Wright’s Field Alpine ca
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Alerts & Emergency
Fire Prevention Efforts Were Underway at Wright’s Field in Alpine Before West Fire
By Alpine Chamber of Commerce – August 2018 With the West Fire bearing down from the east end of Alpine on July 6,2018 the natural park known as Wright’s Field in the center of Alpine was already well-prepared. Fortunately, firefighters stopped the blaze just before it got into the natural preserve loved by walkers, hikers, bike and horseback riders. In recent years the Back Country Land Trust, which owns the 230-acre field, had been working with firefighters on fire prevention measures well before the West fire. Those efforts are continuing…. The July 6 West Fire that destroyed or damaged dozens…
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Alerts & Emergency
Residents Are Asked Not to Disturb WET AREAS in WRIGHT’S FIELD
COMMUNITY BULLETIN From Back Country Land Trust February 7, 2017 – Alpine Ca: A temporary trail closure is in place around our vernal pool habitat at Wright’s Field (Map it). These seasonal wetlands are home to a rare and endemic species called the western spade-footed toads that are breeding during this time of year. Vernal Pools are the most threatened habitats in San Diego County. Please do not disturb these wet areas! Dogs should not be allowed in pools. A trail reroute will be in effect until the pools are dry. Learn more about the Spade-footed Toad HERE Please stay…
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Local News
BCLT Invites You to Take New Survey About Volunteering in Wright’s Field
The Back country Land Trust needs your input on bringing you more volunteer opportunities to help make Wrights Field even better. Please take a moment for this survey and let us know how we can do this best! http://goo.gl/forms/TxrKcgaxO2oBtYli2 Save
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Local News
Volunteers Remove Graffiti Off of Rocks in Wright’s Field – June 6, 2015
Please enjoy these photos from our graffiti removal project in Wright’s Field in Alpine last weekend, June 6th, in celebration of National Trails Day. Thank you to our 3 volunteers that came out to help with this project, and to those that donated time & equipment to make this project a success. If you’d like to see Wright’s Field in Alpine continue looking good and being taken care of / cleaned up, please consider volunteering or becoming a member of Back Country Land Trust. All donations are welcome, in any amount, and go directly to support our…
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Events & Entertainment
Wright’s Field Native Grassland Demonstration Area Dedication Ceremony – April 21, 2015
Wright’s Field Native Grassland Demonstration Area Dedication Ceremony – April 21, 2015 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 6pm – 7pm at Wright’s Field in Alpine 2001 Tavern Rd. Alpine Ca 91901. Join BCLT and Alpine Girl Scout Troop #6401, as we unveil our newest project at Wright’s Field – our Native Grassland Restoration Project & Demonstration Area. A public dedication ceremony will be held in honor of the Girl Scouts’ Bronze Award project, and their service to our community by enhancing the native habitat and history of our local nature preserve here in Alpine. Jon Green Program & Outreach Director…
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Local News
BCLT Director Jon Green – 2015 Alpine Honorary Mayor Candidate
BCLT Director Green seeks Honorary Mayor slot By the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce Jon Green, outreach and program director for the Back Country Land Trust, is the third candidate to toss his hat into the ring to be Alpine’s 2015 Honorary Mayor! Green’s visible improvement project for Alpine —- a new requirement this year in the annual race sponsored by the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce —- is to get enough dollar “votes” to provide interpretive signs at Alpine’s Wright’s Field preserve. “My campaign pledge is to create personal and community connection to Wright’s Field through trailside…
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