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
Saturday, July 12th at 10:00am – Summertime in the Wetlands
As changes in ecosystems play out across the seasons, subtle changes are happening in the lagoon as well. Come for a 90-minute docent-led nature walk to learn about the birds and other species native to this special body of water.
Saturday, July 19th at 10:00am – The Mysterious Oarfish
Why are these deep-sea fish, known in Japanese folklore, washing up on the beaches of California? Guest Speaker Ben Frable, Collection Manager of the Marine Vertebrate Collection at Scripps Institution, explains the phenomenon. Ages 12+
Saturday, August 9th at 10:00am – San Diego Tracking Team
Interested in wildlife tracking? Volunteers of the SDTT learn to recognize animal tracks and other signs to monitor the activity of local wildlife. Longtime member Fred Kramer will discuss the program’s data collection and training programs, plus how to identify some common species. Ages 12+
Saturday, August 16th at 10:00am – Savoring the Season
As summer progresses into Fall, changes large and small play out across the wetland. Come for a 90-minute docent-led nature walk to discover the plants and wildlife native to Batiquitos Lagoon.
Saturday, September 13th at 10:00am – Snakes ... Continued
Welcome back
Bruce Ireland and
Alan Chornack, with a gang of volunteers who relocate snakes from residences to more appropriate habitat. Meet some of their favorite venomous and non-venomous snakes, including recent rescues from the local reptile community. Ages 5+
Saturday September 20th at 10:00am – Life & Death at the Lagoon
Coastal estuaries are the scene of intense daily dramas of survival, featuring a cast of hundreds of species. Much of it is microscopic and underwater. Come for a 90-minute docent-led nature walk to learn about these life and death struggles.
Special thanks to our Business Members for their ongoing support of our mission to preserve, protect and enhance the Lagoon!
Red-Tailed Hawk Sponsors
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