Inspiring Community and Connection in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Environmental BIPOC Campout

Inspiring Community and Connection in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Environmental BIPOC Campout By: Lizbeth Bárcena, California Naturalist and ABF Member and Volunteer Nature lovers come from all walks of life. On a sunny November weekend, thirty nature enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds gathered at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campground to share the joy of conservation. I […]

Discover Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Through the Lens

Discover Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Through the Lens At Anza-Borrego Foundation, we believe that nature has the power to inspire, and there’s no better way to share that inspiration than through photography. Whether you’re an amateur with a smartphone or a seasoned professional with a camera, our Annual Photo Contest invites you to capture the […]

A Narrow Escape: Saving a Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard

A Narrow Escape: Saving a Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard By Donna Roy   I found myself on the highway staring down an 18-wheeler semi-trailer truck barreling towards me. How did I end up here? I have to rewind to a month earlier. My friend Joe, an environmental scientist, had been looking for help with flat-tailed horned […]

Volunteer Opportunities

Join Us! Volunteer with Anza-Borrego Foundation and Make a Difference! Are you passionate about nature, conservation, and giving back to the community? We’d love for you to join our team of dedicated volunteers! As a volunteer, you’ll play a key role in protecting and preserving Anza-Borrego Desert State Park—California’s largest state park and a place […]

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Designated as a Quiet Conservation Area by Quiet Parks International

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Designated as a Quiet Conservation Area by Quiet Parks International  This recognition highlights our commitment to preserving the natural soundscapes of one of California’s most serene desert landscapes. Why Quiet Matters in Nature Quiet Parks International, a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting natural quiet, emphasizes the importance of silence in nature […]

A Day in Borrego Palm Canyon: Witnessing Bighorn Sheep

A Day in Borrego Palm Canyon: Witnessing the Majestic Bighorn Sheep By Arun Balakrishnan On a warm October day, I found myself with a few wildlife trackers in the first wash in Borrego Palm Canyon. There were no other people around. The chupa rosas were a vibrant red, there were signs of rabbits feeding on […]

The Finest City Podcasts

The Finest City Podcasts   Did you know we were featured on an episode of The Finest City podcast not once but twice? These podcast episodes offer a fantastic glimpse into the hard work Anza-Borrego Foundation does behind the scenes to continue protecting your favorite state park. The Magic of Anza-Borrego Desert Join Bri Fordem, Executive […]

Five Adventures to Have in Borrego Springs

Five Adventures to Plan in Borrego Springs Next Season By: Jacq- The Bubbly Mermaid Avid traveler and adventurer Jacq- The Bubbly Mermaid here. I have absolutely fallen in love with Borrego Springs and want to share some great adventures to be had in this amazing SoCal location. Join me as we explore the California Desert […]

Anza-Borrego: An International Dark Sky Park and Borrego Springs: A Dark Sky Community

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the nearby community of Borrego Springs earned prestigious designations that highlight their commitment to preserving the night sky. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, while Borrego Springs is celebrated as an International Dark Sky Community. These accolades, awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), […]

Back in Time: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s Extensive Fossil Beds

The fossil beds in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park hold significant scientific and educational value, inspiring a quest for knowledge about prehistoric life and the region’s geological history. The Park contains one of North America’s richest concentrations of Pleistocene fossils, dating from 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago. Fossils found here include those of mammoths, camels, […]

Night Hikes Offer a Unique Perspective of the Desert

Written by: Todd Linke, ABF Member & Volunteer It doesn’t take much arm-twisting to convince me to trek from San Diego to Anza Borrego. I’ll happily jump in the car for the two-hour morning drive, only to return the same evening, tired but rejuvenated for the week ahead. Of course, I’m more than happy to […]

Summer Hiking Safety

Hiking in the desert during the summer heat requires careful planning, skill, and preparation. While we recommend finding activities that do not require extensive amount of time outside in the heat, we do get asked what are “safe” temperatures to hike in often. “Safe” hiking temperatures can vary depending on individual tolerance, acclimatization, and preparedness. […]

Anza-Borrego Foundation Celebrates Transformative Education Teacher Symposium

By Erin English, We are proud to conclude the successful Education Teacher Symposium series, a cornerstone event in our five-year education plan. Over the past two years, we have collaborated with over one hundred passionate K-12 educators from school districts and charter schools across Southern California. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Anza-Borrego State Park, these […]

Education Season Update

High Fives All Around for Education!  Well, we did it! We ran a stupendous season of desert education programs with the support of our participants and followers and a small but dedicated team of education staff and volunteers. Our programming included guided outdoor excursions, research-based programs, train-the-trainer programs, school-based programs, and virtual experiences. For a complete list […]

Everyone’s Talking About the Anza-Borrego BioBlitz

By: Samantha Young, Education Manager Fresh from the afterglow of a successful event, Anza-Borrego Foundation (ABF) successfully planned and executed our first annual Anza-Borrego Desert BioBlitz. I’m not going to lie; it took many hours of planning and the tremendous help of a large staff and volunteers, but I think we pulled off something worthwhile. […]

Empowering Youth Through Nature at FamCamp

I had the opportunity and privilege to participate in FamCamp, held at Borrego Palm Canyon Campground. It’s a grant funded program from California State Parks, which makes it possible for first time campers to enjoy the outdoor experience. We provide them all of the equipment and food, and we can even help with transportation if needed. The experience was not only fun and beautiful, as our desert always is, but it was an opportunity to connect people to the desert experience.

Coyote Canyon Update

Coyote Canyon Closure Update Due to lingering storm damage from Tropical Storm Hilary, the Coyote Canyon Wilderness Area in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park continues to be closed to all vehicles beyond the closure gate, just before the “Third Crossing.” Tropical Storm Hilary, a very rare tropical storm in California, brought significant rainfall to the region, […]

Wildlife Guzzler Installations

Securing the Future: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s Commitment to Endangered Species Management Written by: Danny McCamish, Senior Environmental Scientist Colorado Desert District California State Parks In an extraordinary collaborative effort, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (ABDSP) is happy to report continued efforts towards the ongoing conservation of the endangered and titular Borrego or Peninsular Bighorn Sheep, Ovis […]