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.
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.
Saturday, December 14th at 10:00am - Dolphin Delight
“Dolphin Delight” - Dave Weller, PhD, of NOAA has been studying whales and dolphins for over 40 years. This month he shares the diversity of dolphins in our local waters, with a focus on local bottlenose dolphins from his studies since the 1980s. Ages 15+
Saturday, January 11th at 10:00am - Wetlands in a Time of Change
Christine Whitcraft, PhD, of CSU Long Beach will discuss the importance and functioning of the wetlands of the southern California region, including a framework for monitoring estuarine Marine Protected Areas throughout California which she and her collaborative team are currently developing. Age 15+
Saturday, January 18th at 10:00am – The Winter Migration
Join BLF docent Mike Gollong for a nature walk to learn about the variety of birds who visit our “locals” from November to March of each year. Binoculars are recommended. Bring your own or borrow from the Nature Center. Ages 12+
Saturday, February 8th at 10:00am – Indigenous Herps
Botanist and Herpetologist Vince Scheidt will talk about his work with San Diego County reptiles and amphibians, including what surveys suggest about population increases or decreases of species, and species we might expect to encounter around the lagoon. Ages 15+
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