Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
Two of the most interesting architectural features in the original adobe structure are up high and often commented upon by visitors. The first is the transom opening above the south wall door in the adobe kitchen leading to the formal parlor/sitting room and the second is the cloth or manta ceiling throughout the… Read More »
Homes Stereopticon at the Sikes Historic Farmstead Stereoscopes are an old invention that allows the viewer to perceive a photographic image as 3-D. To achieve this effect two photos are taken with the same focal point, but from different angles. When viewed through two prismatic lenses, adjusted for individual vision requirements, it becomes a single… Read More »
On April 1, the Sike’s Adobe Historic Farmstead was a featured location of the California Native Plant Society-San Diego’s Native Garden Tours organized by Christine Hoey and Silke Gathmann of CNPS-SD. More than 400 people turned out in perfect weather. The blue skies and warm temperatures were ideal for tours of the pollinator garden, and… Read More »
A Manross, Prichard & Co. Ogee style wall clock was recently donated to the Sikes Historic Farmstead. This generous gift was from Dave Morehead and Rob Stevanato. The clock had been in the private collection of Rob’s father, who was an avid collector of antique and vintage clocks. It is believed this clock was acquired… Read More »
Anita Hissem shares a genealogy and history compilation of the Zenas and Eliza Sikes family written by Ron Hall. From left: Anita, Sikes docent and distant cousin of donors. Steve Hissem, Sikes docent; Jeff Cravath Goshorn, great grandson of Kate and Augustus Cravath with wife, Cathy touring the adobe after delivering the dresser from the… Read More »
On Sunday March 12, local boy scouts completed the requirements to earn their Environmental Science merit badge – which is one of the required badges for the rank of Eagle Scout. At the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, Ranger Jess hosted a three part environmental science project focused on invasive species for the scouts with the… Read More »
INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTALISTS Join us for a training on 2/18/23 at 10am in the Escondido Library. For more information and how to register, click here: Interpretive Ranger Volunteer Flyer 11823 (1)
Volunteers from the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, Del Mar Rotary, JPA boardmembers, and other volunteers worked with San Dieguito River Park rangers to improve a new section of the Coast to Crest Trail in December along the former polo fields east of El Camino Real. The 1.3-mile long section of Coast to Crest Trail… Read More »
