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Our Conservation Projects

Nature Preserves

We protect San Diego’s flora and fauna

Diverse habitats—from coastal wetlands to woodlands—make your region special.  We preserve land to support wildlife and keep people close to nature. Our designated nature preserves include the 34-acre Ford Wildlife Preserve along Escondido Creek, the 77-acre protected land near Lake Drive in Cardiff, and Harbaugh Seaside Trails in Solana Beach with beautiful ocean views. Through conservation easements or fee-titles, we are protecting vital natural wonders together. Nature Collective is proud to meet the highest national standards in land conservation, as recognized by the Land Trust Accreditation Committee. 

Remarkable wildlife in San Diego, including endangered birds such as the California Gnatcatcher and Least Bell’s Vireo, can thrive in their natural environment. We are proud of our progress and look forward to saving even more acres of habitat. 

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What we do

  • Preserve land across 200+ acres and growing 
  • By working with landowners or purchasing land, we help protect places where nature can thrive 
  • Restore land to a more diverse range of natural habitats, including rare and endangered coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and marsh wetlands 
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Reasons why we preserve land

  • To protect natural spaces that provide wildlife with shelter, food and homes amid urban growth 
  • To maintain habitat connectivity that helps animals safely travel between natural environments
  • So nature can continue to teach, inspire, and heal us 

Philanthropy You Can Trust

Nature Collective is recognized with the highest level of nonprofit credentials. We are a leader among San Diego nonprofits that measures progress + impact with transparency.

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