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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
