September Chapter Meeting – Presentation: Miramar Vernal Pools—A Two-Year Update on Ecological Recovery and Volunteer Impact

Two years after beginning our clean up and protection of an 8 acre vernal pool site in Miramar, the partnerships and efforts have grown alongside the plants that have recovered wonderfully.  Many recall that over a hundred CNPS volunteers removed tons of waste and refuse from a former encampment following a process to notify the residents there.  The following spring of 2023, the plants came back with an unexpected resiliency!  With good rainfall continuing into 2024, what has become of the Preserve space?  What challenges does it still face?  How are the efforts going with the money raised from many of you t take down the “Dirty Dozen” eucalyptus negatively impacting some of the pools?

Come out for an informal night of banter and awe at great progress slides and data.  We’ll have discussions about the ecology of one of San Diego’s finest examples of endangered habitats saved from a slow death by our members.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn more about the Vernal Pool Preserve and its ongoing restoration efforts here.

Chapter Meeting Details

Event Timeline:
6:30 PM – Browsing & Socializing
7:00 PM – Meeting Announcements
7:15-7:30 PM – Presentation (May begin a little early)
8:30 PM – Wrap-up and Thanks (event closes at 9:00 PM)

Location Details:
Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park
Located across Village Place from the San Diego Natural History Museum (NAT), in the Casa Del Prado Inner Courtyard.

Chapter meetings are free and open to the public. Everyone with a love for wild places, biodiversity, and community is welcome!

Event Highlights:

Merchandise & Seeds: Browse books, merchandise, and even purchase seeds and bulbs (availability not guaranteed).

Connect & Volunteer: Meet knowledgeable members, discover volunteer opportunities, enjoy snacks and drinks, and connect with others who share a passion for conserving San Diego’s unique landscapes and habitats.