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
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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
Conservancy Corner: 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.
Conservancy Corner: 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
