Tarantulas: misunderstood arachnids
A few weeks ago, preserve manager Jamison Lauria spotted a couple tarantulas, Aphonopelma, at Quarry preserve lurking beneath the shrubbery. ...
2022-08-02
Awareness
Wildfire season is here, be part of the solution
As we head into the warmer and drier months, the likelihood of wildfires occurring increases. Wildfires are extremely damaging to habitats, species and any infrastructure...
2022-07-21
Welcome to Adventure Camp!
What do our adventure campers get up to during their week at the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve and Interpretive Center? Here’s the rundown on this...
2022-07-07
California Nightsnake: Quarry Preserves’ rarity
Recently, at the Conservancy’s Quarry Preserve one of our land managers, Donna, spotted a California Nightsnake slithering about. This is a unique sighting, as Nightsnakes...
2022-06-28
Eucalyptus Trees: A non-native species
Did you know, Eucalyptus trees are a non-native plant species in Southern California? Desired for their oil used for its medicinal properties, this plant is...
2022-06-22
Conservancy awarded state resolution
For the past 30 years, the Escondido Creek Conservancy has been a steward of the Escondido watershed. ...
2022-06-20
Repopulate the Pollinators: Xerces Kits
The Escondido Creek Conservancy was recently awarded four southern California Garden kits from the Xerces Society to help Monarch butterflies....
2022-06-13
Beware, it’s tick season
Here's some pointers from the Conservancy on how to avoid or identify ticks and use the best preventative measures....
Conservancy partners with I Love a Clean San Diego for June 4 cleanup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Escondido Creek Conservancy is once again teaming up with I Love a Clean San Diego to tackle waste removal near the Keithley Preserve. The event...