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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
