Save Badger Ridge Highlands
Help acquire 6 properties in key wildlife area
Surrounded by proposed Wilderness in the Cleveland National Forest, it is vital that this land be conserved before it is lost.
We have an incredible opportunity to purchase 6 properties totalling nearly 10 acres!
This is the largest remaining piece needed to conserve Badger Ridge.The above photo by Mysteri LeMay shows why some things must be saved. Not only is this land incredibly beautiful but it is home to a variety of plants and animals. Large mammals such as bobcats, cougars, deer, foxes and badger can be found here amongst the flowering plants of the coastal sage scrub habitat and Engelmann oak woodlands.
Native milkweed which monarch butterflies depend on can be found here, too! This is a very special place.
The South Rim is a vital ecological area. With your support, this land can be conserved.
All donations are appreciated.
- Donate $20 and be invited to the dedication ceremony!
- Donate $100: Receive South Rim coffee mug
- Donate $648: Adopt a 1/10 of an Acre
- Donate $1000: Get included on the property dedication sign!
We have until August 8th to raise the remaining funds needed.
Together we can do this!
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Other Ways to Donate:
- Call 619-297-7380 to donate with credit card over the phone M-F 8:30 - 2PM
- Mail Check to:
The San Diego River Park Foundation
4891 Pacific Highway, Suite 114
San Diego, CA 92110
memo: South Rim - Donate Stocks - Details - Save capital gains!
- Venmo @sandiegoriver (please indicate for Badger Ridge)
LOCATION: Upper San Diego River near Eagle Peak Road and Julian / Pine Hills
Link to Google Map
Map of Parcels
In the map the properties that can be conserved are in orange. You can see how we are working to connect SDRPF(yellow) and National Forest lands (green). The red properties are already under contract to purchase. The lands without a color overlay remain privately owned. Badger Ridge (shown) is connected to other SDRPF lands to the north.
CLICK HERE for Google Map for general location
Acquisition Details:
Total Cost = $119,800
Available in Acquisition Fund = $55,000
Left to raise = $64,800
Status: Purchase agreement signed and property is in escrow!
Deadline: August 8th all funds need to be raised or pledged so Board of Directors can authorize finalizing purchase.
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 we can act quickly.
Make a gift today to join with us to be part of conserving this very special place and provide wildlife like this amazing bobcat a place to roam forever.
Bobcat documented at Badger Ridge
Native milkweed growing near the property.
Acquisition provides open space for the following species and many more.
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Wildlife documented at Badger Ridger include these cougar cubs. Gray fox, deer 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 (let us know if you prefer to be anonymous).
South Rim Defender
$100 - $499
Receive a South Rim 12 oz. campfire mug (must be picked up at event or at our office) plus Friend of the South Rim benefit. Additional ones can be purchased for $10.
Adopt a 1/10 of an acre
$648
This is a special opportunity to adopt 1/10 of an acre. We will provide a certificate as well as identify your unique 1/10 acre on a sign along a trail at the South Rim.
Plus Friend of the South Rim benefits. An entire acre can be adopted for $6480!
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 fall event . 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
$55,000 to advance this effort including the deposit were provided by the
River Wildlife Club, recent gifts and a grant from an Anonymous Fund at the San Diego Foundation.
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.
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