News & Events
Events
January 18, 2026 – Critter Chat
Meet at 1:30 pm at the Lake Shore Picnic Area Dixon Lake
Meet our Park Rangers to learn about the wildlife in the area and to experience an up-close encounter with one of our Wildlife Ambassadors. Note: Rain will cancel the event.
January 25, 2026 – Critter Chat
Meet at 1:30 pm at the Lake Shore Picnic Area Dixon Lake
Meet our Park Rangers to learn about the wildlife in the area and to experience an up-close encounter with one of our Wildlife Ambassadors. Note: Rain will cancel the event.
February 1, 2026 – Critter Chat
Meet at 1:30 pm at the Lake Shore Picnic Area Dixon Lake
Meet our Park Rangers to learn about the wildlife in the area and to experience an up-close encounter with one of our Wildlife Ambassadors. Note: Rain will cancel the event.
February 9 2025 – Daley Ranch House Tour
Visit the historic Daley Ranch House for a behind-the-scenes view of the house and learn about its history.
February 8, 2026 – Critter Chat
Meet at 1:30 pm at the Lake Shore Picnic Area Dixon Lake
Meet our Park Rangers to learn about the wildlife in the area and to experience an up-close encounter with one of our Wildlife Ambassadors. Note: Rain will cancel the event.
February 14, 2026 – Hike with a Ranger
Meet at 7AM at the Daley Ranch Parking Lot (1700 La Honda Drive Escondido CA 92025) This hike is considered moderate and approximately 3.6 miles long
February 15, 2026 – Critter Chat
Meet at 1:30 pm at the Lake Shore Picnic Area Dixon Lake
Meet our Park Rangers to learn about the wildlife in the area and to experience an up-close encounter with one of our Wildlife Ambassadors. Note: Rain will cancel the event.
February 22, 2026 – Critter Chat
Meet at 1:30 pm at the Lake Shore Picnic Area Dixon Lake
Meet our Park Rangers to learn about the wildlife in the area and to experience an up-close encounter with one of our Wildlife Ambassadors. Note: Rain will cancel the event.
News
Mountain Lions at Daley Ranch Presentation
The mountain lion, also known as cougar, puma, catamount, and panther, is the apex predator in our region. Rangers at Daley Ranch have reported sightings this past year, but they are few and far between, because a single mountain lion’s range covers an area much larger than even Daley Ranch’s 3000 acres. They may be few in numbers, but these magnificent beasts command well-deserved respect and admiration.
Expert James Bourdon has been working on the Southern California Mountain Lion Project since 2012. He is based out of the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve, part of San Diego State University’s Field Station Programs, and he looks forward to sharing updated information including local conservation efforts.