News & Events
Events
April 11, 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
April 12, 2026 – Daley Ranch House Tour
Visit the historic Daley Ranch House for a behind-the-scenes view of the house and learn about its history.
April 12, 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.
April 19, 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.
April 26, 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
Learn all about bumble bees and pollinators
Bumble bees are the photogenic insects that highlight the vast array of native pollinators that call Daley Ranch home. Join expert Jennifer Radkey for a free presentation on Sunday, April 12 at 11 a.m. at the Ranch House, for Daley Ranch Discussions With Friends. Guests may hike up or take a complimentary shuttle.
Besides bumble bees, native bees are the most effective pollinators, but many other insects also visit flowers for nectar or pollen, or to eat the flower visitors. This fascinating system is critical for the conservation of the native plant communities that make Daley Ranch such a beautiful place to visit.
Jennifer will discuss the initial results of bumble bee surveys along with the potential for long term management of these important creatures. She will also discuss other native pollinators, their conservation and how you can give back locally to ensure that our natural systems endure and thrive.
Jennifer is a biologist trained in ecology and evolutionary biology with a passion for restoring functional systems in California. She strives to understand the interconnectedness of the plants and animals in our natural areas to promote restoration and conservation. Jennifer is hopeful that so many people are interested in nature and seeks to inspire curiosity in others. Jennifer channels this passion by volunteering as a teacher, leading the Small Animal Station of the 7th Grade Outdoor Education Program sponsored by The Friends of Daley Ranch.
