CARDIFF: Nature Collective offers family activities Dec. 1
November 30, 2019
CARDIFF — The Nature Collective offers hands-on activities for families on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave. in Cardiff. Nature Collective volunteers and county park rangers will present family-friendly activity stations and presentations....
Old San Marcos oak now a centerpiece of new North City neighborhood
North Coast Current
August 20, 2019
If you visit the growing cluster of housing and businesses just across from California State University San Marcos on the north side of East Barham Drive, you will find the new home of a living landmark.
Respite from recent rains opens window for painted ladies
Roman S. Koenig
March 14, 2019
A swarm of travelers is riding in on light Santa Ana winds along the North Coast following this winter’s record rainfall. Painted lady butterflies, which have been observed in spots throughout the county over the past few weeks, have arrived in even more numbers in Encinitas and surrounding communities.
Botanic Garden extends admission offer to furloughed workers
North Coast Current
January 23, 2019
San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas has extended its offer of free admission to furloughed federal employees and contractors, and their families, through Jan. 25, park officials announced.
Botanic Garden offers free admission to furloughed workers
North Coast Current
January 14, 2019
Furloughed federal employees and contractors, and their families, can receive a break on admission to the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas now through Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., park officials recently announced.
ENCINITAS: Ladybug festival July 21 at Botanic Garden
July 14, 2018
ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden hosts its Insect and Ladybug Festival July 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 37-acre garden, located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive. The event features live insects, lizards, snakes, ladybugs and Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Children can practice bug collecting,...
Cool on the Coast: Celebrate summer’s start with these June events
Michele Leivas
June 22, 2018
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Escondido and the region.
Cool on the Coast: Brighten May Gray with a variety of events
Michele Leivas
May 17, 2018
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Escondido and the region.
Cool on the Coast: ‘Faire’ amount of events this April
North Coast Current
April 19, 2018
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Solana Beach and the region.
Tips to protect birds in your yard and garden
StatePoint
March 18, 2018
One of the best parts of backyard living in the warmer months is all the potential for bird watching that comes with it. You may have even installed a bird feeder in your garden in an attempt to attract more birds to your property. But did you know, your home poses dangerous risks to the birds that...
Cool on the Coast: Beat June gloom with county fair, local arts and more
Michele Leivas
June 8, 2017
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Oceanside and Escondido.
ENCINITAS: Botanic Garden offers mosaic course Jan. 21 and 25
January 6, 2017
ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden offers Beginning Mosaics — Butterflies, Dragonflies, Seahorses, Owls and Turtles, where participants can create garden art during two Wednesdays in January. This beginning mosaics class — Jan. 18 and 25 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. — will guide students through...
