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Say Namaste to more Yoga at the Birdwing classes!
Starting Nov. 1, we are excited to stretch our Yoga at the Birdwing schedule from three to eight classes per month. To offer a tip-top experience, we ask that participants register in advance and pay a $10 fee. During the three-month pilot program, our plan is to offer classes during the first four Saturdays and Sundays of November, December and January. If a session lands on a fifth Saturday or Sunday, we’ll skip it. Classes run from 9 to 10 a.m. except for those on the seco
Adam Kaye
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Spaces filling up for Kilimanjaro Challenge
A few spaces are still open and training has started for the Mt. Kilimanjaro Challenge, a unique San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy journey to the top of Africa's tallest peak. Far from the San Dieguito watershed and at 19,341 feet above sea level, hikers can explore the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro Challenge as this faraway group hike returns for a second, epic adventure during summer 2026. In February 2025, a group of a dozen hikers completed the first “Climb for the Conser
Adam Kaye
Jun 26, 20251 min read


We Need Your Eyes on the Lagoon
Do you frequent Riverpath Del Mar near the Grand Avenue Bridge? If so, please help our lagoon stewardship by sharing your observations. ...
Adam Kaye
May 4, 20252 min read


Valley Vibes is set for June 1
Mark your calendars for Valley Vibes, a free, family-friendly fiesta with interactive exhibits, great food, crafts and live music...
Adam Kaye
Mar 24, 20252 min read


Mt. Kilimanjaro Challenge: Accepted and Conquered!
Day 8 of the Mt. Kilimanjaro Challenge began at midnight. Some of the 16 challengers had slept. Others were unable. Ten months of...
Adam Kaye
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Rescue mission students conquer trail challenge
During the morning devotional Jan. 13, Noemi Bravo told the story of Moses climbing Mt. Sinai, then pivoted to the Coast to Crest Trail...
Adam Kaye
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Conservation through the eyes of a resource ecologist
What does conservation look like for Jonathan Appelbaum? With a glance, the resource ecologist takes in conservation at the Arroyo...
Adam Kaye
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Field Note: Get Out There in the San Dieguito River Valley!
Our latest collaboration with Bluedot Living is a quick explainer on conservation, education and recreation, the three pillars that...
Adam Kaye
Dec 16, 20241 min read


River Valley Fest raises $90k
During our annual River Valley Fest Oct. 13, we raised our glasses to 38 years of conservation. At the event themed "A Flourishing...
Adam Kaye
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Video captures Gonzales Canyon restoration
Conservation Manager Joseph Rivera leads volunteers as they apply loving care to native plants in Gonzales Canyon. "We teach the...
Adam Kaye
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Restoration in Rancho Santa Fe is Key to Fire Safety
By Jonathan Appelbaum As a resident of San Diego County, living with wildfire is a fact of life and is now a year-round threat. Each...
Adam Kaye
Nov 19, 20245 min read


Year 8 Coast to Crest Challenge is On!
For the eighth straight year, hikers can sample San Dieguito River Park’s trail network by completing the Coast to Crest Trail Challenge....
sdrvc1
Jul 23, 20242 min read


Three Cheers for Volunteers
Volunteers for the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and San Dieguito River Park JPA got the appreciation they deserve during an...
sdrvc1
May 21, 20241 min read


State Awards $1.5M for Rancho Santa Fe Project
The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy has received $1.5 million from the Wildlife Conservation Board to restore 12.5 acres or...
sdrvc1
Mar 17, 20242 min read


Wetlands Work on Target for Completion
A two-year, $87 million wetlands restoration in the river valley just east of Interstate 5 remains on target for completion this summer.
sdrvc1
Jan 25, 20241 min read


Farewell, David Kreitzer
David Kreitzer, a founder of San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, retired U.S. Air Force officer, student of botany and multifaceted...
sdrvc1
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Report tracks wetlands restoration
Water quality at the San Dieguito Lagoon wetlands is in good standing. So is the density and variety of birds. Researchers from the UC...
sdrvc1
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Blakespear awards $1.4M for trail construction
State Sen. Catherine Blakespear has secured $1.4 million from the state budget to complete a one-mile segment of the Coast to Crest Trail...
sdrvc1
Jul 19, 20231 min read


We’re Nonprofit of the Year!
We are very proud to announce that San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy has been selected as a Nonprofit of the Year by state Sen....
sdrvc1
May 19, 20231 min read


Website provides rich wildlife guide
Birds, mammals, plants, amphibians — all of them inhabit the San Dieguito river valley and all can be appreciated on the pages of the San...
sdrvc1
Jul 12, 20221 min read
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