# Event Details - **Event Name**: Conservation Conversations - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for Conservation Conversation at the amazing Interpretive Center at Elfin Forest. Come dive into a key conservation topic with us!About this EventJoin us for our Conservation Conversations Lecture Series!The topic for April's Conservation Conversation will be shared in mid-February!About Conservation ConversationsThe Escondido Creek Conservancy partners with Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve to put on Conservation Conversations, a quarterly lecture series where speakers are invited from across San Diego County to share their knowledge about local conservation topics and issues with the community. Lectures occur in January, April, July, and October on the 3rd Thursday from 6pm-7pm.Topics range from coexisting with coyotes, to stargazing, to herpetology, to native plants, and more! We hope you can join us! Conservation Conversations take place at the Interpretive Center at Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve.The Interpretive Center at Elfin Forest Recreational ReserveThe Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty is a place for visitors to connect with the Escondido Creek watershed and the diverse landscapes of the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve. Designed by local artist , the center opened in 2009 through a partnership between the and the . This collaboration brings conservation and education together, fostering a deeper appreciation for our region’s natural spaces.The Interpretive Center gives a voice to the Escondido Creek watershed, inspiring visitors to feel connected to nature, value open space and the creek, and join in conserving this precious North County resource through personal and community stewardship.Thank you to our food sponsor, Jimbo's Naturally!Sandwiches, chips, fruit and drinks are provided at every Conservation Conversation thanks to our food sponsor, Jimbo's Naturally!Support Conservation ConversationsDonations of any size to the Eichen Fund for the Interpretive Center are very much appreciated! To learn more and donate to support the educational programs offered in the Interpretive Center, . https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c3e9c550-d01a-11f0-9ccf-e72eb847d56d-rimg-w1200-h309-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/conservation-conversations/100001975143292758 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, art - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Escondido - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 8833 Harmony Grove Road, Escondido, CA, USA - **lat**: 33.0867548 - **long**: -117.1456621 - **full address**: 8833 Harmony Grove Road, Escondido, CA, USA, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Conservation Conversations - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ae497a3118eb1d1dbe320c25657eb77eebc8ce42c2b0184cbaf045cd4f618531-rimg-w1200-h800-dc2c1a1b-gmir.jpg?v=1764747393 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Conservation Conversations being held? - **A:** Conservation Conversations takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 8833 Harmony Grove Road, Escondido, CA, USA, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Conservation Conversations? - **A:** Conservation Conversations is organized by The Escondido Creek Conservancy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Conservation Conversations is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Escondido, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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