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 »
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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 »
The year 2010 had many accomplishments for the San Dieguito River Park JPA. The David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge had won many awards, and numerous grants were awarded for habitat restoration and new and improved trails throughout the Park. Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead post-fire reconstruction was completed and reopened to the public on… 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 »
In 1997, I recall the atmosphere around the Park was optimistic. In the Park’s rear view mirror were the peaks and valleys associated with forming a new government agency, and the Park was confident with the success of important completed projects like the North Shore Trail I-15 Undercrossing and Highland Valley Trail. I was a… Read More »
In 2017, the River Park JPA received a generous donation that sparked the acquisition of a key 6.4 acre inholding in the Sycamore Creek Preserve behind the River Park headquarters in Poway. The parcel was a former home site that burned in the 2007 Witch Creek Fire that could have been redeveloped right in the… Read More »
Join us this Saturday, January 26th at 10am for the Pamo Valley ribbon cutting and hike. The event includes a ranger led hike on the new 3.3 mile long trail. Vans will be available at the end of the trail to shuttle hikers back to their car. This is a family and dog (on leash)… Read More »
Please join us in celebrating three additional miles of the Coast to Crest Trail! January 26th at 10am at Pamo Valley
Reserve your seat now at sikesadobe.org!
