foot venue, this event showcases San Diego brew- eries, Bankers Hill restaurants, and pop-up galleries from local artists. A ticket gets you pours from 15 brew- eries including Resident Brewing, Thorn St., Hillcrest Brewing, Karl Strauss, Gordon Biersch, Pizza Port, Coronado Brewing Co., and Pure Project. Food served by Bankers Hill restaurants including Cucina Urbana, The Corner Drafthouse, Mister A’s, Wet Stone Wine Bar, Barrio Star, Pizzicato, Hornblower, and others. In partnership with the San Diego Brewers Guild. Friday, March 31, 6pm; $25-$30. Abbey, 2825 Fifth Avenue. (HILLCREST)


Barre + Brew Join us for another edition of Barre + Brew at Mission Brewery. Bring your yoga mat! Enjoy $2 off your first beer after class. What perfect way to start off the weekend, with a workout and craft beer! Brought to you by The Dailey Method and Mission Brew- ery. Use the promo code BREW for a discount. Saturday, April 1, 11am; $5. Mission Brewery, 1441 L Street. (EAST VILLAGE)


Intro to Homebrewing Learn the basics of making beer at home. We will cover basic equipment needs, as well as ingredients, and how they come together so you can make some awesome home- brewed beer. Designed for begin- ning through intermediate brew- ers. Learn key terms, overview of the ingredients and what they contribute, and how different beer styles are created. Saturday, April 1, 10am; $20. The Homebrewer, 2911 El Cajon Boulevard. (NORTH PARK)


SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Craft Beer & Food Festival Set sail for SeaWorld San Diego’s Seven Seas Craft Beer and Food Festival, tak- ing place every weekend in April. Waves of flavor will tantalize the taste buds with gourmet offerings created by SeaWorld San Diego’s Executive Chef Axel Dirolf and his team. With culinary destinations throughout the park, guests will be able to sample nearly 60 differ- ent food choices with international cuisine representing France, Latin America, the Caribbean, and more. Plus, more than 80 craft beers along with a dozen wine selections from California will be paired with fresh cuisine featuring local, sustainable ingredients, and unique signature flavors from around the world. Sat- urday, April 1, 10am; Sunday, April 2, 10am; $73-$93. SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Drive. (MISSION BEACH)


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