Kumeyaay Ipai Interpretive Center at Poway

03/22/2026

KIIC welcomed the spring solstice today, a Boy Scout troop and 40 other visitors. The site is abloom with the warm weather.

03/15/2026

INDIANS of the OAKS bit.ly/Melicent Melicent Lee A delightfully written fictional, but historically accurate account of life among the Kumeyaay Indians whose villages were in the mountains, foothills, and valleys of San Diego County among oak groves. In the first of two tales, a white boy is a...

03/12/2026

02/21/2026

Today KIIC welcomed two scout troops and their family members, and 35 members of the public who came to learn more about the Kumeyaay and life in Poway.

Photos courtesy of Docent Diane

01/30/2026

The KIIC docents enjoyed a visit to the Barona Museum.

01/17/2026

The Center welcomed a school group, a Scout group and a docent group from the Penasquitos Ranch House. A companion dog also listened to local
Kumeyaay history.

12/23/2025

KIIC welcomed Scout Troop 663 this Saturday. Bundles of Broom Baccharis were prepared to rethatch an ewaa. Thank you Scouts!

Can you identify these two common native plants?
Sage and prickly pear

10/18/2025

KIIC welcomed a great group of students from Stone Ranch Elementary School today. Docent Kathy led them on a hike up the hill.

09/21/2025

KIIC welcomes volunteers who work on trail maintenance. They prune and care for plants, clean gutters, ensure safe trails for visitors.

08/17/2025

If you see this plant in your yard. Please remove it carefully. It is stinkwort and is invasive. May cause skin irritations.

08/17/2025

When you are in Ramona, look for the wall mural dedicated to the Kumeyaay.