Dictionary Hill Open Space Advocates

09/08/2026

Thank you Charles Gailband for another informative and entertaining evening under the trees. As usual, it was fascinating. Thanks to all volunteers to help put on these talks, and thanks to all who came. We hope to see you at the next event.

08/30/2026

Thank you Charles Gailband for bringing your beautiful birds and Ranger Thomas for helping to present another summer talk. We always appreciate your presentations.

08/01/2026

Today is World Ranger Day! A day where we shine a spotlight on the extraordinary impact park rangers have on our environment and well-being.

Rangers are on the front lines of conservation, helping to restore habitats, protect vulnerable species, and safeguard the natural systems that give us clean water, fresh air, and a thriving environment. Thank you for protecting the land we love for future generations.

Thank you, also, for your efforts to maintain our parks and facilities, provide fantastic community programs, and help visitors build meaningful connections with nature.

Your stewardship, passion, and dedication helps improve quality of life for so many and makes a healthier world possible.

Thank you! 🥾

07/30/2026

Thank you Ranger Thomas for an interesting talk about the trails for our second Summer Talk.
He told us about other San Diego County Parks, as well as information about Dictionary Hill.
We learned how to keep our pets and ourselves safe on the trail, all while sitting under the trees, enjoying each other's company.

07/25/2026

Beat the heat and come and listen to the Summer Talk this evening...Sit under the trees and enjoy free ice-cream, while Ranger Thomas gives us news about our Dictionary Hill trails, and many other county parks.

Saturday evening Ranger Thomas is giving a talk about the San Diego county Trails. If you have started by exploring Dictionary Hill and want to learn more about our varied county trails, come and join us!
Not only learn about the trail system, but also how to keep children and pets safe on trails, and what to do if you meet wild life.
What are some of the local flora and fauna you are likely to see, and how to identify them in real time.
How do you keep youngsters entertained on the trails? How to keep kids interested who don't want to look up from their phones?
What are the essentials you need to take, no matter how long or short the hike, and so much more!
Come and join your neighbors and let's have a fun evening together.

07/24/2026

Saturday evening Ranger Thomas is giving a talk about the San Diego county Trails. If you have started by exploring Dictionary Hill and want to learn more about our varied county trails, come and join us!
Not only learn about the trail system, but also how to keep children and pets safe on trails, and what to do if you meet wild life.
What are some of the local flora and fauna you are likely to see, and how to identify them in real time.
How do you keep youngsters entertained on the trails? How to keep kids interested who don't want to look up from their phones?
What are the essentials you need to take, no matter how long or short the hike, and so much more!
Come and join your neighbors and let's have a fun evening together.

06/20/2026

The Summer Talk on pollinators was interesting. We had fun making clay seed pods to plant seeds in the community.
These evenings are informative, entertaining and fun. Approximately 60 neighbors attended!
The next talk, with Ranger Thomas, will be about the proposed trails on the hill, how to stay safe and have fun when hiking. Date to be announced.
Mark your calendars for August 29th, when Charles Gailband will be back with his wonderful birds!!!
Thanks to all for making these talks so fun and so popular!

06/15/2026

This was left behind after the Summer Talk last week. It is still on the fence waiting for you to pick it up!

06/07/2026

What a wonderful presentation about Planting For Pollinators by Mackensie Karl this evening.
So many neighbors turned out to learn about planting native habitat in their yards. Both adults and children enjoyed the activity of making seed balls for planting native plants.
Thank you Cicely Suarez for all the great photos!