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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
