Upcoming events
New Year New Plants: Community Planting Event
The EPIC D4Y groups are officially launching their prototypes, many of which are community events open to youth, families, and friends!
Back in July of 2025, Interns Lucinda A., Mayumi L., Apprentice Kate W., and facilitators Sam and Paul Wynns, ran an inaugural three-day symposium, EPIC D4Y (Efficient, Precise, Innovative, Collaborative Design for Youth) for high schoolers! During this immersive experience, participants gained new, innovative skills which the students ultimately implemented to solve problems in their community.
So, what kind of problems are these youth addressing? Drumroll, please…🥁
GETTING YOUTH OUTSIDE MORE TO BENEFIT FROM THE HEALING POWERS OF NATURE! 🌿🌎
EPIC D4Y will kick off its first prototype event, New Year, New Plants, on Sunday, January 4th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, marking the first of many youth-designed events to come!
🌱New Year, New Plants: Community Planting Event
This hands-on restoration event where the interns from Inspired Movement (D4Y group #3), their friends, and EcoLogik youth apprentices are teaming up with the San Diego River Park Foundation to plant native species along the river and kick off the year with purpose. Participants will enjoy the fun, community-building energy of restoring a local habitat together while making a real, lasting impact on the health of the local ecosystem. All tools and supplies will be provided, including a light breakfast to fuel the morning. This event is made possible thanks to generous sponsorship from the San Diego Foundation and the EPIC D4Y programming by the EcoLogik Institute.
Join us—click the link below to learn more! 👇
3D Printing Workshop
Date: February 12, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location: Mission Valley Branch Library (2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108)
Description: Ever wanted to learn how to 3D print? Discover how to create a model of some of the animals we find in the Cabrillo tidepools.
Audience: Ages 10 and up!
Fee: Free!
Whale Festival 2025
Date: January 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Cabrillo National Monument - 1800 Cabrillo Memorial DriveSan Diego, CA, 92106 United States
Description: Join us as we celebrate the Gray Whale migration with fun activities, information, and more!
Audience: For All Ages!
Cost: Park Admission
Youth Artist Showcase
The EcoLogik Institute, in partnership with Forever Balboa Park and the Fleet Science Center, presents the:
Youth Artist Showcase on Sunday, November 3 at 3 - 6pm at Balboa Park.
Biologgers with EcoLogik
Recommended age: 9-15. How can computer programming help with wildlife conservation? Conduct an experiment with technology that helps scientists understand how temperature changes can affect animal health. Registration Required.
Junior Scientist Day 2024 at Cabrillo National Monument
Calling all Junior Scientists! On this National Public Lands Day, join an epic quest to learn about the science and engineering that make your national parks so special from real scientists and engineers! Earn a special Junior Scientist Badge as your reward.
Biodiversity Snapshot with EcoLogik
Recommended age: 9-15. Scientists can’t be everywhere at once, so it’s important to crowdsource science! Learn how you can contribute to scientific discoveries using tools many of us have in the palm of our hands. Registration Required.
Camera Traps with EcoLogik
Recommended age 9-15. How do scientists monitor the park when they aren’t around? Explore technology that enables scientists to learn about the ecosystem and try your hand at using this tech yourself. Registration Required.
3D Printing with EcoLogik
Ever wanted to learn how to 3D print? Discover how to create a model of some of the animals we find in the Cabrillo tidepools. Registration Required. Recommended age 9-15.
Naturally Speaking - Youth Apprentice Summer Projects
Come hear from the EcoLogik Youth Apprentices about their Summer Capstone Projects in this fun edition of Naturally Speaking!
Radio Telemetry with EcoLogik
What is Radio Telemetry? Learn how scientists track animals in the wild through radio signals, and what that data can tell us about an ecosystem by mapping your findings.
Recommended for ages 9-15.
GENIUS IN THE HOUSE
The AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors Program is a key element of the IF/THEN® Initiative designed to further women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by empowering current innovators and inspiring the next generation of pioneers.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS BIOBLITZ
Do you like fantasy role-playing games, books, or movies? What about dressing up in costume or cosplay? Would you like to contribute to science and preserve and protect species? Join IF/THEN Ambassdors, Cosplay for Science, the LA Zoo, the CESAP apprentices, and crew from Forever Balboa Park for this pop-up event!