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Dear Friend,
Rolling into February, our restoration work is well underway, our Miracles education tours are picking up, and we are working hard on other projects like supporting the water infrastructure improvements in the lowlands. Feb. 2nd is World Wetlands Day, and we have a new blog post about the importance of wetlands like Bolsa Chica. Also, don't forget we have free trail maps, so you don't get lost if you plan on taking a romantic sunset stroll for Valentine's Day. Lastly, we would love to continue sharing all things Bolsa Chica with you, so please join our online community on social media today.
Until next time, see you on the trails.
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Celebrating Wetlands Around the World | February 2nd is the annual World Wetlands Day! This year the theme is "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future." What type of wetland is Bolsa Chica? What's so special about wetlands anyway? Find out more in our newest blog post and learn why Bolsa Chica is worth protecting for our common future. | |
Romantic stroll planned with your sweetheart? Be prepared with our free single page trail map! Easy to print in color or black and white, you won't get lost on the 5 miles of public trails at Bolsa Chica. If you are the more digitally inclined, we also have a digital trail map too! Find the link for the digital trail map on our trail map webpage. | |
Follow us on social to keep up to date with all things Bolsa Chica! Join our online community for educational and interesting posts like WildlifeWednesdays, as well as upcoming and current happenings. You will also learn various ways on how to get involved supporting Bolsa Chica. It's an easy way to share your love of Bolsa Chica with your family and friends insuring they fall in love with Bolsa Chica too. So, what are you waiting for? Follow us today! | |
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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AND FREE TOURS | |
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BCLT Stewards Habitat Restoration Volunteering
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Dates
Sunday Feb. 2nd, 9am- 12
Saturday Feb. 15th, 9am-12
Pre-registration and sign up on our website is required. Capped at 50 volunteers for each event.
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Miracles of the Marsh Docent Volunteering
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“Miracles of the Marsh from Wetlands to Wildlife” is our elementary school education program which brings children to the Bolsa Chica. Our docent-led tour focuses on plant life, wildlife, and history. Join our dedicated and fun team as we educate our local 3rd graders to the wonders of Bolsa Chica.
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BCLT Outreach and Free Public Tour
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Dates
Sunday Feb. 9th, 10am-12
Sunday Feb. 16th, 10am- 12
Monthly free guided walking tours of the Bolsa Chica wetlands and mesa. Learn about the history of Bolsa Chica, its wildlife, and plant life with a Bolsa Chica Land Trust docent.
Or, come hang out at our table and help spread the word about the cool and important elements of Bolsa Chica as an Outreach volunteer! Interested in becoming a docent volunteer? Shadow one of our docents to get started.
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Beach Clean Ups
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When: Every Monday at 8:30am from November to March
Where: 20th Street entrance to Huntington City Beach
Who: Everyone! Most of the supplies are provided, but if you want, please bring a reusable bucket or bag, and gloves.
*If you have a group that you want to bring, please email Info@BCLandTrust.org and we can work to accommodate your group.*
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February's Animal of the Month: American Avocet
These beautiful and elegant wading birds are showing their cinnamon breeding color on their heads and necks. Breeding is in spring. After breeding the cinnamon color turns gray. Both parents cooperate in incubating the eggs, and then in fiercely protecting the chicks. Avocets are found mainly in the western part of the USA in marshes, lakes, and along the coast. They winter at Bolsa Chica and other southern California coastal marshes and into southern Mexico. Avocets have long, thin upcurved bills which they sweep gracefully from side to side in mudflats and shallow wetlands to bring up shrimp, crabs, insects, aquatic vegetation, and seeds to eat.
18” long; 31” wingspan; 11 ounces
photo: Les Coombes
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Reminders When You Visit Bolsa Chica
Here are some things to remember during your visit:
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Please stay on the trails. Not only could you disturb nesting birds, but snakes are often not far off the trails.
- Enjoy the flowers, but please do not pick them.
- Do not feed the animals.
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Do not litter. Please pack out your trash, including food scraps.
- No bikes or ebikes.
- No dogs.
- No drones.
- Enjoy being with nature!
- If you see any BCLT Stewards working along the trail, say hi! We are happy to answer any questions.
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Support Bolsa Chica Today! | |
The mission of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust is the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of all of Bolsa Chica and the education of the public to its natural wonders and cultural significance.
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Photo Credits:
Ringed-necked doves-Les Coombes, landscape-Kurt Bayless,trail-Roy Holden, Horned lark family- Peter Bryant, stewards- Bequi Howarth, Miracles docent with kids outreach table- Jeff Rokos, volunteers on beach- Mike McMahan, American Avocets- Les Coombes, landscape-Eileen Rizzacasa
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