Field Guide to Lake Calavera Preserve

Native species of Carlsbad's largest open space

Lake Calavera Preserve is one of Carlsbad's largest natural open spaces and home to iconic California coastal sage scrub habitat. A year-round joy — use this guide as you appreciate the preserve's native plants, the music of bird calls, and share the trail with local coyote, roadrunners, and much more.

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