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Los Penasquitos Canyon County Preserve
Trailhead: 12020 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129
This expansive urban preserve features over 4,000 acres of natural habitat and more than 12 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Highlights include a year-round creek, waterfall, historic adobe ranch house, and diverse wildlife.
- The preserve has two host campsites with full hookups (electricity, water, and sewer).
Learn more at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.
Volunteer Opportunities:
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Park Host | 1 | |||
Rancho Peñasquitos Adobe
12122 Canyonside Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92129
Built in 1823, this historic adobe is one of the oldest private residences in San Diego County. Located within Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, the site offers docent-led tours, educational programs, and a glimpse into early California ranch life.
- The adobe has one host campsite with full hookups (electricity, water, and sewer).
Learn more at Rancho Peñasquitos Adobe.
Volunteer Opportunities:
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Historic Park Host | 1 | |||
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Established in 1980, the San Diego County Parks Society supports the goals, programs, and activities of San Diego County Parks and Recreation. Your donation funds environmental education programs, youth and community events, historic and cultural preservation, habitat restoration and conservation efforts, and support for the dedicated volunteers who care for our parks. Your gift helps protect and enhance the parks we all love today and for generations to come.
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The San Diego County Parks Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), (EIN #95-3655610) organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Contributions directly support the improvement and maintenance of park facilities, as well as important educational and community initiatives.
