Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

Preserve - Protect - Enhance

A volunteer driven non-profit dedicated to preserving all elements of the Batiquitos Lagoon, protecting the wildlife and enhancing the trails and habitat for our community and visitors.

tHE FUTURE STARTS WITH US

Coastal Wetlands Are Disappearing At An Alarming Rate

California has lost more than 90% of its historical wetlands and today, many of the remaining wetlands are threatened. Wetlands continue to be drained for agriculture, filled for development, or disturbed by modifications to the watershed such as dams or water diversions. Climate change poses a significant threat, as many wetlands today are dependent on artificial water delivery systems or high groundwater levels and may be impacted by changing climatic conditions. Further, wetlands along the coast face flooding from potential sea level rise. Our beautiful Batiquitos Lagoon faces these threats. A variety of private and public organizations are involved in protecting the remaining wetlands. The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) is the only organization on earth whose sole mission is to preserve, protect and enhance Batiquitos Lagoon.

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Upcoming Events

Note, all events are outdoors, so please dress accordingly. In the case of rain, events will be canceled.

Saturday January 17th at 10:00am – Itch, Pain, or Poison

As large mammals, we walk around our planet without much fear, yet other plants and animals have evolved many defenses to keep them safe from predators. Join us for an easy 90-minute walk to learn the interesting ways wildlife at Batiquitos use to protect themselves from us and other species - everything from itch to pain to venom and poison.

Saturday February 14th at 10:00am – Human/Wolf Coexistence

Guest Speaker Jacob Keeton, Director of Education at the California Wolf Center, will discuss the history of wolf conservation and their role in balancing and revitalizing ecosystems. Ages 10+

Saturday February 21st at 10:00am – The Birds of Winter

Join us for a 90-minute, docent-led walk along the north shore of the Batiquitos for sighting of and education about our winter avian community. Bring binoculars or borrow from the Nature Center.

Saturday March 14th at 10:00am – Adventures on Horseback

Guest speaker Lisa Wood, author of The Land of Fire and Rain, with tales from 5,000 miles on the trail with only a tent, sleeping bag and her beloved mustang. Ages 5+

Saturday March 21st at 10:00am – The Kumeyaay Trail

Come along for strenuous, docent-led walk up a little-known trail. Expect a physical workout with fabulous views, history lesson, and environmental education. Hiking boots and water required.

Special thanks to our Business Members for their ongoing support of our mission to preserve, protect and enhance the Lagoon!

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