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Escondido Creek Conservancy launches habitat restoration program

Escondido Creek ConservancyDecember 6, 2024December 9, 2024

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By Ariel Reed, Education Director The Escondido Creek Conservancy has launched an exciting new initiative, Preserving the Future: Student-Led Habitat Restoration in Escondido, funded by...

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Escondido foundation awards $212,000 to community organizations

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ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Community Foundation, a regional affiliate of San Diego Foundation, awarded $212,000 to seven local nonprofits at its Annual Grants Award Celebration...

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Conservancy Corner: A tribute to James Hubbell

Escondido Creek ConservancyMay 28, 2024May 30, 2024

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By Jeff Swenerton The amazing Elfin Forest Interpretive Center inspires and connects thousands of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve visitors to nature each year, including over...

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Conservancy Corner: Sardina’s lifelong work preserving California land

Escondido Creek ConservancyMay 6, 2024

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By Steve Puterski & Ann Van Leer For as long as he can remember, Dr. George Sardina, 89, has been a conservationist. Whether animals or...

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Conservancy Corner: Protecting your pets and predators

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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...

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Beetles are killing our oak trees, what can be done?

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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...

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How does the Escondido Creek Conservancy create a new nature preserve?

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There is no magic formula other than hard work and persistence by people as the land can’t save itself....

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Blainville’s Horned Lizard a species of special concern

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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...

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What’s all the buzz about? It’s peak yellow jacket season

Escondido Creek ConservancySeptember 7, 2022October 11, 2022

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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

Escondido Creek ConservancyJuly 15, 2022October 11, 2022

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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...

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Escondido Creek Conservancy summer camp showcases Elfin Forest

Escondido Creek ConservancyJune 21, 2022October 4, 2022

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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...

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Momma mountain lions and San Diego County wildlife corridors

Escondido Creek ConservancyMay 10, 2022May 18, 2022

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By Carrie Alidaee & Aida Rodriguez Picture this: A mother stretches luxuriously in the warm sunshine while her three children play rambunctiously nearby. Sounds like...

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Superblooms: Monochrome landscapes come to life

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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,...

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Conservancy stargazing event connects curious to land, sky

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ESCONDIDO – Local conservationists teamed up with area astronomers for a Monday night of stargazing, music and nature in an effort to promote an education...

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Encinitas resolution commits to further protect city’s open spaces

Bill SlaneFebruary 16, 2022

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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...