Art of the Watershed: The Escondido Creek Conservancy Launches Special 35th Anniversary Art Auction
Nature-inspired works by local artists in support of land conservation and outdoor education
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (November 2, 2026) — In celebration of its 35th anniversary this year, the Escondido Creek Conservancy (Conservancy) is bringing art and nature together with Art of the Watershed, a special online silent auction featuring original, nature-inspired works by talented Southern California artists.
Open for online bidding from November 1–14, the auction offers an opportunity to acquire unique works of art while supporting the Conservancy’s work to protect and restore the natural lands, waterways, and wildlife of North San Diego County.
The collection features a variety of artistic styles and mediums, from vibrant paintings and photography to whimsical sculptures and one-of-a-kind creations. Participating artists include Cathy Carey, Jennifer Coburn, Hilary Dufour, Francisco Morales, and Helen Shafer-Garcia, each bringing a unique creative perspective to the natural world.
“Art has a wonderful way of connecting and inspiring us to see beauty in the natural world around us,” said Richard Murphy, Board President of the Escondido Creek Conservancy. “We are very grateful to these talented artists for sharing their creativity in support of conservation and outdoor education. This auction is an extra special way to celebrate our 35th anniversary while supporting our efforts as we look towards the next 35 years.”
Art of the Watershed is available for limited viewing at the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center from November 1–12.
With the holiday season approaching, the auction also offers an opportunity to find meaningful, curated gifts that give back. Proceeds will support the Conservancy’s ongoing land conservation, habitat stewardship, and outdoor education efforts throughout communities connected by the Escondido Creek watershed, including Escondido, Elfin Forest, San Marcos, Olivenhain, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, and Solana Beach.
Auction Details
- Event: Art of the Watershed – 35th Anniversary Silent Auction
- Online Bidding: November 1–14, 2026
- Auction Website: www.32auctions.com/35thanniversary2026
- Art on Display: November 1–12, 2026, at the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center
About The Escondido Creek Conservancy
Founded in 1991, the Escondido Creek Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Escondido Creek watershed in North County San Diego.
Over the past 35 years, the Conservancy has helped protect more than 7,000 acres of open space, stewarded thousands of acres of wildlife habitat, and connected more than 33,000 students with nature through outdoor education programs.
Through land conservation, habitat restoration, and community engagement, the Conservancy works to protect the special places that make North County home.
The Conservancy’s vision is to serve as a model of vibrant urban communities and viable natural ecosystems thriving together.
Learn more at www.escondidocreek.org.
Auction Website: https://www.32auctions.com/35thanniversary2026
Art on Display: Nov. 1–12, 2026 at the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center
