Current Exhibits

 

On April 22, 2006 (Earth Day) our first major exhibit was open to the public. This exhibit, entitled the Luiseno History and Cultural Exhibit, is the result of a collaborative effort between CSU-San Marcos and the San Luis Rey Band of Luiseno Indians. The exhibit includes photographs and displays featuring various aspects of the Luiseno culture, with an emphasis on the critical role that native plants played in the Native American lifestyle.

 

Also on display is a photographic exhibition entitled “Birds of Agua Hedionda Lagoon.” This beautiful display of local wildlife photos features over 20 different species of birds that were photographed at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Some are year-round residents while others visit the Lagoon to eat and rest while on their annual migratory journey. In addition, we also have three species of amphibians native to the area on display: Pacific Tree frogs, Western Toads and Spadefoot Toads.

 

Visitors always enjoy browsing through our extensive California Native Plant Garden and accompanying colorful and informative interpretive signage. (include link here to the native plant page.) In partnership with Greg Rubin, owner of California’s Own Native Landscape Design, the AHLF is proud to host the premiere native plant garden in North San Diego County. Our landscape is comprised of more than 800 native plants featuring over 60 different species. We have extensive interpretive signage in both the front and rear portions of the Center’s grounds. Visitors are welcome to roam through the grounds and learn about the ecology and ethnobotany of California’s native flora.