The canyon is home to two certified organic vegetable farms and several certified organic market gardeners, a 240 acre land trust, various private homesteads and affiliated neighbors. Here in the canyon, the land contours are rich and varied. Open meadow gives way to pine-fir woods and desert chaparral. The climate is arid. Summer daytime temperatures can hover in the 90's or higher for days or weeks, while nights are cool enough to make tomato and pepper growing a challenge.
Frosts can hit any time.