In December, members of the North County Group volunteered for a Habitat Restoration project at the San Dieguito River Park, planting tree saplings along Sycamore Creek. Park rangers had recently cleared a decades old stand of Giant Reed (Arundo donax) from this riparian area. This plant is native to Asia and was introduced in the … Read Full Article ▸
Let’s Help Restore Habitat at the San Dieguito River Park
We invite you to come out to the San Dieguito River Park on Saturday, December 20th from 8:00 am – 11:00 am, to help work on the Habitat Restoration Project. The project includes planting native plants, removing invasive species to protect wildlife habitat, and maintaining a restoration area along Sycamore Creek behind the Park Headquarters. … Read Full Article ▸
North County COL Training
North County Chapter Outing Leader (COL) Training set for April 9 & 10, 2016 So, you love going backpacking but can’t find enough trips? Do you want to go slower or faster or take more photos or take your dogs? It’s time for you to step up to the plate and become a COL—Chapter Outing … Read Full Article ▸
Whatʼs In It For You? Inspiring Connections Outdoors
Originally published in the Hi Sierran, November/December 2014 Whatʼs In It For You? I have been volunteering on Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) hikes for more than 5 years now, and in that time I have gone on more than 140 different trips. With about ten kids going on each trip, I have gotten to know … Read Full Article ▸