The Back Country Land Trust of San Diego County was recognized by the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors for its 15th anniversary and contributions to land preservation efforts. It has worked with local communities and schools to conserve over 5,000 acres and fulfill conservation plans. The Trust is celebrating its anniversary and asks for continued community support to help achieve further preservation goals.

1. Spring 2006 First Quarter
BACK COUNTRY LAND TRUST
OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
On February 4, 2006, the San Diego County
Board of Supervisors declared the day to be
‘Back Country Land Trust Day’ in honor of our
15th anniversary. The proclamation, signed by
all five Supervisors, recognizes that
• improvements made by Back Country
Land Trust have had a huge impact on
area residents in the communities of Al-
pine, Crest, Descanso, El Cajon,
Jamul, Potrero, and Santee;
and
• Back Country Land Trust has
partnered with the County of
San Diego to fulfill conservation
objectives outlined in the
County’s Multiple Species Con-
servation Program Plan; and
• Back Country Land Trust has
worked collaboratively with
public schools to implement
hands-on education programs
in order to connect youth with nature
through art, science, history, geography,
and special education classes; and
• Back Country Land Trust has been involved
in the County of San Diego’s process for
creating an interconnected County Trail
Plan and has encouraged connectivity
from the Alpine segment to its neighboring
communities of Descanso, Japatul, Crest,
Dehesa, and Blossom Valley; and
• the County of San Diego is committed to
recognizing and honoring those organiza-
tions that are dedicated to the best ideals
of public service, and Back Country Land
Trust is one such worthy organization.
We’re completely honored by this recognition
from the County of San Diego and
appreciate Supervisor Dianne Jacob
for her unwavering support of our mis-
sion to preserve San Diego’s rural and
scenic back country lands.
We understand that, after 15 years
and almost 5,000 acres of dedication
and simple hard work, we’re just be-
ginning to scratch the surface.
We need your support. Join us in pre-
serving the landscapes that make
San Diego unique. Help us accom-
plish our goals to complete the
Wright’s Field Preserve, establish a network of
1-5 acre farms throughout the County, and
strengthen our existing preserve areas through-
out San Diego’s back country.
We look forward to celebrating with you
throughout this year and always. We look for-
ward to another successful 15 years.
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS
The County of San Diego
is committed to
recognizing and honoring
those organizations
that are dedicated to the
best ideals of public
service, and the
Back Country Land Trust
is one such worthy
organization.

