Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
A plethora of native wildflower species are showing off their colors and variable shapes in pockets throughout the San Dieguito River Park. While we generally admire these flowers for their unique visible displays they are so much more than just their looks. Native wildflowers are performing a number of essential functions and roles within their… Read More »
The San Dieguito Monthly Bird count had a very good count for April despite, or perhaps because of, the COVID restrictions. They had a total of 122 species and high numbers of many species. For example, 129 Common Yellowthroats! Just goes to show you how happy nature is when all the humans are locked up… Read More »
San Dieguito River Park Volunteer Training November 2, 2019 / 1pm-3pm / Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead / 12655 Sunset Dr. Escondido, CA 92025 Become a Sikes Adobe Docent or Dust Devil! If you have a special interest in historical education, come be a docent at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead. Docents help convey what the pioneer farm experience… Read More »
In 2015, the San Dieguito River Park acquired 2 passenger vans and officially launched the Watershed Explorer Program. The program offers 5-day fieldtrips throughout the San Dieguito Watershed. Youths can enjoy the adventures and experiences to places such as: Volcan Mountain, Lake Sutherland, the San Diego Archaelogical Center, Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, Lake Hodges and… Read More »
2014 would provide some great learning opportunities within the San Dieguito River Valley. Our executive director at the time Dick Bobertz along with Poway City Councilman Jim Cunningham and San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy board member Bill Simmons were finishing the final segment of their more than 72-mile trek of the Coast to Crest Trail… Read More »
2003 marked my third year working for the San Dieguito River Park. I started out in 2000 working as a contracted Ranger Aide/ Maintenance worker and progressed to a full time Ranger later that year. As the park continued to grow and purchase the land needed to build the Coast to Crest Trail, we were… Read More »
In the year 2001, the San Dieguito River Park was identified as a State Wildlife Corridor linkage by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. If you go to the California Parks website today, you will see the Coast to Crest Trail is a highlighted corridor on the Southern California map. The San Dieguito River… Read More »
In 1999, the San Dieguito River Park JPA was celebrating its 10th anniversary, and there were so many active projects. The River Park had just been awarded a $3 million grant to fund the design and construction of the bicycle/pedestrian bridge across Lake Hodges and a grant for $212,000 from the City of San Diego to begin restoration planning… Read More »
The Cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) has a white eye stripe just behind each eye extending to just before its upper back. Its throat and breast are heavily spotted dark brown and black, and its wings and tail are barred with black, white and brown feathers. Its overall appearance is a creamy colored brown bird with… Read More »
The red-tailed hawk occupies a wide range of habitats and altitudes including deserts, grasslands, coniferous and deciduous forests, agricultural fields, and urban areas. This is the most widespread and familiar large hawk in North America, bulky and broad-winged, designed for effortless soaring. An inhabitant of open country, it is commonly seen perched on roadside poles… Read More »
