Torrey Pines Conservancy

got a of the with of the today! We’ll be back soon to do the new ocean side trail down to the , and hopefully for this winter!

Thomas Close shared this shot of the fire aftermath showing the loss of essential chaparral in the Torrey Pines extension. 😢
Consider joining our restoration effort. Donate today if you can at torreypines.org/extension50fire/ (link in bio).

Fire burned the Extension this week. First it was contained and then reignited by gusts of wind. The next day, fire ravaged the land, and yesterday we heard about another small fire in another part of the Extension. to the fire department and its brave firefighting staff, to our colleagues at , and to local residents for quickly complying with orders. Consider a donation —> link in bio.

On July 17 at 7pm, we’re hosting an evening with local author Ken Davenport who will lead a discussion titled “Talk Less, Listen More: A Stoic Approach to Lifelong Learning.” Gain strategies to quiet the ego and embrace a growth mindset in this FREE event generously hosted by . RSVP is required at the link in the bio.

You’re invited to celebrate the recently restored Guy Fleming residence in the Reserve. Get all the details at (the link in bio or) torreypines.com/event/guyfleming.

Many thanks to members of the San Diego Audubon Society , the Torrey Pines Docent Society, and the Torrey Pines Conservancy for braving the marine layer to scout some shorebirds this morning. 40 RSVP’d ! DM for the list!

We’re going on a bird walk on June 11 with our friends at . Will you join us? at the calendar link in bio.

Spotted at Crest Canyon: this rare tiny succulent (Dudleya brevifolia) only found in 5 locations around the world, in an area roughly 8 square miles centered around the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Kudos to our Docent friends for sharing this find!

New merch alert! The dark blue baseball hat is most popular but khaki is available too. Link in bio.

None of this would be possible without Ellen Browning Scripps. 🙏🏽

| Have you hiked the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Extension?

So thrilled to host during our event with the Torrey Pines Docent Society. Come learn how these high schoolers from are using to identify !

🌍 Join us for Earth Day on Sunday 4/21 9am-1pm
📍 Torrey Pines Visitor Center at 12600 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
⭐️ We’re so excited to be joined by from !
🤖 Come learn about their algorithm and app that identifies invasive plants in the Reserve.

The site possesses exceptional value…I’d say!

Have you seen it? 👀
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The north facing trail side slope just south of the bridge on Razor Point has the CA polypody fern, silverback fern, and rarely seen coffee fern all concentrated in one small spot!
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Snuck away to to play in the snow and gawk at pine cones 2x the size of my head! Love you always, .

Witches hair is a parasite that doesn’t kill its host. So a benevolent ginger, basically. 😜

Embryonic leaves on the laurel sumac get this red hue to protect themselves from the sun. on the

Flat seed plantain, finger by Docent Ingo. 👇🏽👆🏼

Teeny tiny Pygmy Stone Crop

Worty stem or white lavender is . And so pretty on today’s .

Spotted some milk maids on the with our members and friends on this lovely day.

Hi! My name is Solange and I’m new to Torrey Pines Conservancy. If you’re a member or simply a lover of all things , I want to meet you! Join me on March 19 for a led by our very knowledgeable docents! Link in bio or here https://www.torreypines.org/event/springequinox_wildflowerwalk_march2024/

now (and invite a friend) to get yourself a free parking permit for the event.

Just another ! Yay for longer days and slower sunsets. Next week, please join our on . RSVP at link in bio.

Come hike with me on the Spring Equinox to welcome Spring to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve! See event link in bio to RSVP.

It’s just another . If you’re hiking today, share your pics and tag us!

Board members and welcome newest member to the 2024 annual meeting at the historic Martin Johnson House!

What a treat to be joined by two environmental scientists, and Darren Smith of , for today’s annual meeting.

Keynote speaker, 2x author, retired lifeguard, and real life legend received a proclamation from at our annual meeting today. Feb 25 is now day in . 🏆

It’s our 2024 annual meeting today! Thanks to our speakers and all members in attendance.