'Wednesdays in the Watershed' Outings Series
Join us on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of every month for a refreshing and informative hike in the
watershed, led by our Executive Director, Geoffrey Smith. All hikes depart at 9:00 am.
Details and sign-up (required) on the
TECC web site.
Wed, Mar 1: Hike to Bottle Peak, at 2195’ it is the most prominent peak north and east of Escondido. Situated near Lake Wohlford Dam, this is a short but challenging hike. Meet at the Lake Wohlford Café, on Lake Wohlford Road across from the park. Outing on private land with permission.
Wed, Mar 15: Questhaven Retreat is privately owned by Christward Ministries in Elfin Forest, covering more than 600 acres. We’ll quietly explore this beautiful open space, traversing the trails and a ‘labyrinth’. Meet on Questhaven Road off of Harmony Grove Road several hundred yards to the locked gate. Outing on private land with permission.
Wed, Mar 22: This special day-long joint Sierra Club outing to the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve will include lunch at Lake Hodges Overlook, and a ranger-guided Olivenhain Reservoir dam and filtration plant tour. Meet at the staging area parking lot of the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve on Harmony Grove Road (Thomas Brothers map 1149 B1). Geoffrey Smith from The Escondido Creek Conservancy will talk about the preserve system.
Wed, Apr 5: Where does our water go? Why, San Elijo Lagoon of course! We’ll see how this nearly 1,000 acre coastal wetland manages the water it receives from Escondido Creek. Meet at the Rios Ave trailhead: I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit; Drive west on Lomas Santa Fe Drive; Turn right on Rios Avenue; Drive to end of Rios Ave and park along the curb
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Elin Forest Resident Eric Anderson plants an oak tree.
Over 200 Volunteers Plant More Than 100 Oak Trees at the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (EFRR) on January 28
On a beautiful sunny day, January 28, more than 200 volunteers descended upon the EFRR to plant the seeds of history. Well, Coastal Live Oak trees in 24" boxes, to be exact -- donated to TECC by Pardee Nursery. Under the capable direction of the OMWD (Olivenhain Municipal Water District) ranger staff, these beautiful young trees were transported, holes dug, soil added then gently tamped, and buckets of life-giving water poured in an orchestrated effort that was a sight to behold.
Plan a trip to EFRR soon to see the fruits of the labor of these fine volunteers!
TECC Board Member Leonard Wittwer presents a plaque to Bill Widas from Pardee Tree Nursery, with OMWD Ranger Joey Randall looking on
Mother and daughter making a young tree very happy
Madeline Goebel, age 4-1/2, shows how to water a young oak.
Volunteers are needed to adopt 2, 4, or a dozen trees to keep them watered in their first months of life. Please contact the office if you can help, and we'll introduce you to your trees! |
Watershed News
Friends of Reidy Canyon Creek has been making waves in Reidy Canyon! This newly-formed citizens' group has been meeting and conducting outings to respond to a development proposal -- Tract 892 -- that would impact wetlands and creek tributaries there. Contact for the Friends is Lisa Prazeau, (760) 271-5472... TECC is searching for office space in the watershed. If you have some leads, please share them by contacting Geoffrey at the office... Turn your olde things into open space! TECC is currently accepting donations of antiques and collectables for sale on consignment at three antique stores in Santa Ysabel, Leucadia and Temecula. Learn more in the Late Winter issue of The Watershed Voice newsletter, or call Claudia Costanzo, Sales Coordinator, at (760) 744-1377. What's in your attic?... Looking for an herbal remedy to your allergy problems? Why not try some TECC Buckwheat Honey, available for a $5 donation (8 oz jar) from the TECC office. Produced in the watershed, this honey comes highly recommended by allergists and Pooh Bear. Contact the office and we'll arrange delivery... How does your Executive Director run 26.2 miles? By putting one foot in front of the other, or course! Your sponsorship of Geoffrey's effort in the June 4th Rock and Roll Marathon benefits TECC. Your $1 pledge for every mile of Escondido Creek's length (yes, our creek is 26 miles long, too!) will net TECC the sum of $26.20 -- if he makes it!. Email your pledge and encouragement to the office today!
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Make Every Day Earth Day
...but especially this day:
Saturday April 22nd, 9 - 12 Earth Day service project at Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve. We'll celebrate the Earth by planting natives, mulching our newly-planted oak trees, and cleaning up the creek. Free drinks, snacks and waterbottles provided by Adventure16. Contact the office at information@ escondidocreek.org or 760.471.9354 to sign up!
Those of you who appreciate the challenging 1.2 mile 'Way Up Trail' into the EFRR may be surprised to learn that a large, upscale development is proposed on a 100-acre privately owned site situated at the top of the trail. In fact, the 'Way Up Trail' actually courses through the private property via an easement in it's last 1/4 mile before topping out. TECC has been following this issue very closely. View an aerial photo of the proposal here. Contact the TECC office to learn more, and find out how you can help.
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