GUIDED KAYAK TOURS AT LAKE JENNINGS JUNE 26

East County News Service
 
June 21, 2024 (Lakeside) — In honor of National Canoe and Kayak Day, Lake Jennings in Lakeside is offering guided kayak tours on Wednesday, June 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
 
The hour-and-a-half tour costs $30 per person and includes a kayak rental.  Learn about the lake’s history, biodiversity, conservation efforts and operations. Reserve space by calling (619) 596-1306.

SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAYS MADE SIMPLE: HOW AND WHERE TO RECYCLE REAL CHRISTMAS TREES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Drop-off locations and curbside pickup info for all San Diego County residents

Source: I Love a Clean San Diego

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December 14, 2024 (San Diego) -- Did you know a Christmas tree can take hundreds of years to decompose in a landfill due to lack of oxygen? San Diego residents can help prevent waste and save landfill space by transforming their old Christmas trees into nutrient-rich compost or mulch.

The County of San Diego and I Love a Clean San Diego make it easy for residents to recycle their real Christmas trees by compiling a list of drop-off locations and instructions for curbside pick-up. The countywide recycling resource, WasteFreeSD.org, hosts the 2024/2025 Christmas Tree Recycling Guide with listings for curbside and drop-off locations.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PURCHASE OF COWLES MOUNTAIN AT MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK

East County News Service

Photo:  Cowles Mountain by Gerry Tietje

December 31, 2024 (San Diego) -- Today, December 31, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of Cowles Mountain at Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP). Its purchase and preservation in 1974 was a pivotal moment in the park’s history, and was the result of community members and local leaders uniting to save Cowles Mountain from imminent development. Their efforts secured the land for public use, laying the foundation for Mission Trails, now comprised of more than 8,000 acres and one of the largest urban parks in the country. The park welcomes more than two million visitors annually.