Leave a legacy at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary by adopting a trail!
The 785-acre sanctuary in Lakeside serves to preserve coastal chaparral and riparian woodland. It is available for hiking, guided walks, bird watching, passive research, and education. Over 324 native plant species and 124 bird species have been recorded there, as well as numerous reptile and mammal species, including mule deer, bobcat, and raccoon.
This crown jewel of San Diego Bird Alliance has approximately five miles of trails to explore. Would you like to adopt a trail?
Silverwood's Adopt-A-Trail Program
The Adopt-A-Trail program provides monetary support for the upkeep of Silverwood’s 13 trail segments. Adoptions are for one calendar year and directly support trail maintenance projects. Adopters are acknowledged with “Adopted by” signage at each trail head for the duration of your adoption gift, on our website, and in Sketches newsletter.
We'd like to offer a big thanks to our 2025 Adopters - your support makes a huge difference for Silverwood and the entire organization!
Silverwood's Adopt-A-Trail 2025 Sponsors
| TRAIL NAME | ADOPTED BY | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Oak Trail | Lisa and Craig Chaddock | ||
| Chaparral Trail | Sally Nelson | ||
| Chipmunk Trail | Richard and Jan Vessel | ||
| Circuit Trail | Conny Jamison | ||
| Ethnobotany Trail | Peter and Raydene St Clair | ||
| Geology Trail | Bron and Eric Anders | ||
| McConnell Trail | Holly McMillan and James Chute | ||
| Quail Trail | Phil Pryde | ||
| Shell Rock Trail | Lisa Heinz | ||
| Spring Trail | Brian and Lillie Van Wanseele | ||
| Sunset Trail | Pamela Fair and Glen Sullivan | ||
| Howie Wier/Rudy’s View Trail | Wendy Youngren | ||
| Woodward Trail | Debbie Woodward |
If you would like to learn more about sponsoring a trail at Silverwood, please contact Director of Philanthropy Esther Tsai at etsai@sandiegobirdalliance.org.
