e-TECC #9.1
April 12 , 2007
"e-TECC" is an electronic bulletin of The Escondido Creek Conservancy | www.escondidocreek.org | 760.471.9354

The Elfin Forest Preserve is Growing!

 TECC is pleased to announce that we have assumed management responsibility for two beautiful properties in the heart of Elfin Forest.  These properties came to us through a negotiated agreement with the property owners who were required to set aside these high-quality habitat lands to mitigate for development or infrastructure projects that they have undertaken in the region.

 


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Greenlands -- This xxx acre property is situated on the east-facing slope of Paint Mountain.  Escondido Creek crosses the property at the south-east corner.  The habitat includes yada yada
 

 


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San Elijo Ridge -- This xxx acre property is located along Questhaven Road, north of the Elfin Forest community.  It is home to xxx acres of css -- a prime CAGN habitat.
 
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Under terms of the habitat management agreement, a permanent endowment  has been established at The San Diego Foundation for each of the properties which will provide management and monitoring funding in perpetuity.  An endowment is defined as .... .  It is TECC's policy to establish separate endowments for each property that it manages. 
 
These new acquisitions further TECC's mission of preserving, protecting and enhancing the watershed of Escondido Creek.  TECC is proud of this accomplishment, which the support of our members has made possible.
 

Many volunteer opportunities exist to support TECC's management of these beautiful properties.  Examples include sign installation, fencing, trash collection, brush removal, and monitoring.  We hope you can offer your time and talents to help!  Contact the office for details.

Learn more about these important acquisitions in our upcoming Spring edition, The Watershed Voice, available to TECC members.

 

TECC Membership

News flash! TECC announces
its first membership drive in our 16 year history! We invite you to join the growing numbers of concerned citizens who are helping TECC help the environment.

Join Today!

In addition to our informative The Watershed Voice newsletter issued quarterly, all members receive an attractive membership window sticker, and TECC-monogrammed visor caps and Eagle Creek day packs are available.

 

Save the Date:
Saturday, May 5
Spring Member Celebration

Join your fellow TECC Members
as we celebrate spring
along the creek with
hikes, naturalist

 

Purchase a jar of TECC honey
at Elfin Valley Nursery

Honey is great on your morning oatmeal, in a cup of tea, or in cooking. TECC honey is produced by local bees who collect pollen in the Escondido Creek Watershed. 100% of the recommended $5 donation benefits TECC.

Honey jars are now available at:
Elfin Valley Nursery
Corner of Elfin Forest Lane and Elfin Forest Road
Open Tues - Sat, 8:30 - 4:00
760.744-8922
Wednesdays in the Watershed Hikes

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.

(1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month)
9 am – 12 noon

April 18 , 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

 

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