ALTA VISTA GARDENS

The Alta Vista Gardens is a Public Benefit Corporation devoted to developing a community botanical garden bringing together people, nature and art. While still very much at its developmental stage, the Garden welcomes you to participate in its evolution. Click here for more details.

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PLAY IN THE GARDEN

Play days in the Garden are held on the third Saturday of the month from 8:00 am to Noon. Don Nelson, the volunteer coordinator, is also available at the Garden House on the first and third Monday of the month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The Alta Vista Gardens is located in the heart of the City of Vista’s Brengle Terrace Park, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr. Vista, CA.

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http://www.avocado.org/growers/greensheets.php

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BACKYARDCHICKENS

Established in 1999, BackyardChickens has become the #1 destination for the information you need to raise, keep, and appreciate chickens. Originally designed for the urban chicken owner, we're here to help and support chickens in any backyard!

http://www.backyardchickens.com/

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BLUEBIRDS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY

The Bluebirds of San Diego County chapter of the California Bluebird Recovery Program promotes education and conservation of the Western Bluebird. We are dedicated to the protection, propagation, and enjoyment of Western Bluebirds in San
Diego county.

Please visit our website at: http://home.netcom.com/~bluebirds/

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DAVE WILSON NURSERY

Website: http://www.davewilson.com/homegrown/homeindex1.html

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ENATURE

http://www.enature.com/gardening/

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ESCONDIDO MAGAZINE

Website: http://www.escondidomagazineonline.com/

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QUAIL BOTANICAL GARDENS

Located 20 minutes north of San Diego in Encinitas, California, Quail Botanical Gardens features over 35 acres of exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, the Undersea Succulent Garden, Landscaping for Fire Safety and a subtropical fruit garden. In April of 2003, Quail introduced the West Coast's first interactive children's garden, the Seeds of Wonder.

Visit Quail Botanical Gardens on the web at: http://www.qbgardens.org/

Volunteer at the Quail!
As a nonprofit organization, Quail Botanical Gardens depends upon volunteer support.  Volunteers create and staff Garden projects, help with day-to-day garden administration, represent QBG in community and school outreach programs, and lead tours for school children and adults.

If you are interested in an exciting and rewarding place to contribute some time, please consider becoming a volunteer at Quail Botanical Gardens. Click here for more information: http://www.qbgardens.org/volunteer/help.shtml

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RECYCLE WITH EARTHWORMS: The Book!
THE RED WIGGLER CONNECTION: The Video!

Website: http://www.vermicoast.com/

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Website: http://www.sdfarmbureau.org/

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SAN MARCOS MAGAZINE

Website: http://www.sanmarcosmagazine.com/

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

The Water Authority is a public agency serving the San Diego region as a wholesale supplier of water. The Water Authority works through its 24 member agencies to provide a safe, reliable water supply to support the region’s $150 billion economy and the quality of life of 3 million residents.

http://www.sdcwa.org/