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July 2025 Newsletter: Play at Cabrillo
Discover what’s happening at Cabrillo National Monument this summer! Our latest newsletter features exciting upcoming events, including our signature fundraising event, Cabrillo Under the Stars, and Cheers for Cabrillo, a casual brewery trivia night benefiting CNMF. Catch up on the incredible work of our TPERP volunteers during a recent tidepool cleanup, helping protect this unique coastal habitat. Plus, we’re thrilled to share the announcement of a new National Park Foundation grant that will further support conservation, education, and visitor programs at San Diego’s only national park. Don’t miss out on ways to connect, learn, and explore!
Running with Purpose: AFC Half and Cabrillo National Monument Foundation
Every August, thousands of runners begin their 13.1-mile journey at Cabrillo National Monument—but this race is about more than scenic views. Thanks to a long-standing partnership with In Motion Events, the AFC Half Marathon & 5K helps support science education, habitat restoration, and the preservation of San Diego’s only national park. When you run with purpose, you help protect the place where it all begins.
Your Spring Birding Guide: 5 Birds to Spot at Cabrillo National Monument
Spring is one of the peak times for birdwatching at Cabrillo National Monument. Every year, millions of migratory birds pass through this vital stopover site, using the park’s unique mix of coastal sage scrub, rocky shorelines, and open skies to rest and refuel. The park is also home to numerous resident bird species, some of which become more vocal and active in the springtime. In this guide, you’ll discover five birds to look for this season—plus tips on when to visit, what to bring, and where to spot everything from warblers to raptors. Whether you're a longtime birder or just starting out, this spring birding guide will help you experience the beauty and biodiversity of Cabrillo like never before.
Tidepools Under Pressure: How TPERP Volunteers Protect, Educate, and Restore Cabrillo National Monument’s Intertidal Zone
When visitors descend to the tidepools at Cabrillo National Monument, they step into one of the park’s most extraordinary and fragile ecosystems. Cabrillo’s intertidal zone draws upward of 350,000 visitors every year, but with popularity comes real impact. That’s where TPERP comes in—for nearly 30 years, this team of dedicated volunteers has been on the front lines of tidepool protection, education, and restoration. Read on to learn more about their work, and how you support TPERP as a CNMF donor.
Restoring Habitats and Protecting Biodiversity: A Look Inside the Native Plant Greenhouse at Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument is a living ecosystem shaped by conservation efforts, scientific research, and passionate individuals dedicated to protecting its precious biodiversity. One of the most vital restoration efforts happens behind the scenes at the Native Plant Greenhouse, where park staff, interns, and volunteers work tirelessly to grow and reintroduce hundreds of native species throughout the park. Take a look inside the greenhouse, and learn more about how CNMF supports vital conservation projects at the Cabrillo National Monument.