Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

We love bugs, but litterbugs, not so much. There are trash cans at the trailheads so it's super easy to place your waste in them before you hit the trails or when you're done. Don't be like this person and trash up the beautiful trails.

Be sure to get out early, bring plenty of water and wear a hat and sunscreen. Stay heat safe on the trails!

Fog creeping over the hills looking southwest. Make sure you stay on marked trails and keep an eye out for snakes. 'Tis the sssseason.

Like the Phoenix out of the ashes... so is the beautiful new pavilion, basalt rock seating walls and Native American tiles in the new cement floor. All the work is finished! Thank you to all the many donors and vendors who helped complete this project.Stay tuned for a future "ribbon cutting" event!

We are unable to hold the regular summer art and concert series this summer as the Visitor Center will remain closed through the summer months. HOWEVER! Join is for a "recovery" Garth Brooks tribute Cowboy Jubilee concert and BBQ at a horse ranch in Tenaja Valley! Click here for event details and tickets: https://srpcowboyjubilee.eventbrite.com YEEHAW!

It's going to be hot hot hot! Make sure you bring plenty of water

It's been near perfect hiking weather lately. Nice breezes, abundant sunshine and beautiful scenery.

There's benches dotted throughout the trails if you want to sit and gaze. Have a gaze!

Nature's bouquet basking in the sun.

The Mountain Lion story on the Plateau was presented at the Nature Education Resource Forum on Saturday, May 22. Thank You Dr. Winston Vickers from the UC Davis Wildlife Center for the information and for your work to protect the threatened mountain lion!

Beautiful layers at the Plateau.

Merry Everything and a Happy Always!

Happy update going into what must be a Happy New Year - the new pavillion at the Santa Rosa Plateau comes to life!

Treat yourself!

ANNOUNCEMENT! Register now for our Inaugural Virtual Run-Hike-Ride happening March 18-April 18! Click here to register: https://runsignup.com//Murrieta/SantaRosaPlateauRunHikeRide Participate anywhere, anytime on designated courses at Sylvan Meadows trail system. Participants have 30 days to complete. A Perfect Holiday gift! Tag a friend! Special early bird pricing until Feb. 17, 2021

The Foundation's efforts to reconnect youth to nature depends on the support of its members. By joining, you'll help us achieve lasting results in shaping a young person's development towards a life of environmental stewardship. To learn more visit, www.srpnef.org

LIFT UP LOCAL and nominate us for a chance to be awarded a $5,000 grant! It's super quick and easy. Click on this link https://www.iegives.org/lift-up-local/. Be sure to put our full name, Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation, in the organization box. Deadline is Dec. 27. THANK YOU

Certainly feels like fall!

Beautiful morning up here!

We are delighted to update everyone that the new Pavilion at the Santa Rosa Plateau is nearing completion! The old stage was destroyed by the Tenaja Fire last year. Oh happy day!

Did you know that over 500 middle school students have participated in on-site habitat studies at the reserve? You can help to ensure the continuation of this vital educational program when we recover from COVID by making a donation to SRPNEF. Thank You! www.srpnef.org

Calling all volunteers! As we gear up to partially reopen Hidden Valley and Vernal Pool trailheads in the Fall, we need you! Please email [email protected] with "SRP Volunteer" in the subject line to receive an application. Happy Tuesday!

Volunteers Needed Plans are underway to partially reopen Hidden Valley and Vernal Pool trailheads Fridays through Sundays in the Fall. So, we need volunteers! We're looking to recruit 100 adults, ages 21-64 to serve as Trailhead, Gatekeepers and Trail Protection. For an application, please email [email protected] with 'SRP Volunteer' in subject line. To see full press release click: https://www.dropbox.com//PR%20-%20SRPER%20Volunteer%20Recr

Leaves expressing all the colors!

Did you know SRPNEF has granted $18,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors who will be majoring in environmental studies? You too can be a part of this important program by donating to the SRPNEF Scholarship Fund. Here is the link to donate directly to the scholarship fund: https://srpnef.org/donate/ Pictured are the 2019 recipients from the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Onward and Upward!

The Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation's mission is to educate and empower youth to appreciate, preserve and protect nature. To learn more and become a member please visit, https://srpnef.org/. Oh, and Happy Friday!

Be a Forever Beam Builder! A great way to help the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation and be a part of the rebuilding of the stage that was destroyed by the Tenaja Fire.

Enjoy the cooler mornings, friends!

A leafy window!