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, November 16th at 10am - Docent Led Family Walk

Join docent Sue Irey for a family walk celebrating the creepy side of nature. Learn the gruesome tale of what tarantula hawks do to tarantulas and lots more about insects. No cost. Meet at Nature Center at 10am.


Sunday, November 17th at 8:45am - King Tide Event

Help us document the potential future from climate change as it impacts our coastline. Meet at the parking lot at the South Carlsbad State Park just north of La Costa Avenue. We’ll be near the bathrooms and beach. This is an opportunity to see the impact of a king tide – a preview of what climate change will bring. Presenters will answer questions on climate change, sea level rise and habitat impacts (Flyer Below).


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+

King Tide Flyer
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