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 Colorado 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, […]