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ABF in Action: Stacy Valdez, Community Engagement Coordinator

https://youtube.com/shorts/INxH4J69wdU ABF in Action: Stacy Valdez, Community Engagement Coordinator ABF in Action is our monthly spotlight series highlighting the people who bring Anza-Borrego Foundation’s mission to life. Each month, we introduce you to a member of our dedicated team—the people working behind the scenes (and in the heart of the desert!) to protect the Park, […]

Camp Borrego: 5th Grade Outdoor Camp 2026 Impact Report

Camp Borrego: 5th Grade Outdoor Camp 2026 Impact Report Thanks to the generous support from Slaggie Family Foundation, Anza-Borrego Foundation successfully delivered another transformative year of Camp Borrego, our flagship 5th-grade outdoor education program. In 2026, we welcomed a new cohort of approximately 24 students from Borrego Springs Elementary School for a three-day, two-night camping […]

The Astonishing Diversity of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

The Astonishing Diversity of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park If you think deserts are empty or barren, you haven’t truly explored one—especially not Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, one of the most ecologically and geologically diverse landscapes in California, and one of the most remarkable desert ecosystems in North America. Anza-Borrego is a place of dramatic elevation shifts, […]

Pigs – ¡Sus scrofa no es mi scrofa!

Large feral boar in desert

Pigs – ¡Sus scrofa no es mi scrofa!   David Van Cleve has many ties to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Anza-Borrego Foundation. In the 1980s, he was an environmental scientist in the San Diego regional office, where he collaborated with park staff on many significant natural resource projects. In 1989, he was selected to […]

ABF in Action: Terry Miley, Finance Director

https://youtube.com/shorts/Ck9xp0x6dRk ABF in Action: Terry Miley, Finance Director ABF in Action is our monthly spotlight series highlighting the people who bring Anza-Borrego Foundation’s mission to life. Each month, we introduce you to a member of our dedicated team—the people working behind the scenes (and in the heart of the desert!) to protect the Park, inspire […]

Winter Hiking in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Women hiking through a rock walled canyon with a view of the desert below them.

Did You Know? Winter is an excellent time for hiking in the Park! Winter is prime hiking season in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park—and many visitors don’t realize just how different the desert feels once temperatures cool. From late fall through early spring, daytime temperatures are more comfortable, wildlife activity increases, and the desert’s subtle details […]

Moments in Time with Dave Vancleve: Desert Cahuilla

Moments in Time with Dave VanCleve: Desert Cahuilla  David Van Cleve has many ties to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Anza-Borrego Foundation. In the 1980s, he was an environmental scientist in the San Diego regional office, where he collaborated with park staff on many significant natural resource projects. In 1989, he was selected to serve […]

Five Ways to Love Anza-Borrego Desert State Park this Valentine’s Day

Five Ways to Love Anza-Borrego Desert State Park This Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is often about roses, chocolates, and grand gestures, but love can also look like care, protection, and commitment. If Anza-Borrego Desert State Park holds a special place in your heart, this Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your love in […]

ABF in Action: Bri Fordem, Executive Director

https://youtube.com/shorts/gux768c_L5g?feature=share ABF in Action: Bri Fordem, Executive Director ABF in Action is our monthly spotlight series highlighting the people who bring Anza-Borrego Foundation’s mission to life. Each month, we introduce you to a member of our dedicated team—the people working behind the scenes (and in the heart of the desert!) to protect the Park, inspire […]

Experience California’s Largest State Park This Winter

The desert at sunrise- pink sky dotted with clouds.

Experience California’s Largest State Park This Winter As cooler desert temperatures settle in, winter marks the beginning of peak season at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park—California’s largest and most biodiverse desert state park. Spanning 650,000 acres just 90 minutes east of San Diego, Anza-Borrego offers a rare chance to explore vast desert valleys, palm oases, winding […]

ABF in Action: Mario Mouett, Retail Director

ABF in Action: Mario Mouett, Retail Director ABF in Action is our monthly spotlight series highlighting the people who bring Anza-Borrego Foundation’s mission to life. Each month, we introduce you to a member of our dedicated team—the people working behind the scenes (and in the heart of the desert!) to protect the Park, inspire visitors, […]

Will We Have a Super Bloom This Spring?

A super bloom isn’t just “a lot of flowers”—it requires a perfect sequence of weather events that begins months before petals appear. In Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, seeds can lie dormant in the soil for decades, waiting for just the right combination of gentle, soaking autumn rains, steady winter moisture, and cool, stable temperatures without […]

Moments in Time with Dave VanCleve: Cows in the Park—Unwelcome Residents

Moments in Time with Dave VanCleve: Cows in the Park—Unwelcome Residents   David Van Cleve has many ties to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Anza-Borrego Foundation. In the 1980s, he was an environmental scientist in the San Diego regional office, where he collaborated with park staff on many significant natural resource projects. In 1989, he […]

ABF in Action: Lino Morales, Land Program Manager

https://youtube.com/shorts/BazIft7Gap8?feature=share ABF in Action: Lino Morales, Land Program Manager ABF in Action is our monthly spotlight series highlighting the people who bring Anza-Borrego Foundation’s mission to life. Each month, we introduce you to a member of our dedicated team; the people working behind the scenes (and often out in the desert!) to protect the Park, […]

Member Spotlight: Stephanie & Tom DiPalma

Member Spotlight: Stephanie & Tom DiPalma For Stephanie and Tom DiPalma, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park isn’t just a destination—it’s a way of life. From their first visit in 2000, when they hiked Palm Canyon and caught sight of bighorn sheep locking horns, the desert captured their hearts. What began as a spontaneous day trip from […]

A Victory for the Desert: Protecting Glorietta Canyon

A Victory for the Desert: Protecting Glorietta Canyon One of the most meaningful milestones of the year for Anza-Borrego Foundation was the acquisition of the 40-acre Glorietta Canyon property—a long-awaited conservation victory nearly two decades in the making. For years, the fate of this land hung in the balance. Decades ago, half of the parcel […]

Welcome Back to the Desert — Support Borrego Partners on Your Next Visit

Photo Credit: The Desert Sun Welcome Back to the Desert — Support Borrego Partners on Your Next Visit As the desert begins to cool and the stars shine brighter against crisp night skies, there’s no better time to return to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Whether you’re here to hike hidden canyons, marvel at the night […]

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