STORIES FROM THE WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY
The Wildlands Conservancy Launches New Oak Woodland Venue
The Wildlands Conservancy has launched the Experimental Oak Woodland venue at the Southern California Montane Botanic Garden in Oak Glen, a vital initiative aimed at restoring native oak populations impacted by climate change and invasive species like the goldspotted oak borer.
Ernie Thornton — the Champion Oak of Wildlands — Celebrates 25 years of service
September 14, 2024 marks 25 years since Ernie Thornton, ranger for The Wildlands Conservancy’s Oak Glen Preserve, joined the organization. To celebrate this remarkable milestone, Ernie was awarded the Champion Oak Award, a symbol of his enduring commitment to conservation. Like the oak tree, Ernie represents strength, resilience, and longevity, embodying the spirit of Wildlands’ mission.
Meet Gary and Rebecca Peplow, Education Docents at Oak Glen Preserve
Gary and Rebecca Peplow, retired school teachers, volunteer as education docents for The Wildlands Conservancy at Oak Glen Preserve. Rebecca and Gary have a long history of enjoying the trails at Oak Glen Preserve, dating all the way back to 1997 when they would bring their own children to the preserve to hike the trails and enjoy being out in nature as a family…