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Calendar of Upcoming Hikes, Meetings and Events

Date Activity Description
Oct 8 Sat 5:30 - 7:30 PM Free screening:  Carbon Nation - a climate change solutions film This documentary film is about new energy solutions that boost the economy, increase national and energy security and promote health and a clean environment.  Local screening at Mira Costa College at 1 Barnard Dr in Oceanside.  Go to www.carbonnationsandiego.com for free tickets.
Oct 9 Sun  3 PM Annual Quilt Raffle Drawing We will conduct our annual  drawing at a special day of service work session at the Buena Vista Creek Ecological Reserve by the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church.   So if you have ticket stubs to turn in- or just forgot to purchase a raffle ticket this year you have a few more days to win that quilt - and help support our conservation activities.  Feel free to stop by and join us for the drawing.
Oct 15 Sat 8:30 - 11:00 am Restoration Work at the Buena Vista Creek Ecological Reserve This is  one of our  regular monthly work sessions on the two new plots being restored on the BVCER.   This month's weeding, mulching and watering will help keep those pesky weeds under control- and make sure the huge pile of mulch gets moved to the other side of the creek before the rains wash it downstream.   Dress for the occasion- long pants, sturdy boots/shoes,  hat and work gloves. Bring water, a plastic bucket for carrying mulch and a long handled hoe if you have them- but we will have extra supplies. The BVCER is located off Haymar (Plaza) west of College in Oceanside.  Take #78 to College exit, head south and take first right on Haymar Dr(Plaza) It's the frontage road along I-78, that goes to Mossy-Nissan. Go about 7/10th of a mile and look for the yellow gate. Parking along both sides of Haymar and in the cul-de-sac further up Haymar. Questions- email or call 760-724-3887.
Oct 15 Sat  CNPS Fall Native Plant Sale This is the CA Native Plant Society annual fall native plant sale held in the courtyard by Casa del Prado in Balboa Park.  This is a chance to talk to experts about what plants would work in your garden, get planting and care tips, buy those plants and guidebooks- and support the important work of CNPS.  For more details see their website at www.cnpssd.org.
Oct 19 Wed 7- social 7:30 - 9 pm program
BATS!  Special presentation with Cindy Myers and two of her little furry friends sponsored by the Buena Vista Audubon Society.  Cindy is a volunteer with Project Wildlife who has spent the last nine years rescuing bats and helping dispel many of the myths that surround this often misunderstood little critter.  Talk is held at the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center at 2202 S. Coast Highway In Oceanside- right on the north side of the Buena Vista Lagoon.    
Nov 5, 12 and 19, Sat  
Free 3 day workshop on Native Plants at the Anstine Reserve in Vista. Contact beckywilbanks@cox.net for details.
Nov 16, Wed PC Board meeting  


Hikes

  • Mt Calavera

    This is a moderate two hour hike to the summit of Mt Calavera. We meet in the parking lot of Oak Riparian Park. Oak Riparian Park is located off Lake Boulevard. Wear shoes with tread and bring water. Restrooms are available in the park. We will start in the riparian area, then see the famous Caltrans mitigation site, and then up to the summit. From the summit we can see where the next 870 homes will be built at Calavera Hills and the slopes that are now covered with coastal sage scrub that will be destroyed for the extensions of College Blvd and Cannon Road. For more information call 724-3887.

  • Dawson-Los Monos Reserve

    This is a rare opportunity to hike into the Dawson-Los Monos Reserve. Hike will be led by the Reserve Manager, noted biologist Isabelle Kay. Meet in the parking lot of Buena Vista Park off of Shadowridge at Antigua Dr in Vista(by the duck pond). Learn about the reserve and how this special environment is being impacted by adjacent development. For more information call 724-3887.

  • Sierra Club

    Join us for the opportunity to hike the Calavera Highland Reserve with the Sierra Club. This area is officially closed to the public. Meet at Wisteria off Cannon Road in Oceanside.


Other Scheduled Activities

  • Invasive Plant Removal - On going
    We organize invasive plant removal projects on an as-needed basis. Let us know if you would like to get involved in this kind of hands-on work.

  • Preserve Calavera Board Meetings
    The Board of Directors of Preserve Calavera meets on a bi-monthly schedule with additional meetings as necessary. All supporters are welcome to attend and get involved. Please RSVP to 724-3887 so we have a count and can give you directions/ gate code.
  • Tree watering - on-going

Watering of Oak and Willow tree plantings.

  • Lecture/Hike Series

Learn about a topic and then go out and see it for yourself.

  • Wildlife Appreciation Series

Come and meet some of our amazing neighbors

 




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