Conservancy Corner: Protecting your pets and predators
By Zoe Kessler Within North San Diego County, predators roam the chaparral terrain. While it is a joy for humans to live so close to...
Conservancy Corner
Beetles are killing our oak trees, what can be done?
By Juan Troncoso Goldspotted Oak Borer, or Agrilus auroguttatus, is a flat-headed beetle native to southeastern Arizona, first discovered in San Diego County in 2004...
Escondido Creek Conservancy achieves Boulder Outlook milestone
By Kevin Barnard With critical assistance from the Parker Foundation, Dr. George Sardina and 315 wonderful supporters, we have reached a huge milestone in the...
How does the Escondido Creek Conservancy create a new nature preserve?
There is no magic formula other than hard work and persistence by people as the land can’t save itself....
Blainville’s Horned Lizard a species of special concern
By Jamison Laura Nestled across the Escondido Creek Conservancy and the Escondido Creek Watershed is one adorable reptile many hikers have come across, the Blainville’s...
What’s all the buzz about? It’s peak yellow jacket season
By Jamison Lauria Have you noticed buzzing lately while hiking your regular trails or walking in nature? Yellow jackets may be responsible for making all...
Conservancy continues to build Olivenhain’s LeoMar Preserve
By Ann Van Leer The LeoMar Preserve in the Olivenhain community of Encinitas is a prime habitat for the coastal California gnatcatcher, a perky little...
Escondido Creek Conservancy summer camp showcases Elfin Forest
Summer will definitely not be a bummer for children participating in the Escondido Creek Conservancy’s Adventure Camp. This summer day camp program launched last summer...
Toyon trees spreading winter cheer
As winter spirit floats through the air the Toyon tree’s magical red fruit ripen on its reaching branches. If you look close enough as you...
That’s not a snake, it’s a woodland alligator lizard
By Aida Rodriguez North County’s Escondido Creek Watershed is home to a beautiful, natural landscape. The vibrant surrounding chaparral and oak woodland habitats host a...
