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...
Escondido Creek Conservancy
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...
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...
Momma mountain lions and San Diego County wildlife corridors
By Carrie Alidaee & Aida Rodriguez Picture this: A mother stretches luxuriously in the warm sunshine while her three children play rambunctiously nearby. Sounds like...
Superblooms: Monochrome landscapes come to life
California deserts are known for their hot and dry climate, but every once in a while, they burst to life with vibrant blooms of yellow,...
Conservancy stargazing event connects curious to land, sky
ESCONDIDO – Local conservationists teamed up with area astronomers for a Monday night of stargazing, music and nature in an effort to promote an education...
Encinitas resolution commits to further protect city’s open spaces
ENCINITAS — The City of Encinitas’ has largely promoted the conservation of the city’s open spaces for environmental reasons but a new resolution doubles down...
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...
Conservancy’s Breen named local water district’s top educator
ESCONDIDO — The education director at Escondido Creek Conservancy was awarded Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 2021 Educator of the Year, according to a recent release....
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...
Escondido Creek Conservancy receives grant for Boulder Outlook project
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Creek Conservancy was recently awarded a $75,000 conditional matching grant from the Gerald T. & Inez Grant Parker Foundation to support...
