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September 12, 2026 – Hike with a ranger
Meet at 7AM at the Daley Ranch Parking Lot (1700 La Honda Rd Escondido CA 92025). Hike is considered moderate and is approximately 6 miles long
September 13, 2026 – Ranch House Tours
Visit the historic Daley Ranch House for a behind-the-scenes vies of the house and learn about it’s history
October 10, 2026 – Hike with a ranger
Meet at 7AM at the Cougar Pass Parking Lot (27072 Cougar Pass Rd Escondido CA 92026). Hike is considered moderate/challenging and is approximately 5 miles long
October 11, 2026 – Ranch House Tours
Visit the historic Daley Ranch House for a behind-the-scenes vies of the house and learn about it’s history
October 31, 2026 – Halloween Nature Night Hike
Meet at 5:15PM at the Daley Ranch Parking Lot (1700 La Honda Rd Escondido CA 92025). Hike is considered easy/moderate and is approximately 4 miles long
November 8, 2026 – Ranch House Tours
Visit the historic Daley Ranch House for a behind-the-scenes vies of the house and learn about it’s history
November 14, 2026 – Hike with a ranger
Meet at 7AM at the Daley Ranch Parking Lot (1700 La Honda Rd Escondido CA 92025). Hike is considered easy/moderate and is approximately 4 miles long
December 13, 2026 – Ranch House Tours
Visit the historic Daley Ranch House for a behind-the-scenes vies of the house and learn about it’s history
December 14, 2026 – Hike with a ranger
Meet at 7AM at the Daley Ranch Parking Lot (1700 La Honda Rd Escondido CA 92025). Hike is considered moderate/challenging and is approximately 8 miles long
News
Learn about Turtles
When you picture Southern California’s wildlife, you may think of mountain lions or sea lions, but tucked away in our local streams is a quiet, ancient survivor that is rapidly running out of time. The Southwestern Pond Turtle is our region’s only native freshwater turtle, a fascinating creature that splits its life between hunting in rushing creeks and hiking deep into dry, sandy hillsides to nest. Sadly, this local icon has quietly vanished from up to 80% of its historic home.
Donna Leon is an ecologist with over seven years of experience dedicated to studying and protecting California’s delicate ecosystems. Drawing from her background as a former Preserve Manager, she brings a wealth of hands-on habitat conservation management expertise to the fight for our native species