Thank you to Solana Beach Presbyterian Church for selecting the Buena Vista Creek Ecological Reserve as one of their Day of Service work sites last month. Their volunteers planted 60 native plants and carried hundreds of gallons of mulch across the creek. Their service moved this little restoration site closer to a healthy, natural ecosystem. Thank you all! If you have a group who would like to spend some time doing physical work that can make a difference let us know. We would love to help you get your hands dirty and help restore some of our priceless natural lands.
As part of the spirit of saving all life on earth please consider taking the National Wildlife Federation’s ” 2 % per year for wildlife” challenge and take a stand against global warming. Scientists say we need to reduce carbon pollution by at least 2 percent every year to prevent irreversible damage to the environment and extinction of some of the majestic animals we share this planet with. Their top three tips for what we can do at home to make a difference: switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs, plant a native tree, make your next car or appliance more energy efficient. Email us with your favorite carbon pollution tips and together we can do even more!
Congratulations to Gail Smith who won our annual quilt raffle. She purchased the winning ticket at the OCNA’s annual Native Plant Garden Tour – supporting two great causes at the same time!. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets to help our conservation efforts- we are sure you will win next year!
November Activities
Nov 5 , 12 and 19 Saturdays
Three Day Native Plant Gardening Workshop at Anstine Reserve.
Come join the folks at the Audubon Reserve in Vista for this first special – free- workshop. Great opportunity to learn the best practices for creating beautiful water saving native gardens in your own backyard. The 3 day workshop includes a field trip to a native plant nursery, light breakfast & lunch on the 12th and 19th and materials and resources you can use at home. The Anstine Reserve is located at 2437 Hutchison St. in Vista.
Nov 5 Sat 9 am – 12 noon
San Luis Rey River Clean-up in Oceanside.
Come join volunteers from all over north county in this annual clean-up of the SLR River. Chose from any one of these three sites along the river : Highway 76 and Benet Road, Highway 76 and Foussat Road or Douglas Drive at the bike path. Bring your own bucket, gloves and water so we create less trash. For details see www.oceansidecleanwaterprogram.org.
Nov 5 Sat 12 noon – 3 PM
Fall Fair at Heritage Park in Oceanside
Music by the Clydesdales, food and carnival game events for all ages. Come and help celebrate fall, raise funds to support the parks in Oceanside, and stop by our booth to say hello. Free admission, small fees for carnival games. This is the first annual fall festival to benefit the Oceanside parks foundation. Heritage Park is at 220 Peyri Rd- next to San Luis Rey Mission. For more details call 760-435-5041.
Nov 16 Wed 7 pm
Preserve Calavera Board meeting
This is our regular bi-monthly Board meeting. All members are welcome to join us but RSVP is required and needed in order to get details on meeting location.
Nov 19 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.
Our all volunteer organization can’t do what we do without your help. Your time, talent and donations can make a difference- right here in your own backyard. Donations can be made through our website at http://www.preservecalavera.org/donate.html or by mailing a check.
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Preserve Calavera 760-724-3887
5020 Nighthawk Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
www.preservecalavera.org
