At the time of this writing, coronavirus (COVID-19) has turned everyday life upside down. We are now practicing social distancing, a term few of us knew before this global pandemic made its way around the world and into our lives. This event has not only demonstrated our collective vulnerability and global interconnectedness, but also how much we depend on one another when faced with challenges, and how together we can persevere.<\/p>\n
Our community is suddenly engaged in the global response to COVID-19. The park is closed until further notice and our regularly scheduled walks and activities have been canceled. Even the new class of Trail Guides, the largest class in the park\u2019s history, will have to modify its typical schedule, hit the \u201cpause\u201d button until it is deemed safe to again gather as a group.<\/p>\n
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center. In this and forthcoming articles, we will include a history of the park\u2019s founding, from the purchase of Cowles Mountain in 1974 to Mission Trails\u2019 most recent milestone \u2014 the opening of the new Field Station in the East Fortuna Staging Area.<\/p>\n
The new Field Station project was decades in the making and, like the Visitor Center, was another successful collaboration between members of the community, the City of San Diego, and the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation.<\/p>\n
In times like these, we realize what we take for granted. A simple handshake and trip to the market presently carry much weight, and the freedom to choose from many recreational opportunities in San Diego is no longer an option.<\/p>\n
As you read this article, I encourage you to consider all that Mission Trails Regional Park means to you, and make a plan to explore the new Field Station in healthier times. It is Mission Trails\u2019 most recent example of what\u2019s possible when people work together.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Jennifer Morrissey<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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