On Oct. 14, 2019, the University of San Diego celebrated the renaming of Mission Crossroads to Mata’yuum Crossroads. In the Kumeyaay language, Mata’yuum means “gathering place.” This renaming honors USD’s location in the traditional territory of the Kumeyaay Nation and Read more
This piece appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune on October 16. Read the full article online at the San Diego Union Tribune.
eBird is a popular place for birders to upload data. Check out all these bird sightings at Rose Creek. 132 species and counting.
Anyone can participate in the King Tides Project! All you need is a cell phone or digital camera and access to a tidally-influenced shoreline. The highest high tides come to California during the winter months when they combine with the Read more
In a unanimous decision following two hours of public testimony, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board voted 6-0 in favor of a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) that will enable the ReWild Mission Bay “Wildest” plan for wetland restoration in Read more
The City of San Diego is holding a series of forums on updates to the Climate Action Plan. Learn more at the City’s website.
Enjoy this great film from showing traditional ceramic artists Teresa Castro sharing her traditions and learn some Kumeyaay words in the process. Desert Musseum Kumeyaay V5 from Conveyor Group on Vimeo.
The upper Rose Creek salt marsh in Pacific Beach has eucalyptus trees that are blocking the sun for a Coast Live Oak that need more light to thrive. We also have a number of Brazilian Pepper trees that are spreading Read more
Science is not just for scientists. We need all of us to get involved and contribute. Watch the video on citizen science. While Caren Cooper promotes one platform, the Friends of Rose Creek uses iNaturalist. All you need is an Read more