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Preface
The area around Mt Calavera in northeastern Carlsbad is one of only two remaining large contiguous
native habitats in coastal North County. It is a microcosm of the rich diversity of the natural
environment of San Diego County and is home to hundreds of threatened and endangered species. This
area’s natural features include an extinct volcano, lake, the main tributary of Aqua Hedionda creek
flowing out to the Pacific Ocean, and over 200 year old Coast live oak trees.
Who We Are
Preserve Calavera is a grass-roots, tax-exempt
organization of residents and users of the
Calavera open space. While the open space
is all within the City of Carlsbad, the residential
areas bordering the space include Carlsbad,
Vista, and Oceanside. We include members
from all of the surrounding cities. We confer
with other environmental organizations with
respect to habitat preservation issues and
other parties of interest such as the adjoining
Dawson Reserve.
Goals
The goals of Preserve Calavera are to create a regional nature preserve to:
- preserve and protect the open space around Mt Calavera and Lake Calavera as a regional nature preserve
- to promote the use of these areas by a responsible public
- support education and restoration programs
- minimize the adverse effects of development on this natural environment.
Organization
Preserve Calavera is a public
benefit non-profit corporation. There are
nine members of the Board of Directors. They
include : Diane Nygaard, President; Liz Randol
, Treasurer; Karen Merrill , Secretary; Kasey Cinciarelli, Ann Hallock, Joan Jackson, Michael Lichtman, Mark Read, Jerry Rockwell and Mary Anne Viney. Liz Randol is Treasurer. Meetings are
held bi-monthly and will be posted on the
Activities Page when they are scheduled. Meetings are open
to subscribers and interested persons, but
call first to confirm your attendance. Neighborhood
organizers, sub-committee, and general meetings
are scheduled on an as-needed basis.
Contacts
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