The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. at the historic Palomares House and Park on Stage Coach Lane.

The public is invited to come enjoy this annual community event while eating a barbecue lunch, perusing auction/raffle items, and enjoying live music.

Activities include a silent auction and a raffle, wild animal encounters, nature exhibits and an authentic covered-wagon ride. An upgraded Kids Corral also features new games and hands-on activities.

Packages are now available for purchase! Visit our Stagecoach Event page for details.

Please be advised, while we love your furry friends, this event is for our human friends only. Please leave your pets at home for this one.

​​​​​​​Dinwiddie Preserve, but Meet at Palomares House - 1815 S. Stage Coach Lane​​​​​​​

Each quarter, the District sponsors a ½ mile walk, guided by the Fallbrook Land Conservancy. Designed to be easy and with no steep hills, these walks are perfect for all fitness levels, offering a simple way to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy a refreshing mental break.

For any questions, contact Fallbrook Regional Health District at (760) 731-9187 or email hello@fallbrookhealth.org. 

Since 2013, the Fallbrook Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Hill Climb, honoring the memory of 343 firefighters killed when the twin towers collapsed, has been held here at Monserate Mountain.  The FLC is proud to host this event, which is organized by the North County Fire Protection District.

In 2018, eighteen trail markers were installed on two trails to provide safety and location points for hikers.

In an emergency, call 9-1-1 and inform the dispatcher that you are on the Monserate Mountain Trail in Fallbrook and provide them with the alphanumeric posted on the nearest trail marker. This is the fastest way for rescue services to find you.

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The trail markers A1 – A11 also represent every 10 floors of the former World Trade Center's twin towers, honoring the fallen first responders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 and all those dedicated to saving the lives of others.  The markers are a combined project of Troop 718 Eagle Scout candidate Joseph Greenwood, the North County Fire Protection District, Palomar College Geographic Information Systems program, Fallbrook Village Rotary and the Fallbrook Land Conservancy.

Register online! or visit our Memorial Page for more information.

Join us for a Sunday stroll up the Karen Tucker Preserve at Heller’s Bend. We’ll hike the 1 mile out and back trail and enjoy the beautiful viewpoint at the top. If you haven’t enjoyed this trail yet, now is your chance to mark it off your Trail Challenge checklist! It’s moderately challenging but partly shady. We’ll head out at 8:30 am!

Trail Details

• Length: Roughly 1.1 to 2.0 miles round-trip depending on the specific route mapped.

• Elevation Gain: Approximately 298 feet.

• Terrain: Steep paved and dirt path moving through a shaded riparian environment.

• Location: South end of Heller's Bend Road, just off South Mission Road in Fallbrook.

Ready to see what crawls, flies, and flutters in the dark? Join us for an evening of nocturnal discovery! We'll have a set up to help attract the incredible insects, moths, and beetles that only come out when the sun goes down.

Bring the whole family, grab a red-light flashlight (if you have one), wear dark clothing, and come explore the secret night shift of our local ecosystem! This is a free family-friendly activity at the Palomares House at 7:30pm. 

This event is free thanks to the support of our community. Donations are greatly appreciated to help us continue hosting events like this.

A Summer Evening with

Fallbrook Land Conservancy

Saturday, July 11, 2026

5-9pm

At the home of Wallace & Beverly Tucker

3825 Flowerwood Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Join us for an evening of great food, community, and purpose as we

come together to support an important goal:

Vista Valle Camino Preserve

Dinner and Live Music

Hosted beer, wine, and nature inspired cocktails

To sponsor a table and become a corporate partner,

download the form and email to Heather@fallbrookland.org

or complete the registration form below.

To reserve your spot and submit payment via check,

please fill out the form below and mail payment to

1815 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028.

To purchase tickets, click here.

The Rotary Club of Fallbrook and the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce present a 4th of July drone show.

Summer Solstice hike at Pico Monserate with Kristen Richardson

The Healthy Living Faire is a fantastic opportunity to visit with more than 30 health-minded businesses and organizations that will be showcasing their products and services, as well as providing general health and wellness information.

Located in downtown Fallbrook between Alvarado and Hawthorne Streets, alongside the Fallbrook Farmer’s Market.

Enjoy a guided nature walk at Los Jilgueros Preserve.

Enjoy an enchanting evening surrounded by blooming wildflowers, local wines, delicious small bites, and beautiful music.

Celebrate the beauty of spring with us at the Fallbrook Land Conservancy’s Wine & Wildflowers event!

