Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve

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County of San DiegoDepartment of parks anD recreation

5500 overland avenue, Building 201, ste. 410san Diego, ca 92123

Within sD county: (858) 565-3600 outside sD county, toll free: (877) 565-3600 information: (858) 694-3049 ranger station: (858) 513-4737

www.sdparks.org

preserve hours: 8 am to 5 pm October-March 8 am to 7 pm April-September

Programs cater to all ages and give each guest an opportunity to find something that interests them.

Some of the more popular programs are:

Nature Hikes Animal tracking Local history Native plants Star gazing Edible Plants Birding

Informative Talks Geocaching Equestrians Local wildlife Mountain biking Bats, Coyotes, Raptors, Snakes

Childrens’ Programs Wildlife bingo Hike and a story Scavenger hunt ‘Leave No Trace’ principles

For more information on upcoming programs visit www.sdparks.org and and click on ‘Programs and Activities’ to find the program list, or call the Goodan Ranch Center office at (858) 513-4737. We will also be adding down-loadable self-guided tours in the near future, so keep an eye out for them.

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Rules and Regulationsfor Open Space Preserves

ACCiDENTS: The County of San Diego shall not be responsible for loss or accidents.

OFF-HiGHWAY VEHiCLES: The unauthorized use of OHV vehicles is prohibited.

TRAiLS: Stay on designated trails at all times.

BiCYCLES: Bicyclists must yield right-of-way to other users. Children are required to wear helmets. Speed limit is 10mph.

LiTTERiNG: is prohibited.

DEFACEMENT PROHiBiTED: No person shall re-move, deface, or destroy trail markers, monuments, fences, trees, camp or picnic structures, or other preserve facilities.

PRESERVATiON OF TRAiL FEATuRES: All wildlife, plant, and geologic features are protected and are not to be damaged or removed. All historical artifacts are to be left in place.

HORSES AND OTHER ANiMALS: No horse or other animal shall be hitched to any tree, shrub, or structure in a manner that may cause damage to preserve property.

PETS: Dogs are allowed on a maximum six foot leash. Please clean up after your dog.

NO HuNTiNG: No person shall use, transport, carry, fire, or discharge any firearms, air guns, archery device, slingshot, fireworks, or explosive device of any kind in a preserve.

ALCOHOLiC BEVERAGES: No beverages having more than 20% alcohol by volume are permitted.

FiRE HAzARDS AND SMOKiNG: No smoking. Camp fires are prohibited. Stoves allowed only in primitive group camping area.

and continue living populations of plant and animal species covered by the Endangered Species Act. Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve is included in the MSCP and managed under State and Federal principles, including the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act. This ensures that the Preserve will remain pristine for generations to come.

in 2003, the devastating Cedar Fire burned the entire Preserve, destroying most of its structures and leaving much of the land a temporary moonscape. in the ensuing months and years, life emerged again and reestablished itself. A new Goodan Ranch Center, rated silver by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, was opened in 2007 across from the old ranch house. Today the preserve is operated by the County of San Diego. The Friends of Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve is a non-profit support group, and assists at the Preserve by vol- unteering their time and donations to help

maintain the high quality experiences that visitors have come to enjoy.

Sycamore Canyon and Goodan Ranch are enjoyable for their peaceful solitude, recreation opportunities, and natural beauty. Ten different vegetation habitats, including coastal sage scrub, southern mixed chaparral, oak woodlands, riparian, and native grasslands can be found in the Preserve. Within these habitats are 313 plant species including California sage- brush, buckwheat, chamise, lilac, Manzanita, lemonade berry, coast live oak, sycamores, arroyo willow, and various native grasses. Along with the plants, 73 bird species are recorded, 30 mammals, 18 amphibians and reptiles, and 46 invertebrates. Twelve of these species are specifically monitored as part of the MSCP, and 32 special-status species are listed by wildlife agencies. Animals more commonly seen are mule deer, coyote, bobcat, rattlesnakes, acorn woodpeckers, red-shouldered hawks and flycatchers.

Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve Interpretive Programs

Along with miles of beautiful trails and a wide variety of plants and wildlife, Preserve staff at Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Pre- serve pride themselves on the wide array of interpretive programs offered for children and adults. As interpretive specialists, and in collab-

oration with other industry professionals, they provide opportunities to learn and explore all that this Preserve has to offer.

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