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, September 13th at 10:00am – Snakes ... Continued
Welcome back
Bruce Ireland
and
Allan 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 9:00am – Batiquitos Lagoon Community Volunteer Event
Join us for a trail volunteer event at Batiquitos Lagoon on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Our trail volunteers play a vital role in preserving, protecting, and improving our trail system at Batiquitos Lagoon.
Please mark your calendar for this and other upcoming volunteer opportunities. Remember to wear gloves, closed-toe shoes, and sunscreen. Batiquitos Lagoon will provide all necessary tools for trail maintenance. We will also offer a brief training session for new volunteers on how to use the tools. We look forward to seeing you there! Register by emailing us at:
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.
Saturday October 11th and Sunday, October 12th
Batiquitos Lagoon Annual Kayak Fundraiser & Cleanup Event
The annual lagoon cleanup and fundraiser – a unique opportunity for kayaking on this normally “off-limit” body of water!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Saturday October 18th at 10:00am – The Great Fall Crawl
Stepping into autumn, join us for a 60-minute docent-led nature walk focusing on the spiders and tarantulas that call Batiquitos their home. Wear hats and sunscreen and carry water.
Saturday November 8th at 10:00am – San Diego County’s Indigenous Peoples, Then and Now
A history as told by guest speaker Laurie Gonzalez, Tribal Councilwoman of the Rincon Band of Luiseño
Indians.
Saturday November 15th at 10:00am – The Seasonal Migration
Join us for an easy 90-minute docent-led nature walk welcoming the arrival of the many bird species that migrate from the north for the winter. Bring binoculars or borrow some from the Nature Center.
Special thanks to our Business Members for their ongoing support of our mission to preserve, protect and enhance the Lagoon!
Great Egret Sponsors
Red-Tailed Hawk Sponsors
White-Tailed Kite Sponsors
