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which is an annual celebration of the Native American history, held at the San Mateo Camp- ground. It serves to educate people about the life, heritage, and culture of the Acjachemen tribe, who lived where the San Mateo Camp- ground sits now approximately nine thousand years ago. The village of Panhe, as it was called, is where the tribe erected dwellings, cultivated crops and constructed sacred burial grounds. This event offers authentic Native American ac- tivities such as flute playing, dancing, and sto- rytelling. “We want people to feel like guests at an ac-


tual Indian Event. We invite several tribes from around southern California to participate,” says Berg, president of the foundation. The San Onofre Parks Foundation also


hosts many programs for children, including hikes and campouts that are not only fun, but promote their mission. This year, the founda- tion is also offering two lucky San Clemente High school seniors, a $1,000 scholarship in en- vironmental studies, to encourage and reward students for environmental excellence through education and volunteerism. In the years to come, the foundation hopes


not only to maintain the natural richness of our stretch of coast, but to improve it for future gen- erations and asks all of us to do the same. To find out more about the San Onofre Foun-


dation and how you can help preserve our coast, visit their website at www.sanonofreparksfounda- tion.org and www.facebook.com/sanonofrefounda- tion. ❂


A deer crosses the San Mateo Creek behind the railroad trestle. photo by Jorge Salas


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