Upcoming Events
You are invited to participate in our scheduled outings and service events! What better way to learn about the watershed, while getting some exercise at the same time?
Important!
Outing sign-up procedure:
Please contact the office at 760.471.9354 or information@escondidocreek.org to learn more about each week’s destination, and to signup (required.)
We need to know you are coming in case there is a change in plans or cancellation.
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Wednesdays in the Watershed
Mid-week half-day hikes to special places in the watershed. If your work or school (or retirement!) allows, this is a great way to break up your week and avoid the weekend crowds. All outings listed here are lead by our Executive Director, Geoffrey Smith. Geoffrey is a qualified outing leader with over 25 years of backcountry outings experience. We look forward to getting to know you on these trips, as we get to know our watershed better!
(1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month)
9 am – 12 noon
February 7: no hike
(Come to the important County Board of Supervisors hearing on proposed 750-unit Harmony Grove Village development)
February 21, 9 am – 12 noon: San Elijo Lagoon, South Shore Hike
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. Easy, 4 miles, flat. Call 760.471.9354 or information@escondidocreek.org to signup. Map
March 7, 9 am – 12 noon: Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve - Lake Hodges Overlook Hike
Hike up the Way Up Trail and Lake Hodges Overlook loop, overlooking Del Dios, Lake Hodges, and East County. Meet at staging area at EFRR. Intermediate, 6 miles, 700' gain/loss. Call 760.471.9354 or information@escondidocreek.org to signup. Map
March 21, 9 am – 12 noon: Stanley Peak Hike
A brisk hike up to the recently dedicated Stanley Peak addition to Daley Ranch. Enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of the upper watershed. We'll hike the Sage Trail along the eastern perimeter of Daley Ranch, checking out Bear Valley to the East including two important acquisition priorities. Meet at the upper end of La Honda. This is a joint Sierra Club 'Wednesdays in the Mountains' outing. Intermediate, 7 miles, 1,000 feet gain/loss. Call 760.471.9354 or information@escondidocreek.org to signup. Map
The Months Ahead:
For information on future WiW Outings, please contact the TECC office : information @ escondidocreek.org or 760.471.9354
Weekend Events
January 27, Saturday: Stream Monitoring Workshop
9:30 - 12:00
Lake San Marcos
TECC is committed to preserving the quality of water in Escondido Creek. Part of our work involves water quality monitoring. We have partnered with Golden State Flycasters, San Diego Coastkeeper, and San Diego Stream team to offer training in scientific macroinvertebrate sampling. This is fun and exciting work! Imagine wading in hip boots in the creek, capturing water samples with a special net, and analyzing the little critters (aka, benthic macroinvertebrates) under a microscope. Our testing results provide important scientific baseline data to guage the changing conditions in the stream. The training will be held in the 'Club Room' at Lake San Marcos at the following address: 1105 La Bonita Dr. Lake San Marcos, CA 92078. The phone number is 760-759-2273. Please RSVP with Lillian, lillian@sdcoastkeeper.org. For more information, contact the TECC office.
February 10, Saturday: Second Annual Tree Planting at Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
8:30 - 12:30
(Rain date: February 11)
Join us for a fun morning of planting trees! Thanks to a generous gift from Pardee Nursery, we will be planting native trees throughout the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve. Meet at the parking lot staging area, ready to get dirty! Drinks and snacks provided by our corporate sponsor, Adventure 16. Participants should wear pants and long sleeve shirts. Map Printable flyer RSVP to Olivenhain Municipal Water District: (760) 632-4212 or efrrfriends@olivenhain.com
April 14, Saturday: Sixth Annual Earth Day Service Project in the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
9:00 - 12:30
We’ll have something for everyone; spreading mulch, plantings, and a creek cleanup. Meet at the parking lot staging area, ready to get dirty! Drinks and snacks provided by our corporate sponsor, Adventure 16. Participants should wear pants and long sleeve shirts. Map Printable flyer RSVP to Olivenhain Municipal Water District: (760) 632-4212 or efrrfriends@olivenhain.com
May 5, Saturday: Membership Recognition Spring Celebration Event
(Rain date: May 6)
Spend the day in spring-time splendor as we celebrate the season, and our membership in TECC. Lunch and guided interpretive walks at the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve are planned. Don't miss it! Save the date - Details coming!
Be Prepared! Here’s a short checklist of gear to bring and wear on TECC outings:
Clothing : Light weight shirt (nylon is best), light weight pants (nylon is best), hat, sturdy boots, windbreaker, jacket
Food : 2 quarts water, nuts, fruit, crackers, cheese
Other : cash, identification, day pack, extra clothes, extra food, first aid kit, whistle, sun screen, sun glasses, hiking staff |
