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4 people are interested
Lead Nature Hikes!
ORGANIZATION: CIty of Escondido Lakes & Open Space
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4 people are interested
Do you have a passion for Nature and want to share it wiith others?
Consider becoming a Docent to lead hikes and activities at Daley Ranch!
Daley Ranch is a 3,058-acre conservation area acquired in 1996 by the City of Escondido and is managed in perpetuity for the preservation of a biologically unique and diverse habitat area of regional importance. Visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational and educational opportunities and experiences in a historically significant setting. The property contains a number of natural vegetation communities including lush oak woodlands, coastal sage scrub and chaparral, grasslands, and riparian areas.
Approximately 1.1 miles from the La Honda entry is the Daley Ranch House, a redwood barn, and numerous outbuildings of historical interest. Ranger-led tours of the Ranch House occur on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Members of The Friends of Daley Ranch provide assistance with the tours, and offer additional insights into the history of the ranch. Please note that steady rain cancels the tours.
Daley Ranch offers over 20 miles of multipurpose trails for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. Six distinct trails cover most of the property. Most popular are the Boulder Loop Trail (2.4 miles) which affords outstanding views of Escondido, and the Ranch House Loop (2.5 miles), which passes two small ponds and the site of Daley's original log cabin.
More opportunities with CIty of Escondido Lakes & Open Space
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CIty of Escondido Lakes & Open Space
Location:
Dixon Lake Ranger Station, 1700 La Honda Dr, Escondido, CA 92025, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Escondido is to provide quality services that enhance the safety, economic diversity, environment, and health of the community, where our customers and employees can thrive in an atmosphere of courtesy, integrity, and respect. Friends of Daley Ranch Mission: Support the protection, maintenance, and restoration of the Daley Ranch Conservation Bank native habitats and wildlife Promote education about the biological and historic value of Daley Ranch Encourage responsible recreational use consistent with conservation of native habitats and wildlife
Description
The City of Escondido offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. These include camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, and boating, just to name a few. The City maintains a number of different facilities, including Lake Dixon, Lake Wohlford, Daley Ranch, and nine urban park facilities. Each facility provides users with a multitude of unique resources.
Volunteer opportunities include trail patrol (hike, bike and equestrian), litter abatement, trail maintenance as well as Docent opportunities to lead guided hikes and offer presentations. We are also currently seeking a driver for a shuttle van one Sunday each month, to bring visitors to and from the historic Daley Ranch House.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Daley Ranch3024 La Honda DrEscondido, CA 92027
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- History
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least once a month