News & Events
Events
July 11, 2026 – Hike with a ranger
Meet at 7AM at the Daley Ranch Parking Lot (1700 La Honda Rd Escondido CA 92025). Hike is considered challenging and is approximately 4 miles long
July 12, 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
August 8, 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 and is approximately 2.8 miles long
August 9, 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
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.
Please join our Daley Ranch Discussions With Friends to learn lots more about this important native creature. FODR Board Member and habitat expert Donna Leon will present at 11 a.m. at the Ranch House on Sunday, July 12.
You may hike up to the Ranch House or take a complimentary shuttle from the main parking lot at the top of La Honda Drive. You must RSVP. We have a strict limit of 45 attendees due to Fire Department Regulations and have reached that limit. However, we can run a waitlist. If a spot opens up we will contact people on the wait list.
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