habitat restoration
At San Diego Canyonlands, we rehabilitate our environment through the reestablishment of native plant communities, removal of invasive species, and by supporting our pollinators and fauna.
Bill Tall Habitat Garden
With the help of City Farmers, Urban Corps, and Moosa Creek Nursery, we have planted 250 native plants in Olivia Canyon. Named for Bill Tall, founder of City Farmers.
Monarch Waystation
In order to support Monarch butterfly populations, we have planted x narrow-leaf milkweed plants in Olivia Canyon. The milkweed serves as the only host plant of the monarch.
Auburn Creek
With help from Wells Fargo and Community HousingWorks, we removed invasive arundo and fennel. Neighbors assisted us in removing trash, transforming the creek and trail into a beautiful community space.
City Heights Canyons
City Heights is home to 5 urban canyon environments. With the help of many community partners, as well as our incredible volunteers, we actively work to remove invasive species and reintroduce native species.
CCI Native Plant Garden Trailheads
The next time you’re hiking the City Heights Canyons, note the native plant gardens at trailheads. Our Canyon Connections Interns from City Heights high schools learned restoration practices from our team and established multiple native plant restoration sites. Find trailheads here.