Join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the charming Palomares House Sculpture Garden.

Enjoy an enchanting evening surrounded by blooming wildflowers, local wines, delicious small bites, and beautiful music. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, connect with friends, and support the preservation of Fallbrook’s natural landscapes.

We will be sharing new about our upcoming Fallbrook open space acquisition.

Emerald Grove Members receive 2 complimentary tickets.

Not an Emerald-level donor? Purchase your ticket to join us!

Join Us Under the Night Sky!
We are excited to invite the community to the 2nd Annual Star Party on Saturday, May 16th at 7:00 PM.

Come enjoy an evening under the stars featuring:
• Guided telescope viewing
• “Wonders Above” with amateur astronomer John Garrett, exploring constellations, stars, planets, and atmospheric optical effects
• Cindy Myers, San Diego Humane Society, sharing insights on bats and their important role as pollinators
• A celebration of our night sky and dark sky preservation

This is a free community event for all ages and a wonderful opportunity to connect with science, nature, and the beauty of our night skies.

We hope to see you there!

William H. Frazier Elementary School
1835 Gum Tree Ln, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Meet at Los Jilgueros Preserve - S. Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 9202

Each quarter, the District sponsors a ½ mile walk, guided by the Fallbrook Land Conservancy. Designed to be easy and with no steep hills, these walks are perfect for all fitness levels, offering a simple way to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy a refreshing mental break.

For any questions, contact Fallbrook Regional Health District at (760) 731-9187 or email hello@fallbrookhealth.org. 

Workshop fee includes the materials, prep and instruction.

Plus each ticket comes with a Yogurt Palace Froyo and toppings!

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Alicia Serling

Alicia Serling is an artist and educator dedicated to the idea that art belongs to everyone. With a BFA from MICA and an MFA from Otis College, Alicia leads multiple kids workshops at Fallbrook School of the Arts. She will lead the kids through a tour of the garden and discuss the flora with them.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Bouquet Craft

After a tour of the garden, the kids will have a chance to create! Kids will choose which flowers they will mimic in their bouquets. They will choose the premade flower outlines then paint them to create a beautiful bouquet for mom!

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Yogurt Palace

After their done with their craft, each kid will get to treat themselves to a yogurt with toppings, courtesy of Yogurt Palace!

Guided bird walk with Ken Weaver at our Los Jilgueros Preserve. This is a ticketed event.

Every year, Rally for Children members along with community and school volunteers, organize a FREE event called Arts in the Park. Activities include drama, music, dance, and arts and crafts. Community children perform dance and music, get creative making masks, painting book bags, murals, making walking sticks, and much more.

Fallbrook Land Conservancy hosts a craft table at this event.

Join us in Fallbrook for a cool movie night celebrating trees and the heroes who protect them!

Join us for this special premiere at the historic Mission Theatre as we honor the tree heroes who helped make Fallbrook the Village of Trees.

For more than 30 years, ordinary citizens in an unincorporated town did something extraordinary.

They planted trees. Thousands of them.

Fallbrook - A Village of Trees and Tree Heroes tells the story of how a small group of neighbors transformed their town into a living canopy, preserving it's rural character and proving that civic particpation still matters.

This film honors the volunteers, visionaries, and quiet leaders who planted trees they knew they might never sit beneath. It is a story of stewardship, gratitude, and legacy. And of the next generation now called to carry it forward.

Following the screening, stay for a brief conversation with filmmakers and community leaders.

Check out the trailer on Youtube and buy tickets below!

Enjoy a guided Earth Day garden tour with Susan at our Palomares House.

Lace up your hiking shoes and take in that fresh air with our Canyoneers. These volunteer naturalists have offered free, guided hikes throughout the county since 1973. They're here to help you get to know San Diego County's wild spaces like no one else, whether you join a guided hike or hit the trails on your own time. As always, learn how to be prepared and hike responsibly.

Saturday, April 11, 2026 9 AM | Capacity: 25 people.

This steep, heart-pumping hike is sure to have a fantastic panoramic view.

The Monserate Mountain Trail loop starts out with a steep, heart-pumping, 1200 foot climb. Along the way, you'll find trail markers that represent every 10 stories of the original World Trade Center, placed there for the Fallbrook Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Hill Climb. This area is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, including the endangered California gnatcatcher. At the top, enjoy panoramic views of the Peninsular Range to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Head straight back down or hike a loop that rewards you with more great views into the Agua Tibia Mountains. This is a difficult 4-mile hike with an elevation change of 1500 feet. The hike is scheduled from 9 AM–1 PM.

