Exciting News:
3 South Rim Properties Acquired!
These properties are in the vitally important Bridge of the South Rim where we have been striving to buy private property to create a protected wildlife area.
Acquisiton of these lands conserved beautiful oak woodlands and the wildlife that lives there. Thank you to all involved!
We continue to strive to conserve threatened open spaces. Your gift today can support taking action when an opportunity becomes available.
Alternative Online Forms:
Other Ways to Donate:
- Call 619-297-7380 to donate with credit card over the phone
- Venmo @sandiegoriver (please indicate for South Rim)
- Mail Check to:
The San Diego River Park Foundation
4891 Pacific Highway, Suite 114
San Diego, CA 92110
memo: South Rim
3 Properties in Blue
Details: This map show how we have been working over many years to conserve this beautiful and ecologically important area. Home to rare Engelmann oaks, native grasslands and chaparral vegetation communities where badger, cougar, gray fox and deer roam.
In the map the three properties are identified in blue. You can see how we are working to connect SDRPF and National Forest lands (green) to the north with National Forest lands to the south. The red properties are already in the process of being acquiring. The lands without a color overlay remain privately owned.
Location:
The property is located off Eagle Peak Road near Julian and Pine Hills.
CLICK HERE for Google Map for location
Over time we have been able to acquire and conserve dozens of properties in the South Rim area. We will continue to reach out to many private landowners building relationships so that if they decide to sell their open space we can act quickly.
For these current acquisitions we have been working for more than 2 years!
Make a gift today to join with us to be part of conserving this very special place and provide wildlife a place to roam forever.
View from one of the properties
Native milkweed growing near the property.
This acquisition provides open space for the following species and many more.
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Wildlife documented on adjacent property. Cougars, bobcats and much more have been photographed through our Critter Cam wildlife camera network.
Your donation today is helping protect wild places for these amazing critters.
DONOR APPRECIATION
Friend of the South Rim
$5 - $99
Receive an invitation to a property dedication ceremony (virtual or in-person) and be listed on this website (if desired).
South Rim Defender
$100 - $499
Receive a South Rim 12 oz. Tumbler (must be picked up at event or at our office) plus Friend of the South Rim benefit.
South Rim Guardian
$500 - $999
Be recognized on a trailside bench to be located at or near the property (remote and along non-motorized trail). We will contact you to confirm the details and if you prefer we can place your plaque at Eagle Peak Ranch. Plus Friend of the South Rim benefits.
Conservation Society
$1000 and above:
Be recognized on the property dedication sign to be located at Eagle Peak Ranch plus plus the Friend of the South Rim Benefits. Invitation to join the River Park Foundation's Conservation Society for one year (or extension of one year if current member).
Conservation Society members are invited to a special event at Eagle Peak Ranch and we will be restarting our annual reception in 2024. In addition, you will receive occasional updates from our CEO with acquisition news and other information.
- We encourage you to consider joining our River Wildlife Club by signing up for a monthly donation. It is convenient, easy, and provides the fuel to pursue other opportunities! Thank you if you are already a member!
Learn More About the South Rim Conservation Effort
Video by Jim Karnik Films on Vimeo.
When we raise funds for a specific property acquisition, any donations received above the goal will be used first for unanticipated expenses. Once that is determined, remaining funds stay in our Acquisition Fund for the next project.
For more information on our acquisition program or other ways to get involved, contact our CEO Rob Hutsel rhutsel@sandiegoriver.org or call (619) 244-7024..
Thank You to the
Amazing Donors
Brandee Wagner &
Eric Bischoff
Nancy Conney
Randall Padgett
Donovan Ackley III
Tom Wallace
Aysegul Underhill
Jodie Hulden
Lorelei Bunjes
Adrienne Heinzelman
Victoria Mature
Liz Abeyta Fine Art
Phyllis Berger
Diane Hunter
Theresa Acerro
Molly Gee
Susan Valle
Pamela Willians
Fred Kramer
Rae Newman
Cary Lowe
Judy Bee in tribute
to Art Votek
La Jolla Rocks
Nathan Weflen
Kristin Katz
Jeremy Tuler
Barbara Forbes
Joan Raphael
Glenn Perelson
Vickie Church
Mysteri LeMay
David Hogan
Rob Hutsel
Initial funds to advance this effort were provided by the
River Wildlife Club Members
FINAL LIST
Please let us know of any errors in your listing so we can correct them.
Thanks!
619-297-7380
Donations are
tax-deductible as allowed by law.
EIN 01-0565671
