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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Thanks to all our members who attended the Hootenanny on April 25th, we appreciate all your support and hope you enjoyed the event. There was a tie for the winning Owl name that was selected. The winners are: Lisa Naugler, Judt Leff and Lynda Holeva, congratulations to all thee. The name that was chosen was "Whisper" a tribute to the silent predator.

If you haven't had a chance to see him stop by the Nature Center.

Learn about "Whisper" here!

Upcoming Events

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

Saturday May 16th at 10:00am – Geocaching

Join us for a docent-led tour of the lagoon’s latest recreation: a geocaching circuit that combines adventure and technology in a treasure hunt along the north shore trail. Bring your smart phone and a pencil. Ages 6+

Saturday May 23rd at 10:00am – Avian Behavior

Guest speaker Hillary Hankey of Avian Behavior Conservancy will introduce some remarkable birds of prey – highlighting the power, intelligence, flight agility, and unique adaptions that make each species a master of its environment. Ages 8+

Saturday June 13th at 10:00am – Living with Snakes

Welcome back Bruce Ireland and his gang of snake wranglers for this annual event. The wranglers relocate snakes from residences to more appropriate habitat and educate the public about their habits and behavior. Meet some of their favorite venomous and non-venomous snakes, including recent rescues from the local reptile community. Ages 5+

Saturday June 20th at 10:00am – Summertime in the Wetlands

As summer comes on, join us for a docent-led nature walk to discover dramatic changes in bird populations. Now that most of the migrators from the north have left, this walk will focus on year-round residents and a few migrants up from the south. This is a 90-minute walk appropriate for all ages.

Saturday July 11th at 10:00am – Our Human Journey

Guest speaker and archaeologist Adam Niesley weaves the engaging story of 12,000 years of humanity in San Diego – revealing how scientists' piece together a cohesive understanding of how we have adapted to changing climates, shifting coastlines, disappearing megafauna, and new food resources. Ages 15+

Saturday July 18th at 10:00am – Bird Migration

Join Wildlife Biologist Viviane Marquez for a nature walk to learn about bird migration. Learn about hummingbirds that migrate 500 miles in 24 hours, which birds fly by night and which by day, why most birds fly more quickly in the spring than in the fall, and more! This is a 60- to 90-minute walk appropriate for ages 12+

Special thanks to our Business Members and Mission Partners for their ongoing support of our mission to

preserve, protect and enhance the Lagoon!

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