2. This Events Calendar has been thoughtfully assembled by BCLT Board Member Linda Richards.
April 2, 2006: (6pm) Sunset Walk in Wright’s Field (Michael Wangler)
Meet at Joan MacQueen Middle School, 2001 Tavern Road, Alpine.
April 18, 2006: (3:30pm) Junior Naturalist Training (San Diego Tracking Team) ($5)
Meet at Joan MacQueen Middle School 2001 Tavern Road, Alpine. Please RSVP to BCLT at (619) 722-6281.
April 23, 2006 (10am to 5pm) ROOTS table at Earthfair. Balboa Park.
April 29, 2006: (8am) ‘I Love a Clean Alpine’, Wright’s Field. Meet at Chamber Triangle, corner of Arnold
Way and Alpine Blvd (across from Alpine Woman’s Club).
April 30, 2006: (8am to 4pm) Wild Miles Run, Pine Valley
Volunteer for our beverage booth or beer garden! Pine Valley County Park.
May 7, 2006: (6pm) Sunset Walk in Wright’s Field (Michael Wangler)
Meet at Joan MacQueen Middle School, 2001 Tavern Road, Alpine.
June 3, 2006: National Trails Day
June 30, 2006 (8pm) Stargazing at Wright’s Field (Brian Jennings)
Meet at Joan MacQueen Middle School, 2001 Tavern Road, Alpine.
August 30, 2006: 2nd Annual Photo Contest Call for Entries
Submit your photos for the second annual Wright’s Field photo contest. We’d love to see your best work. His-
torical photos also accepted. We need High Resolution (at least 300 dpi) 8 x 10 photos for submission. Any-
thing below 300 dpi will be rejected. We would prefer digital photos if possible. $5 per photographer. No limit
on number of entries per person. All entries become property of BCLT. All entries will be considered for the
2007 Wright’s Field Calendar.
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You’re Invited: 2006 Events
Thanks to overwhelming community support, the Back Country Land Trust was able to hold its first ever photo contest to
celebrate different artistic perspectives on Wright’s Field. With the leadership of Keli Cadenhead, the 2005 contest turned into
a 2006 Calendar of spectacular images (a huge thanks goes to John Pierce at Thompson Type for this undertaking). We’re using
many of the images in other outreach (look for them in The Alpine Sun 2006 “Our Town” supplement) and jazzing up our
website at www.bclt.org. Please visit our site for The King Photography Studio image gallery of Wright’s Field. Thanks, Andy!
We had help from some great judges who volunteered their time, energy and talent: Rita Sterling, Heather McDowell, Joe
Sterling, Laurie Hallihan, and Andy King. We’d like to take the opportunity to put in a plug for Sterling Insights, Rice Hall
James and Associates, State Farm Insurance and The King Photography Studio.
We encourage your participation in all of our events listed below, especially this year’s photo contest. We have a few 2006
calendars leftover. If you’re interested, please stop by our office to pick one up. A donation is encouraged but not required.
2005 Wright’s Field Photo Contest Winners (from left to right): Bill Waterworth, Jeannie Gregory, Marlene
Zeigler, Alanna Light, Erin Prizant, and Diane Casey.

3. Aloha Tropics
Alpine Auto Detailing
Alpine Fitness Center
Alpine Florist
Alpine Tobacco
Curves of Alpine
Diaz Auto Detailing
Donato’s
Earth Wind & Sea Florist
Facials by Carrie
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Gymtrix
Michael Meloche
Panda Machi
Salsa Mexican Food
San Diego Chargers
Scrapbook Sensations
Sunrise Massage
Vera Stocker Photography
VIP World
Wild West Athletic Club
The local businesses on this page contributed to the
success of our event through silent auction gifts or
donations of food and beverage. Please let them
know you appreciate their support of BCLT’s work!
homepage.mac.com/jeromelipetzky
Plein Aire Artist
Jerome Lipetzky
On February 4th, 2006, the Back Country Land Trust celebrated 15 years of preservation in San Diego. We
are grateful to all of our event sponsors for supporting our work in the community. We’d like to especially
thank RICE HALL JAMES and Associates and BALLROOM DRESS FOR LESS for sponsoring the tables. We
appreciate all of the hard work by Anne Krantz in making the event a successful one and to Master of
Ceremonies George Barnett who enjoyed every minute on stage. Thanks go to all who had fun with us!
Rodolfo Orozco DDS
www.cosmeticdentistalpine.com
Celebrating Our Successes with the Community

4. PAGE 4 BACK COUNTRY LAND TRUST SPRING 2006
GET INVOLVED: 15 Ways to Support the Back Country Land Trust’s Mission
1. Share this newsletter with a neighbor or friend.
2. Donate Appreciated Stock.
3. Attend one of Michael Wangler’s sunset walks.
4. Make a Contribution that is significant to you.
5. Name the ‘Back Country Land Trust of San Diego County’ as a beneficiary in
your estate plan.
6. Participate in the 2006 Photo Contest.
7. Host a Preserve Party.
8. Submit your artwork, sketches, & poems to be used in our outreach.
9. Donate by Credit Card at www.bclt.org.
10. Wear or display BCLT products.
11. Become part of the Wright’s Field Preserve Patrol.
12. Contribute to BCLT’s Endowment Fund!
13. Use our signature Jerome Lipetzky notecards to keep in touch with friends and family.
14. Support our Annual California Native Plant Sale the Last Saturday in October.
15. Be there for Brian Jenning’s first-ever BCLT Stargazing party.
Local Author Carlette Anderson to
donate percentage of
book proceeds to
BACK COUNTRY LAND TRUST
To purchase Dysfunctional is Normal, please
visit www.gotbooks.us.
We owe a debt of gratitude to Alpine artist and
long-time supporter Rita Runnels for her beautiful
handiwork, creating signs for our new Alpine office.
Thank you, Rita, for helping people to find us. The
signs are located at our entrance 2612-A Alpine Blvd.
We would have been lost without you.
A very special thank you goes
to the Ward Family Fund at
the San Diego Foundation,
the Land and Watershed
Conservation Fund, and the
Organizational Success
Program. The San Diego
Foundation has been a
strong supporter of our work,
building our capacity to serve
San Diego County.

5. NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE/ZIP
PHONE:
EMAIL:
Please accept my tax-deductible contribution in the fol-
lowing amount (please circle one):
$5,000 $2,500 $1,000
$ 500 $ 250 $ 100 $50
Other ____________
JOIN THE BACK COUNTRY LAND TRUST IN
PRESERVING OUR BEAUTIFUL BACK COUNTRY
Please send me the following:
—COTTON T-SHIRT $15 (White)
Medium Large Extra Large
—CHOCOLATE LILIES POSTER $10
—CNPS Native Grasses Posters $24
(set of 4 laminated posters)
—Plein Aire NOTECARDS (Set of 6) $10
—SPORTS WATER BOTTLE 2 for $5
—COFFEE MUG $5
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED
$ _____________
SPRING 2006 PAGE 5BACK COUNTRY LAND TRUST
The Terra Nova academy at Morse High School includes
curriculum based studies focused on nutrition, culinary arts,
and an on-site garden. Thanks to volunteer garden teacher
Julia Dashe, and the vision of Principal Rocio Weiss and
several teachers on staff, students have worked together to
put a garden in the ground.
Their mission: “Our learning community is built on a
foundation of rigorous instruction based on state standards
and project-based learning. We will empower students to
think critically and to solve real-world problems through the
exploration of environmental science, sound agricultural
practices, nutrition and culinary arts to prepare them for
post-secondary educational and career opportunities.”
To support ROOTS and the Terra Nova Garden, shop at
Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Co-Op and leave your
change in the “BCLT” cup. To participate, “Break Bread” with
ROOTS at Region restaurant on April 17th or May 17th at
5:30pm to learn more. This project is supported by the
Captain Planet Foundation, Western Growers Foundation, and City Farmer Nursery.
Terra Nova Garden at Morse High School
Partnership with San Diego ROOTS Sustainable Food Project

6. BACK COUNTRY LAND TRUST
2612-A Alpine Blvd
Alpine, CA 91901
MAIL: P.O. Box 1148, Alpine, 91903
(619) 722-6281 Fax (619) 722-6420
BACK COUNTRY LAND TRUST
Board of Directors
2006-2007
Don Hohimer, M.A., President
Tim Todaro, CFA, Vice President
Ann Pierce, Treasurer
Linda Richards, Secretary
George Barnett
Charles David Stout, Ph.D.
Michael Wangler, M.S.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Noelle Collins
Celebrating 15 Years of Preserving San Diego’s Back Country
www.bclt.org
Nonprofit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Alpine, CA
91901
Permit No. 7
15 Years & 5,000 Acres
JOIN US FOR THESE EVENTS:
April 2nd Sunset Walk in Wright’s
Field with Michael Wangler
April 18th Junior Naturalist Training
with the San Diego Tracking Team
April 29th I Love a Clean Alpine
Wright’s Field Clean-Up
April 30th Wild Miles booth in
Pine Valley
May 7th Sunset Walk with
Michael Wangler
June 30th Stargazing with
Brian Jennings
SEE PAGE 2 FOR DETAILS!
Celebrating 15 Years 1
2006 Events 2
Casino Night Celebration 3
Thanks Rita Runnels! 4
Get Involved 4
Terra Nova/Roots Update 5
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