Earth Discovery Institute

California Fuchsia ( Epilobium canum ) 🌿❤️ California Fuchsia is a striking native known for its bright red-orange blooms that light up the landscape in summer and fall, often when few other plants are flowering. These vibrant tubular blossoms are a favorite of hummingbirds, which play a vital role in the plant’s pollination. In return, the fuchsia provides a rich source of nectar when other food is scarce, an inspiring example of a symbiotic relationship between plant and pollinator. Beyond...

Elfin Forest Enchantment It was such a treat to bring East County families to the enchanting Elfin Forest in North County as part of our "Education Through Recreation" program. Guided by our field instructors, multigenerational families explored the wonders of the Interpretive Center, hiked the botanical trail, had a leaf race in the Escondido Creek, played totem tag, and enjoyed the splendor as families connected with nature and each other. A key goal of our family-focused events is to help...

California Climate Action Corps Fellows We are so excited to welcome our California Climate Action Corps Fellows, Carrie, Asilia, and Kendall, who will be spending the next year working with our conservation team to protect and restore wild places in San Diego! In their first week, they collected seed at EDI's Milkweed Farm, installed six new farm rows, helped with weeding at our cactus scrub restoration site, and learned all about the work we do at EDI. We are so looking forward to the...