(Fallbrook) From I-15, take Exit 46 (CA-76) east and go 0.7 mile. Turn left on Horse Ranch Creek Rd. and go 1.7 miles (Note that Horse Ranch Creek Rd. turns into Pankey Rd. after crossing Friesian Way). Park along the road at the trailhead. If you reach Stewart Canyon Rd. you have gone too far. No facilities. (GPS N33.36585, W117.15925)

Register online to claim your spot!

Join local biologist and naturalist Kristen Richardson for a guided walk at Rock Mountain Preserve to celebrate the spring solstice. We'll meet at 8 AM and spend the morning talking about the native plants, pollinators, and other wildlife as we take some time to appreciate the changing seasons. Expect to be back at the cars by 11AM. Participants should bring plenty of drinking water, sturdy shoes, and sun protection.

Guided bird walk with Ken Weaver at our Appleton Preserve. This is a ticketed event.

This members-only event will feature wine and hearty appetizers, and a guest speaker.

Hosted at the Palomares House.

Become a Master Composter! Join us at Fallbrook’s beautiful Palomares House to gain in-depth composting knowledge to expand your sustainable gardening practices. You can earn a certificate of completion after attending all five weeks, then go on to receive the Master Composter certification and badge after completing the additional requirements! Meet new people in this fun, hands-on course! Class size is limited.

Course Fee: $25*

*If this course fee presents a financial hardship, it may be waived upon request. Please contact Sarah Van Horn at sarah.vanhorn@solanacenter.org before registering to inquire.

Master Composter Schedule:

Saturdays, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 11

9am - 12pm

Location - Palomares House, 1815 South Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, CA, 92028

Field Trip - April 18, 10am - 11am at San Pasqual Valley Soils

After completing this 5-week course, you will have a better understanding of how to:

• Minimize your carbon footprint and reduce methane emissions by keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill.

• Create natural nutrient-rich soil amendments with your food and yard waste that help your garden grow.

• Avoid using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

• Reduce water use and increase water retention. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves water retention. 

The Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting through lectures, demonstrations, and a field trip. The course covers the following topics:

• In-depth traditional composting and the basics of composting with worms (vermicomposting)

• Compost bin building and troubleshooting (in teams!)

• The microbiology of composting, including the role of fungi and bacteria

• Bokashi fermentation for saving food scraps to compost

• Macrodecomposers in your compost pile

• The environmental impacts of composting

• … and much more!

Field Trip

Our field trip's leader, Craig M. Kolodge Ph.D., serves as the Business Development and Sustainability Manager for San Pasqual Valley Soils. This large-scale composting facility processes up to 75,000 cubic yards of yard trimmings and cow manure from their neighboring Konyn Dairy each year. These materials are added to their beautifully tended windrows, and result as high-quality mulch and compost. This is an optional part of the course but is highly recommended due to Dr. Kolodge's expertise.

About Dr. Kolodge - Craig Kolodge, Ph.D., is the former academic advisor, field plant pathologist, and county director for the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Santa Clara County. And he is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and an expert in the use of compost-based Sustainable Management Practices (SMPs) for stormwater management and industrial pollution management (Trainer of Record for Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner - QISP statewide program). 

Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course.

BEFORE REGISTERING, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can select the County of San Diego Residents ticket option ONLY if your jurisdiction boundary result is exactly “S.D. COUNTY.” All others must select the waitlist option.

How to get certified: Master Composter certification requires attendance at all 5 classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Certification is optional. 

For more information, register online : https://www.solanacenter.org/events/master-composting-course-spring-2026

Join us for a free, in-person irrigation and water conservation workshop for Fallbrook Public Utility District and Rainbow Water customers. Learn about the latest irrigation practices from Aliasghar Montazar, PhD (UCCE), explore conservation resources from Mission Resource Conservation District, and hear from local growers and water providers about automation and water-saving strategies.

Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM
 Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028

Free event | Limited seating | Advance registration required
 Lunch provided

Register now.

Native Plant Restoration Team meets. Preserve determined on a case-by-need basis.

Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 10 am - Sculpture Garden Volunteers work at Palomares House & Park.

 Save Our Forest meets at Village Square and trims/maintains street trees.

Native Plant Restoration Team meets. Preserve determined on a case-by-need basis.