Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
One of the earliest signs of spring can be seen in the River Park in the beautiful night skies in March. The great winter constellations, Taurus and Orion, are moving inexorably to the west and Leo is rising to nearly the zenith by 10:00 pm in mid-March. The constellation Leo is easily recognizable as a crouching… Read More »
Ever watched a Great Egret hunting? In the early evening at the Sikes Adobe, just a few wing flaps north of Lake Hodges, an egret recently found some good pickings in the way of lizards! Like much of the San Dieguito River Park, the Sikes Adobe sits on the edge of the urban interface. This… Read More »
The San Dieguito River Park and Conservancy hosted a 3-day event for Apple’s Distinguished Educators program. Over 300 educators from 31 countries attended. The overall theme was preservation, restoration and observation. The participants engaged in 5 stations that integrated nature and technology. The stations were Birds and Binoculars, the Art of Nature, Lagoon Ecosystems, Water… Read More »
