San Diego County GSOB Blitz – Community Survey Event
This is an in-person event
About the Event
San Diego County GSOB Blitz – Community Survey Event
Date:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
Dos Picos County Park
17953 Dos Picos Park Rd.
Ramona, CA 92065
Description:
Join UC Cooperative Extension and local partners for the 2025 Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) Blitz. This volunteer-powered effort is part of a regional initiative to detect and map infestations of the GSOB, a destructive invasive beetle threatening Southern California’s oak woodlands.
Participants will receive training and materials to conduct field surveys and collect data that directly supports land management and conservation efforts. No prior experience is necessary. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
The GSOB Blitz runs June 1–15 at sites across Southern California. The San Diego County event is scheduled for June 3 and is held in collaboration with community stakeholders and UC ANR.
Registration Required:
Register Here
Training:
- Self-paced online course (link provided upon registration)
- Optional live training webinar: May 27, 2025, 1:00–3:00 PM
Contact:
Jan Gonzales
Community Education Supervisor, UC Cooperative Extension
Email: jggonzales@ucanr.edu
Link to flyer: GSOB Blitz Flyer