The Harbaugh Foundation makes an impact with philanthropy
This past February, the land officially opened as Harbaugh Seaside Trails, and that view will forever be preserved for all who visit.
ThriveSustainability
Get to know those working to ensure that the community is aware of preservation initiatives, cleanup and recycling efforts
Local farms county-wide offer a diversity of goods
Whether at farm stands or farmers markets, local growers and cottage food purveyors provide a fresh, local alternative to traditional supermarkets.
Protector Brewery, San Diego’s only all-organic brewery, celebrates two years in business
In 2017, San Diego welcomed its first-ever USDA certified organic operation when Protector Brewery opened in Miramar. Former Navy SEAL Sean Haggerty worked with fellow sea, air, and land vets to brew up his business.
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When Less is So Much More
It’s one thing to decide to be more mindful of your global footprint. It’s entirely different to decide to take matters into your own hands to help an entire community rethink its habits.
One Man’s Treasure
San Diego cocktail programs are jumping on the sustainable train, designing drink menus that utilize what could be seen as food waste in creative and delicious ways. One such notable list is at Campfire in Carlsbad ...
Growing Healthy Minds
At the district’s revolutionary Farm Lab, roughly 100 students a day visit the ten-acre site as part of the curriculum in all of its nine schools. Here, they’re invited to run, play, and learn in non-traditional and integrative ways that encourage them to think about their world with new perspective.
Bees, Please
James McDonald is on a mission to save the beloved, endangered bee. The Olivenhain resident and owner of Encinitas Bee Company performs humane, live bee removals without using toxic chemicals, reestablishing the hives in new locations.
Environmental Innovation
Located in Encinitas, the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation’s nonprofit programs have bolstered conservation awareness in the region, leading to a revolution among citizens and students eager to create a sustainable community.
Harbaugh Seaside Trails
Harbaugh Seaside Trails Solana Beach’s 3.4-acre Gateway Park has found a permanent status. Harbaugh Seaside Trails has joined San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and will continue under the guidance of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy.
San Elijo Lagoon Restoration
Community and environmental organizations with a vested interest in the all-encompassing restoration of San Elijo Lagoon are receiving presentations by conservancy directors. These focused meetings are underway in advance of the release of the environmental documents for San Elijo Lagoon Restoration —anticipated this summer.
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Enter to Win Free Romantic or Delicious San Diego Staycations
We live in a wonderful travel destination — why not stay home and enjoy it? Two local Web sites are offering the chance to win luxurious lodging, great meals, spa treatments — even a scenic flight — in San Diego. The winners of the “Romantic Getaway in a Beachfront Resort” will enjoy five delightful days in Coronado.…
Winter Tidepooling
This season offers a unique opportunity for children and parents to explore the mystery of life along San Diego’s coastline during tidepooling excursions with Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Winter is an excellent time to explore tide pools, as low daytime tides reveal waters teeming with native marine life such…
Readers’ Choice Best Of Arts & Culture 2013
Readers’ Choice Best Of Arts & Culture 2013 Best Theater Organization: La Jolla Playhouse The not-for-profit Playhouse is world renowned with over 35 Tony awards under its belt already, and an impressive list of productions that have gone on to other stages around the world, including Broadway in New York City. This year continues the…
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